Latha Sethupathi
Biography
Latha Sethupathi, also known as M.G.R. Latha, Latha, and Nalini Latha, is an Indian actress born on June 7, 1953. She is recognized for her work as an actress with thirty-nine known credits on The Movie Database. Her career includes roles in South Indian films and various megaserials in Tamil and Telugu. Her work includes the film Anna Nee En Deivam. She entered films at the age of fifteen, drawing attention from the Tamil film industry for her photogenic looks and dancing skills, with encouragement from her aunt, actress Kamala Kotnis. Her first film was Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, released in 1973, which starred and was produced by M. G. Ramachandran. She is from the Sethupathy clan, the Royal family of Ramnad, with her father named Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi and her mother named Leelarani.
Career overview
Latha, also known as M.G.R. Latha, Latha Sethupathy, Nalini Latha, or simply Latha, is an Indian actress who played leading roles in South Indian films from 1973 to 1982. Born on June 7, 1953, she entered the film industry at the age of fifteen, encouraged by her aunt, actress Kamala Kotnis. Her photogenic looks and dancing skills drew attention from the Tamil film industry, and her very first film was Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, which was released in 1973 and starred and was produced by M. G. Ramachandran.
Coming from the Sethupathy clan, the Royal family of Ramnad, her father was Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi and her mother is Leelarani. Throughout her career, Latha Sethupathi built a recognized acting portfolio encompassing numerous known credits. Beyond her early work in cinema, she is also known for her roles in various megaserials in Tamil and Telugu, allowing her to continue her popularity in the entertainment industry. Some of her work includes Anna Nee En Deivam.
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- The Legend (2022)
- Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018) as Dr. Sakuntala
- Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000) as Parvathi Amma
- Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997) as Anjali´s Mother
- Vasuki (1997) as Parvatham
- Chinna Madam (1994)
- Amaran (1992)
- Avasara Police 100 (1990) as Chitra, Raju's girlfriend (in archival footage)
- Deiva Thirumanangal (1981)
- Parvathy (1981) as Parvathy Bhai
- Annapparavai (1980)
- Love In Singapore (1980)
- Neeya? (1979) as Latha
- Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979) as Ponni
- Pancha Bhoothalu (1979)
- Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979) as Vani
- Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978) as The sacred dancer Kayalvizhi
- Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
- Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
- Shankar Salim Simon (1978) as Vasanthi
- Vattathukkul Chathuram (1978) as Anu
- Kurukshetram (1977) as Satyabhama
- Navarathinam (1977) as Manikkam
- Meenava Nanban (1977) as Kamaili
- Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)
- Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
- Magaadu (1976) as Geetha
- Naalai Namadhe (1975)
- Pallandu Vazhga (1975)
- Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975) as Mohana
- Annadammula Anubandham (1975) as Sunitha
- Urimai Kural (1974) as Radha
- Sirithu Vazha Vendum (1974)
- Nippulanti Manishi (1974) as Lakshmi
- Netru Indru Naalai (1974) as as Sumathi, an actress
- Andala Ramudu (1973) as Sita
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
- Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973) as Latha