Shanthi Priya, the Bollywood actress who debuted with Akshay Kumar in 'Saugandh' in 1991, is making a comeback to the big screen after a 35-year hiatus. The actress, born in Andhra Pradesh on September 22, 1969, began her acting journey in South Indian cinema. She appeared in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films before entering Bollywood. After her marriage to actor Siddharth Ray in 1999, Shanthi Priya took a break from acting to focus on her family. Her husband tragically passed away in 2004, leaving her a widow at the age of 35.

Now, Shanthi Priya is returning to the silver screen with "Bad Girl," a Tamil film directed by Varsha Bharath. She plays the character Meenakshi in the movie. Shanthi Priya expressed her excitement about returning to the film industry, stating that she felt like she was reborn. She said that returning to the place where her journey began felt like coming back to her mother's house.

Shanthi Priya shared that she got a call from a casting director, who told her about a Tamil project produced by Vetrimaaran and directed by Varsha. She agreed to work with Varsha, appreciating her confidence and vision. The actress was moved by the story's narration and the way Varsha visualized it. Shanthi Priya was also surprised to learn that Varsha only knew her from Instagram and was unaware of her previous work as Nishanthi in South Indian films.

In a conversation, Shanthi Priya mentioned that she doesn't believe in the word "comeback". She is excited to return to Tamil cinema after more than 30 years and is looking forward to portraying diverse characters. Shanthi Priya also revealed that director Varsha asked her to act without makeup for "Bad Girl". Initially hesitant, she eventually agreed and is now proud and confident in her decision.

Shanthi Priya's return to acting has been met with enthusiasm from her fans and the industry. She remains grateful for the support and is committed to her work. She wants to let her work speak for itself and continue to be sincere, punctual, and disciplined.