Sridevi: teen

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Sunday, 30 August 2026

Young Sridevi in Tamil and Telugu films

Anyone recognise the look/sari/styling? Any idea which film? Pls help us by commenting below with the correct answers.

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Rajinikanth and Sridevi postcards

Young, teenaged Sridevi was a cutie pie.

The Age of Innocence: Sridevi Age 4 to 19: Child Artist to Icon

Sridevi's journey from shy child-artist to her career-defining performance in Moondram Pirai.

Friday, 24 July 2026

Teenaged Dream: Sridevi in Tamil cinema as a teen dream

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Sridevi's 70s film director passes at age 84! Bharathiraja and Sridevi worked on 3 films!

Just heard the news that Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away earlier today. He was 84. The prolific filmmaker directed Sridevi in three films; two iconic hits and one forgettable flop.

Sridevi was his muse and leading lady in;

1. 16 Vayathinile (1977)

His directorial debut, a landmark rural drama where Sridevi played Mayil alongside Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.

2. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)

A psychological thriller where Sridevi starred opposite Kamal Haasan. It was made into Red Rose with Rajesh Khanna and Poonam Dhiloon reprising the roles of Kamal and Sri.

3. Solva Sawan (1979)

Bharathiraja’s Hindi directorial debut (a remake of 16 Vayathinile), marking Sridevi’s first Bollywood entry. Unfortunately, the third remake flopped. Sridevi never worked with him thereafer.

In an interview with newspapers, soon after Sridevi, tragic, untimely death back in 2018, the director spoke to the papers.

Sridevi had transformed herself from a child artist into a heroine at the age of 13 in Tamil cinema and went on to dominate the country's film industry displaying her outstanding talent, expressed veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, who gave Sridevi one of her earliest breakthrough roles in Tamil cinema with 16 ‘Vayathinile’. When Bharathiraja remade the national award winning movie in Hindi as ‘Solva Sawan’, it had marked Sridevi's entry into Bollywood.

He said, "I can proudly say that I introduced Sridevi to the Hindi film world. When I initially told her about the remake, she was hesitant to act in the Hindi movie but I convinced her. Through her hard work, she rose to rule Bollywood too. She was an extraordinary talent. She had an inherent talent to grasp things fast. She did not study in any college or university but she can speak nine languages.”

He also said, "I had seen Kamal's movie and I know he will become a big actor. I saw Sridevi first time in the shooting of ‘16 Vayathinile’. I was wondering how a young actor like her will match the talents of Kamal. But she has matched him in every scene. I know she will go places.”

He further added, "Many male actors refuse to risky stunts scenes nowadays but she insisted doing it on her own. We had a double ready to go. She refused and did her own stunts in the movie. It shows her commitment.”

Thursday, 4 June 2026

The Sridevi collage: Young teenage Sridevi in Tamil cinema

An icon in the making... teenaged Sridevi. These screengrabs from the film... anyone know?!

If you do - pls comment below so I can update.

Saturday, 9 May 2026

Teenaged Sridevi in a yellow sari: Tamil youngster during her ingenue years

Friday, 3 April 2026

Sridevi: Keeps her hat on! 16-year-old Sridevi

Young teenaged Sridevi in the Telugu film... er... anyone recognise the movie?!

UPDATE: Sridevi from the Telugu film Kaksha back in 1980.

The 1980 Telugu Action Hit That Marked a Director’s Promising Debut

Kaksha (“Revenge”) emerged as a notable commercial success. Released on 28 March 1980, the film was produced by the legendary D. Ramanaidu under the banner of Suresh Productions and directed by V. C. Guhanathan in his Telugu directorial debut. With energetic action sequences, drama, and strong performances, Kaksha resonated well with audiences, earning a solid box-office verdict as a commercial hit.

The story revolves around themes of revenge and personal vendetta, typical of the era’s high-octane action dramas. The narrative follows a protagonist driven by tragedy and injustice, navigating family conflicts, intrigue, and redemption. The film blends intense action with heartfelt emotional arcs, a formula that appealed to Telugu moviegoers of the time.

Music by K. Chakravarthy added to its appeal, complementing the dramatic tone. At the heart of Kaksha was a powerful cast led by veteran star Sobhan Babu in the lead role. Sridevi, then a rising young sensation, played the female lead, bringing her brand of charm and youthful appeal to the screen.

Supporting roles featured talented actors including Jayachitra, Gummadi, Murali Mohan, Kaikala Satyanarayana, and Mohan Babu, among others.

A striking aspect of the film was the significant age difference between its lead pair. Sridevi, was just 16 years old (turning 17 later that year) during the film’s release—already an established actress transitioning from child roles to lead parts. Her co-star Sobhan Babu, born on 14 January 1937, was 43 years old, showcasing the common on-screen pairings of the period where seasoned heroes shared the frame with youthful heroines.

Kaksha stands as a reminder of Telugu cinema’s 1980s dynamism, where action-packed revenge sagas thrived. The full movie is still available on platforms like YouTube via Suresh Productions, offering viewers a chance to revisit this classic hit.