One of the finest actresses of our country - KPAC Lalitha passed away on Tuesday night, February 22, and her demise has left the Indian film industry in deep shock, especially the Malayalam fraternity. According to reports, Lalitha was unwell for the last few weeks after which she was declared dead yesterday night. Lalitha is a legendary actress who has played a variety of roles with conviction and has managed to keep us glued with her performance. Her demise is an unfortunate loss and we may not see another actor of her stature in the coming years.

Several leading film personalities have extended their heartfelt condolences on Lalitha's demise. Actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran took to his official Twitter page to write, "Rest in peace Lalitha aunty! It was a privilege to have shared the silver screen with you! One of the finest actors I’ve known. 🙏 💔 #KPACLalitha". The fans are also mourning the iconic actress' demise on social media. Galatta Media extends its deepest condolences to KPAC Lalitha's family and prays for the departed soul to rest in peace. In a career spanning over 5 decades, KPAC Lalitha has starred in more than 550 films.

KPAC Lalitha has won 2 National Film Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in movies like Amaram (1990) and Shantham (2000). Lalitha made her acting debut with KS Sethumadhavan's Koottukudumbam. In 1978, she married acclaimed filmmaker Bharathan who died in 1998. KPAC Lalitha is survived by her two children - a son named Sidharth Bharathan and a daughter named Sreekutty.

The Tamil audience will best remember KPAC Lalitha for her performance in Thalapathy Vijay's Kadhalukku Mariyadhai in which she played Shalini's mother. Alaipayuthey, Kireedam, Ullam Ketkume, and Kaatru Veliyidai are the other Tamil films that had KPAC Lalitha in an important role. Lalitha has a dozen films that are ready to release and it includes Vijay Sethupathi's Maamanithan, Mammootty's Bheeshma Parvam, and more.

Rest in peace Lalitha aunty! It was a privilege to have shared the silver screen with you! One of the finest actors I’ve known. 🙏💔#KPACLalitha pic.twitter.com/zAGeRr7rM0

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) February 22, 2022