She entered the industry as a child artiste and went on to become one of the top heroines in not just Telugu but the South film industry.
After a highly successful career, she got married and many thought she had quit acting. But she is back albeit in the roles of a mother and middle-aged wife on screen.
Her comeback has once again sparked gossip in the industry old-timers. They say that this heroine was made effective use of by one producer in particular for his business and political benefits.
Especially during the construction of his studio in Hyderabad, this heroine was used as a tool to secure all the necessary land grant, permits etc from the people concerned. Of course, in her comeback innings now, it will be only her acting that matters.