Sridevi: The South Years

Arguably one of the greatest actresses in the history of the Hindi film industry, Sridevi set the screensalight for over forty years. Embracing every one of her varied characters, whether in comedy, action,romance, or drama, her performances gave off an energy that made every dialogue and movementof hers unforgettable.Very few people, however, know that it was her extensive work in the South Indian film industrythat made her performances feel effortless. Learning under the tutelage of legendary actors likeM.G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, N.T. Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan and Sivaji Ganesan, as well asworking with future legends like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi, Sridevi was destinedfor greatness. This book looks at her early career as a child artist and leading lady before shebecame a household name in North India. Interspersed with interviews and insights from leadingfilmmakers and journalists who have worked with Sridevi, this book is a glimpse into the makingof India's first female superstar.