From the silver screen to television and production, Radhika Sarathkumar has built a decades-long career. As the veteran actress turned 64 on August 21, birthday wishes poured in from fans and industry friends. Among the messages, her husband and actor R. Sarathkumar shared a special note that looked back at the qualities he has admired in her over the years.
Sarathkumar calls Radhika his source of energy and positivity
In his birthday post, Sarathkumar remembered the qualities that stood out about Radhika even before they became a couple. He wrote, “When I think of wishing you on your birthday, I go back to years before we even met – An energetic, positive person with your conspicuous bright smile, spreading energy and laughter around.” He went on to praise her determination and ability to stay strong during difficult times. “Years have passed and you still have that same vigour, strength, determination and ambition. And that attitude that never lets you buckle under pressure,” he added, before wishing her health, wealth and lasting happiness. He signed off the emotional message as “Mama.”
Sarathkumar And Radhika’s love story began before their 2001 marriage
Sarathkumar and Radhika eventually became one of the familiar celebrity couples in Tamil cinema, but their journey to marriage came after both had already built established careers. Radhika had been a prominent actress for years, while Sarathkumar had made his mark as an actor and filmmaker. The couple got married in 2001 and later welcomed their son, Rahul. They’ve been spotted supporting one another at movie premieres and special occasions in recent years, and both continue to work in the entertainment industry while remaining close.
Radhika Sarathkumar’s long journey from cinema to television
Radhika began her acting career with the 1978 Tamil film ‘Kizhakke Pogum Rail’ and went on to work across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi cinema. She appeared in several notable Hindi films, including ‘Naseeb Apna Apna’, ‘Kudrat Ka Kanoon’ and ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’, while Tamil cinema remained a major part of her career. She later made a strong impact on television with popular serials such as ‘Chithi’, ‘Selvi’, ‘Arasi’ and ‘Vani Rani’.
