Soundarya’s only film as a producer won two national awards
Soundarya was one of the most loved actresses in South Indian cinema. She acted alongside almost all the top heroes of her time and gained immense popularity. Unlike many actresses, she stayed away from glamour roles and focused on performance-based characters. This made her the number one actress in the industry. Unfortunately, at the peak of her career, she passed away unexpectedly leaving fans heartbroken.
Many people know Soundarya as a talented actress, but only a few are aware that she also turned into a producer for a special reason. She belonged to a family with a strong film background. Her father, Sathyanarayana Ayyar was a well-known writer and producer in the Kannada film industry. It was through him that she stepped into films.
Initially, Soundarya had no plans to become an actress. However when a young girl was needed for a small role in a film, she was chosen. This marked the beginning of her film career. Over time, she started receiving more offers, eventually leaving her studies to focus entirely on acting. She soon became a leading actress in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.
At the height of her career, Soundarya suffered a personal loss when her father passed away. His sudden death left her deeply saddened. To honor his memory, she decided to produce a film under a new banner named “Sathya Movie Makers.” In 2002, she produced and acted in the Kannada film “Theevu.” Directed by Girish Kasaravalli, the film focused on women’s issues and received critical acclaim. It went on to win two National Awards making it a remarkable achievement in her career.
