She ruled four film industries in the 1980s, but suffered abuse at home: ‘He kicked me when I was pregnant’

Saritha, a celebrated actress of the 1980s known for her powerful performances across multiple Indian film industries like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema, endured years of hidden trauma following her marriage and subsequent divorce. Despite facing severe abuse, she maintained silence to honor a promise to her father-in-law, eventually making a dignified return to cinema.

She ruled four film industries in the 1980s, but suffered abuse at home: ‘He kicked me when I was pregnant’
Saritha, a celebrated actress of the 1980s known for her powerful performances across multiple Indian film industries like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema, endured years of hidden trauma following her marriage and subsequent divorce. Despite facing severe abuse, she maintained silence to honor a promise to her father-in-law, eventually making a dignified return to cinema.