Right from the early 50s, many actresses have quit movies at the peak of their careers to take care of their married life. However, it’s not the same with the male stars. Many lead actors continue to work with their 60s and the actresses have to leave the spot vacant for younger and unmarried actresses.
This is the same across the regional and national film industry. From Jaya Bachchan to Asin, many actresses chose to leave their careers behind for marital bliss. Here are some of the top actresses of South cinema who bid goodbye to the silver screen when they were at the peak of their career.
Shalini Ajith
Long before she was known as Thala Ajith’s better haif, Shalini was a huge star. The pretty actress acted in lead roles in more than 50 films and she was known as one of the most popular actresses of her time. However, post her wedding with Ajith, she quit movies and kept away from the limelight, leaving her fans disappointed. She now has two young children and is taking care of her family life.
Rambha
Rambha is still considered one of most popular actresses of all times in the Telugu film industry. The actress has acted with almost every top star in Tollywood. When she announced she was quitting movies to marry an NRI, her fans were obviously disappointed. The actress has also kept away from the limelight. Her recent appearances at her friends’ getogether has been welcomed by fans across. Rambha is happily married and is settled abroad.
Jyothika
Jyothika will always be the Queen of hearts! The former star gave some of the most memorable performances in Kollywood and her absence from the screen has definitely left a void. Jyothika married Suriya and quit movies at the peak of her career. She has time and again insisted that it was her choice, however, her fans miss her onscreen. She made a comeback with 36 Vayadhanile and of course, she’s still got it! She is now back on track with huge movies with huge directors which include Bala and Mani Ratnam!
Nadia
Nadiya took almost a decade break post her wedding in the 90s. The gorgeous actress was on top and quit movies to enjoy the marital bliss. Having starred in over 50 movies across South cinema, the actress’ break did leave her fans wanting to see her more on the silver screen. She made a comeback in the late 2000s and is now busy playing character roles in Tollywood and Kollywood. It’s good to see her back onscreen.
Simran
Simran is still a dreamgirl and many of her fans are crazy about her to this day. Simran is undoubtedly on of the biggest stars of all time and her absence has always been felt. Simran has acted with many leading stars and her craze can still be seen on social media as fans go all out expressing how they miss her on the silver screen. Simran has made some appearances on TV and had a guest role in some films. Though she hasn’t completely kept away from movies, her roles have drastically reduced and a lot has changed post her wedding in 2003.
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