She is one of the most popular senior actresses in Telugu cinema, particularly known for her memorable mother roles.
Although she did not appear in many Telugu films as a heroine during her prime, she became highly popular in her second innings, playing mothers, mothers-in-law and maternal aunts.
She has shared screen space with several of today’s top stars and was once considered a regular choice for high-profile projects.
Known for her beauty and strong screen presence, she continued to receive prominent roles until recently.
However, her presence in Telugu cinema has gradually declined. While a few of her recent films did not perform well, industry talk suggests that her demands may also have become a factor.
According to some industry sources, a few filmmakers were reportedly surprised by the actress’ demands, which they felt were closer to those of a leading heroine.
Her remuneration itself is said to be less of a concern for producers.
However, when character artistes seek facilities and other perks on par with lead actors, filmmakers are generally reluctant to encourage such a precedent.
Some industry observers believe this could be one of the reasons she is currently receiving fewer offers than before.
