THIS actress ruled the industry for over 4 decades, wore saree without…., was known for her BOLD roles, her name is…

This actress played a strong role at a time when films were mostly male-centric and women were hired for flashy roles and dance numbers. Read on to know more about her.
Female centric films
During the revolutionary period in the entertainment industry, director had their unique approach towards casting. Two factors were working like magic for South films, one was massy action, and the other the flashy roles by actresses.
Nireeskshana, 1982.
During those times when the director used to hire heroines for flashy roles and dance numbers, there were some actresses who chose strong roles. One such actress is Archana, who made a mark with her film Nireeskshana, released in 1982.
Archana’s powerful role
Archana grabbed people’s attention with her powerful personality, charming looks, and bold performances. She has been in the entertainment industry for over 4 decades and has given several superhit films.
Archana no blouse film
In an interview, Archana opened up about some interesting facts about her film Nireeskshana. She said, “I played the role of a tribal girl in that film. For that role, I acted wearing a sari without a blouse. Many people were surprised to know this at that time.”
Archana about Nireeskshana’s director
Archana further added, “I knew that director Balumahendran’s focus is always on acting. I had faith in him, so I did that role. There is never obscenity in his films. It is a matter of pride for me to work with such a director.”
Nireeskshana’s cast
Balu Mahendran directed Nireekshana, which features Bhanu Chander, Tanikella Bharani, P.L. Narayana, and Allu Ramalingaiah, apart from Archana is a romantic drama that revolves around a young forest officer who falls in love with a tribal woman.
Nireekshana a blockbuster hit
Nireekshana was a blockbuster hit. Apart from the massive box office collection, the film earned praise for its impressive storyline, and the lead actress, Archana, gained appreciation for her performance.