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Veteran Kannada Actress Lalithamma Passes Away at 65, Leaves Entertainment World in Mourning

News18•05-10-2026, 13:36

•Veteran Kannada actress Lalithamma, known for her memorable character roles, passed away at the age of 65.
•She was particularly recognized for her role as Sarai Sharade in Darshan's film 'Suntara Gali'.
•Lalithamma had a long association with Kannada theater for nearly 35 years and starred in popular TV serials like 'Rangoli', 'Mangalya', and 'Mahamayi'.
•Her career spanned stage, television, and film, where she brought realism and a distinctive style to her characters.
•She had been suffering from age-related ailments and a stroke two and a half months prior to her demise.

Veteran Kannada actress Lalithamma passed away at the age of 65 after suffering from age-related ailments.

Film audiences primarily remember Lalithamma for her role as the villain Sarai Sharade in Darshan's film 'Suntara Gali'.

Lalithamma acted in several popular television serials throughout her career, including 'Rangoli', 'Mangalya', and 'Mahamayi'.