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Veteran Kannada Actress Lalithamma Passes Away at 65; Starred with Darshan in 'Suntaragali'
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:16
Veteran Kannada Actress Lalithamma Passes Away at 65; Starred with Darshan in 'Suntaragali'
- •Veteran Kannada actress Lalithamma, known for her role as Sarayi Sharade in Darshan's film 'Suntaragali', has passed away at 65.
- •Lalithamma suffered a stroke and had been receiving care at the Ammana Madilu Trust ashram in Bengaluru.
- •She had a prolific career spanning 35 years in theater and also acted in films like 'Junglee' and 'Life Ishtene'.
- •Her memorable role in 'Suntaragali' brought her widespread recognition and opened doors to more opportunities in cinema and television.
- •Lalithamma also appeared in several popular serials including 'Rangoli', 'Mangalya', and 'Mahamayi'.
Key Questions Answered
Lalithamma was a veteran Kannada film and theater actress who starred with Darshan in the hit movie Suntaragali. She passed away at the age of 65 after suffering a stroke.
Lalithamma gained major popularity and numerous opportunities after her unforgettable role as Sarayi Sharade in Darshan's film Suntaragali.
In her final days, Lalithamma was living in a wheelchair and receiving necessary treatment and care at the Ammana Madilu Trust ashram in Bengaluru because she had no one to look after her.
