Born on December 2, 1960, Silk Smitha faced hardship from a young age. She left an abusive marriage and pursued a film career in Chennai, rising from minor roles to become a star.

On Silk Smitha’s 64th birth anniversary, an announcement glimpse from her biopic, Silk Smitha - Queen of the South, was released. Chandrika Ravi plays the titular character, the siren who ruled ...