Silk Smitha Birth anniversary: Biopic on actress announced, Chandrika Ravi to essay the titular role

Actress and dancer Silk Smitha's biopic has been announced and the title role in the film will be essayed by Chandrika Ravi, who appeared in Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Veera Simha Reddy. The first poster of the film was also released by the makers as the title on it read, Chandrika Ravi as Silk Smitha- The Untold Story. Silk predominantly worked in the Tamil and Telugu film industries and was known for her erotic roles onscreen. Chandrika Ravi's first look as Silk SmithaOn the occasion of Silk Smitha's birth anniversary, the biopic on the famed actress was announced. Due to her bold roles onscreen, she earned the title of a sex symbol. Chandrika, who will essay the lead role, was seen flirting with the camera as she aimed to channel her inner Silk Smitha. She sported the classic Silk Smitha hairstyle and even nailed the sensual expressions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chandrika Ravi • ॐ (@chandrikaravi) The yet-untitled film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Interestingly, a few movies based on Silk Smitha’s life have already come out earlier. What new will Chandrika starrer have to offer will be interesting to look forward to.Silk Smitha's life and timesVijayalakshmi Vadlapati popularly known as Silk Smitha started her career. She became one of India's most popular sex symbol of the 1980s and early 1990s, as well as one of the most sought-after erotic actresses in South Indian cinema in the 1980s. Her tragic death was one aspect that fans could not wrap their heads around. After completing a film's shoot. Silm came back to her and the next day was found hanging her home. According to reports, her death remains an unsolved mystery till today.Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi in The Dirty Picture poster | Image: IMDbMost notably, Vidya Balan portrayed Silk Smitha in the 2009 film The Dirty Picture. In 2012, Vidya earned a National Award for Best Actress for her role as Silk in the Milan Luthria directorial.

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Silk Smitha Birth anniversary: Biopic on actress announced, Chandrika Ravi to essay the titular role

Silk Smitha predominantly worked in the Tamil and Telugu film industries and was known for her erotic roles onscreen. A new biopic on her has been announced.

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