Actor and musician R. Subbalakshmi, popular for playing the role of grandmother in several films, passed away here on Thursday. She was 87.
She had been admitted to hospital a few days ago following health problems.
A singer and composer, she made a late entry into films with the Prithviraj-starrer Nandanam. She rose to fame with hits such as Kalyanaraman, Rappakal, Thilakkam, CID Moosa, Pandippada, Rani Padmini and many more.