Director K. Balachander once asked superstar Rajinikanth who his favorite actress was. Without hesitation, Rajinikanth named “Pattapat Jayalakshmi” (Jayalakshmi of Mullum Malarum fame). Sadly, the talented actress died by suicide at the young age of 22. This tragic event shocked the film industry, and the reasons behind her untimely death remain a topic of emotional reflection even today.