Who is the greatest Tamil actress(Before 80's)?

**lotus_303** · 14th December 2006, 01:38 AM

You are right Deva, Sarojadevi is the best actress, her acting always super natural never go to over acting
and she is the only actress got padmabhosan award in Soth india
She is the greatest actress

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**kalnayak** · 14th December 2006, 11:01 AM

Savithri for her Kaikodutha Deivam, Missiamma, Paasamalar and Mayabazaar.

**Badri** · 14th December 2006, 11:17 AM

Sabaash, Joe, sariyaana topic!

As an actress, one has to admire Savithri's versatility, and sheer screen presence, leave alone her beauty. Her performances in Missiamma and Paasamalar and the oh-so-cheeky role in Mayabazaar definitely leave us floored.

At the same time, can one leave out Padmini? Vizhiyaley vidai koorum paavai allava?

But, Roshan's timely intervention brought Lakshmi on to the stage (here). She is an enigma, her acting doesn't stand out but that is not because of a lack of talent, rather the talent in easily blending into the scene and not standing out. To me, her natural acting is reminiscient in many ways of Kamal's style.

These three really get my vote!

**Raghu** · 14th December 2006, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Roshan

My ultimate choice is none other than 'Lakshmi' - who is 'surprisingly' not in the list. A great actress till date who can perform any role - which have mostly been realistic, contrary to the 'dramatic' performances of many listed above. Lakshmi has a rare combination of beauty, talent and strong personality - which most of the actresses lack till todate.

Joe,

It is an insult if you had not included such a talented actress, when you have included even Vaanishree there in your list. It is quite surprising too. Please do amend your list

yep,

I fully agree with Roshan!

**TamilMoon** · 14th December 2006, 09:37 PM

JJ

**RVG** · 18th December 2006, 07:08 AM

My vote is for Savithri since she's the one who can match Shivaji's acting. And that's why she's also called Nadigayar Thilagam.

**fakedevi** · 20th December 2006, 07:39 PM

my vote is for Great actress Sarojadevi, since she is the only actress from south india got very highly national award like Padmabushan.
her best performance in many films un countable not only in tamil all south indian language
Here are some

Palum Palamum
Aadiperukku
Kulavelakku
Thamareinenjam
Kittor rani chinnama (kannada) she got national award
Bakiyavantheru (kannada)

Long live Sarojadevi

**Shakthiprabha.** · 20th December 2006, 07:55 PM

Saroja devi..

She knows when to act kiddish, when to act matured, when to bat her eye lashes, when to feel shy, when to be majestic.. when to talk, when not to talk, HOW NOT TO OVERACT...

she is better than most actresses of those days

THAAMARAI NENJAM
KALYAANA PARISU
ANBE VAA
PAALUM PAZHAMUM
AADI PERUKKU
KAIKODUTHA DEIVAM

etc are FEW of her movies which shows some of her greatest performances.

**selvakumar** · 20th December 2006, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Shakthiprabha

Saroja devi..

She knows when to act kiddish, when to act matured, when to bat her eye lashes, when to feel shy, when to be majestic.. when to talk, when not to talk, HOW NOT TO OVERACT...

SP akka,

I hope you are not indirectly initiating a FIGHT Here !