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She once ruled the silver screen alongside Bollywood and South Indian cinema’s biggest superstars. Today, despite being away from films for over 14 years, actress Rambha continues to live a life of luxury and influence; her family’s net worth reportedly standing at a staggering Rs 2,000 crore. (News18 Hindi) Rambha, born Vijayalakshmi in Vijayawada, was one of the most prominent actresses of the 1990s. Known for her charisma, comedic timing, and mass appeal, she worked with top actors including Govinda, Salman Khan, Sunil Shetty, Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, and Rajinikanth. Whether in commercial entertainers or musical dramas, her on-screen presence drew packed audiences and thunderous applause across the country. (News18 Hindi) Her journey began in 1992 with the Malayalam film Sargam, a National Award-winning musical drama. Despite being unfamiliar with the Malayalam language, she delivered a striking performance that earned industry-wide attention. That same year, she made her Telugu debut with Aa Okkati Adakku, opposite Rajendra Prasad, a film that not only became a superhit but also gave her the now-iconic screen name “Rambha”. (News18 Hindi) From there, she went on to become one of the most sought-after actresses in Telugu cinema, starring with legends such as Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Krishna, and Jagapathi Babu. In Tamil cinema, she tasted blockbuster success with films like Arunachalam alongside Rajinikanth, and Ullathai Allitha, where the hit song “Alaagiya Laila” became a nationwide sensation. (News18 Hindi) By the mid-1990s, Rambha entered Bollywood with Jallad opposite Mithun Chakraborty. What followed was a string of successful collaborations with some of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars including Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Salman Khan, and Sunil Shetty. Films like Judwaa and Bandhan, both directed by David Dhawan, made the Rambha-Salman pairing immensely popular with audiences across the country. (News18 Hindi) Despite her widespread success in 8 languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada, Rambha chose to step away from the limelight at the peak of her career. In 2011, following the release of her last film, the Malayalam drama The Film Star, she married Canadian-based businessman Indrakumar Pathmanathan. She then relocated to Canada, where she now lives with her family. (News18 Hindi) While no longer active in cinema, Rambha continues to remain in public memory through nostalgic fan pages, television appearances, and social media interactions. Her husband’s business empire, reportedly valued at around Rs 2,000 crore, ensures that the actress-turned-businesswoman enjoys a comfortable and affluent lifestyle. (News18 Hindi) Once the face of blockbuster entertainment across the South and Bollywood, Rambha’s story remains a testament to enduring stardom, graceful withdrawal from fame, and a life beyond reel; equally glamorous, only more personal. (News18 Hindi)
