
The actress is none other than Vijayasanthi. Her stint as a powerful police officer in the Karthavyam movie changed her movie career forever. She rose to superstar status with that one film. The lady oriented movie changed the perception of the audience over the heroines. Unlike the glamor roles that heroines usually play, Vijaysanthi chose the path of lady-oriented movies and she succeeded in it very well.
Writers paruchuri brothers took inspiration from police officer kiran bedi and added little drama to it to write the story of Karthavyam. The movie showcases how a strict police officer managed to get down the corruptionists that are powerful enough to do anything.
With that movie Vijayasanthi’s career changed for good and she started giving tough competition to her fellow heroes. She won filmfare award, Nandi award and also National film award for her role in the film. Also, the movie which was made on a budget of Rs. 90 lakhs has grossed Rs. 7 crores at the box office.