Latha Sethupathi
Biography
Latha, also known as M.G.R. Latha or Latha Sethupathy, is an Indian actress, who played leading roles in South Indian films from 1973 to 1982. She is also known for her roles in various megaserials in Tamil and Telugu and continues to be popular in the industry.
Her photogenic looks and dancing skills attracted attention from the Tamil film industry. She entered films when she was fifteen and was encouraged by her aunt, actress Kamala Kotnis. Her first film was Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973), whose star and producer was M. G. Ramachandran. She is from the Sethupathy clan, the Royal family of Ramnad, and her father was Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi and her mother is Leelarani. Actor Rajkumar Sethupathy is her brother.
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Full filmography
- Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978) as The sacred dancer Kayalvizhi
- Deiva Thirumanangal (1981)
- Andala Ramudu (1973) as Sita
- Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
- Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997) as Anjali´s Mother
- Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018) as Dr. Sakuntala
- Urimai Kural (1974) as Radha
- Neeya? (1979) as Latha
- Avasara Police 100 (1990) as Chitra, Raju's girlfriend (in archival footage)
- Naalai Namadhe (1975)
- Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979) as Ponni
- Kurukshetram (1977) as Satyabhama
- Annapparavai (1980)
- Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979) as Vani
- Pallandu Vazhga (1975)
- Sirithu Vazha Vendum (1974)
- Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973) as Latha
- Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
- The Legend (2022)
- Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000) as Parvathi Amma
- Love In Singapore (1980)
- Shankar Salim Simon (1978) as Vasanthi
- Meenava Nanban (1977) as Kamaili