Saroja Devi passes away at 87: Rajinikanth, Simran and Siddaramaiah condole veteran actress' demise

Saroja Devi, a veteran South actor, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 87. According to reports, the actress passed away from age-related illnesses. Although she had appeared in a few Hindi and Telugu films, her primary work was in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Many celebrities mourned her passing on social media.

Celebrities mourn Saroja Devi's passing

Superstar Rajinikanth tweeted, "The great actress Saroja Devi, who won the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace."

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Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) July 14, 2025

Actress Simran shared on X, "The iconic Saroja Devi amma is no more, but her legacy in Indian cinema will remain eternal. I was blessed to share the screen with her in Once More, a moment of pride that feels even more precious today. My deepest respects and prayers. May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti."

The iconic Saroja Devi amma is no more, but her legacy in Indian cinema will remain eternal. I was blessed to share the screen with her in Once More, a moment of pride that feels even more precious today. My deepest respects and prayers ? May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti ?? pic.twitter.com/gHv86jmh8X

Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) July 14, 2025

Karnataka CM mourns Saroja Devi's demise

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, also took to X to mourn Saroja's demise. He wrote, "The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She gained fame as the goddess of acting, having performed in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema..."

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CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) July 14, 2025

He continued, "The moment one mentions Sarojadevi, her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi come to mind. Her departure, having entertained audiences for decades through tasteful films, is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that Sarojadevi's soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans. - Chief Minister @siddaramaiah."

All about Saroja Devi

The Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa marked the beginning of Saroja Devi's career in 1955. Her first Tamil film, Thirumanam, was released in 1956. Her first Telugu film, Panduranga Mahatyam, which also featured N. T. Rama Rao in the lead role, was released in 1957. M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) had collaborated with the seasoned actress on 26 films. The pair was a smash hit in the Tamil film industry. She made her Hindi debut in 1959, playing a supporting part in Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala's film Paigham.