Actress Rakshita, who won hearts in the early 2000s with her performances in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, is back in the spotlight for a different reason. The actress, who stepped away from full-time acting after her marriage, has now become the centre of attention after a recent video of her surfaced online. This video has gone viral on social media, where viewers expressed amazement at her makeover. Although some people were surprised by her look, others were glad about her making a public appearance after a long time.
Rakshita’s viral video triggers fans’ reaction
The viral video has sparked debates among film buffs, with many reminiscing about Rakshita’s memorable performances opposite leading stars. She made her Tamil debut with Silambarasan in ‘Dum’ and later acted with Vijay in ‘Madhurey’. Even today, songs like ‘Chanakya Chanakya’ from ‘Dum’ and ‘Elantha Pazham’ from ‘Madhurey’ are popular. As the new visuals went viral on the internet, fans took to social media with nostalgic comments remembering her successful stint in South Indian cinema and expressing shock at how much she has changed over the years.
From leading actress to producer and filmmaker
After marrying Kannada filmmaker Prem in 2007, Rakshita slowly shifted her focus. She took a break from acting and later ventured into filmmaking and production, but also made occasional on-screen appearances, including a cameo in ‘Ek Love Ya. She has been active behind the scenes in Kannada cinema for the past few years. Her recent viral video has brought her back into the limelight, and many fans are revisiting her film journey and celebrating the actress who once shared screen space with some of the biggest stars of South India.
