Sowmya, better known by her screen name Soundarya , was a yesteryear superstar. She worked in more than 100 films over 12 years in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema. Soundarya , whose birthdate is subject to varying reports, was a highly acclaimed Indian actress known for her versatile talent that transcended Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema. Sowmya Sathyanarayana, popularly known as Soundarya , was only 32 when she died. Soundarya primarily worked in Telugu films apart from Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam cinema. Hailing from Bengaluru, Karnataka, Soundarya initially aspired to become a doctor but ended up being an actor instead. Though she began her career in Kannada cinema, it was the Telugu film industry that recognised her potential and provided her with the opportunities she deserved.
