Throwing it back to 1997 when Surya Vamsam had us all crushing on this adorable little one. Fast forward to today and she's all grown up. Can you believe it's been over 20 years?

Surya Vamsam is one of the most successful films in Tamil cinema, written and directed by Vikraman, with R. Sarathkumar and Devayani in the lead roles.

The film's compelling plot caught the attention of producers and directors in Bollywood and the Telugu film industry, leading to remakes in their respective languages within two years of its Tamil release.

Hemalatha, who portrayed Shaktivel Gounder Jr. as a child artist, received praise from both critics and audiences for her performance. Let’s have a look at her then VS now:

However, she has since distanced herself from the entertainment industry, focusing on her family and spending time with her daughter. Hemalatha's last appearance was in the TV serial Mundhanai Mudichu, which aired on Sun TV. Although a popular TV and film actress, she has chosen to keep her acting career on hold, often sharing photos and videos of her family life on social media.

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