It
was 1991. Thalapathi was
making waves all over Tamil
Nadu. In an TV interview,
Srividya was saying that she
was very proud of acting
with Rajni as his mother.
Like Sujatha, Srividhya also
become Heroine-turned-mother
in Rajni's films. She
concluded the interview by
saying that there would not
any change in the rule of
Rajni - Kamal era in Tamil
Cinema for the next 25
years. After watching her
statement, one of my uncle
commented, "Even M.G.R &
Shivaji couldn't have a
excellent "good bye" from
tamil cinema.. how Rajni &
Kamal could.". But, things
has been changed. Now, we
could say that there will be
some impact of Rajni & Kamal
in Tamil Cinema for the next
30 years, we can sure.
In early 90s, Srividhya
would be in news whenever
she did mother role in Rajni
film. When Rajni was started
his career, Srividhya was a
leading artist. Rajni was
not comfortable in romantics
scenes in Aboorva Raagangal.
K.B had to go for so many
re-takes and only few
portions of the same was
handled during the final
production. Whenever we ask
about Rajni, Srividhya
didn't forget to mention the
same.
Srividhya couldn't forget
the role she played in
Manithan which got good
appreciation among the
audience. By that time,
there was no one to make a
remark by doing sister role.
Rajni himself offerd
Srividhya to play the same. Srividhya
got so many combination
scenes in the film compared
to heroine.
Peronsally i couldn't foget
one of her interview when
the Thalapathi shooting was
on. By that time, any bit
news about Thalapathy was
really treat for the
fans. Media was not like as
today. She was the first
person gave some hint about
the song "Rakkamma
Kaiyathattu" in which she
told that Rajni tried some
unusual steps in the film
which had come very good.
Compare to Rajn's usual
dance movements in Mappillai,
Panakkaran, Dharmadurai &
Athisiyapiravi, it doesn't
have more stuff but it has
come out very well, as told.
It's still a question mark
of why she left Tamil cinema
and settled in Kerala during
her last days. It's really
a lose for tamil cinema
especially we missed one
more personality who was
very close to Rajni's
earlier days.
Let us pray, may her soul
rest in peace.