Remembering Ravu Balasaraswathi: The First Playback Singer of Telugu Cinema

Ravu Balasaraswathi Devi (Aug 28, 1928 – Oct 15, 2025)​​: Telugu cinema’s first playback singer, passed away at 97. A child prodigy, she captivated audiences from the 1930s to the 1950s with her silken voice in both Tamil and Telugu films. Despite a successful career, she faced penury in her later years after being duped of her wealth.