Actress Meena Sellamuthu shares emotional farewell to Baakiyalakshmi: ‘Everyone said goodbye with tears and tears!’ |
After captivating audiences for over four years, the popular Tamil television serial Baakiyalakshmi is approaching its emotional finale. As the curtains slowly come down on this much-loved show, actress Meena Sellamuthu, who played the memorable role of Selvi, shared a heartfelt farewell that has moved fans and co-stars alike.Taking to Instagram, Meena posted a group photo from the final day of the shoot and penned a touching note reflecting on her six-year journey with the show. “Almost 6 years. Last shooting day of Bagyalakshmi yesterday, 24/07/2025… Everyone said goodbye with tears and tears,” she wrote.In her message, Meena expressed deep gratitude to the entire team behind Baakiyalakshmi, including writer Priya Thambi, who she credited for giving life to her character. She also thanked producer Mr. Ganesh for trusting her with the role, channel head Sanru, and director David, whom she fondly described as a friend more than a conventional director.She extended appreciation to the crew members—cameramen, assistant directors, and production staff, recalling the care and warmth they showed her over the years. “Even if I came late, they would take food for me and serve me,” she shared. Meena also reminisced about the special bond with her co-stars Jeni, Amrutha, Iniya, and Eswari Amma, along with others like Gopi sir, Chezhiyan, Ezhil, and her on-screen son Akash.Premiering in July 2020, Baakiyalakshmi became one of Tamil television’s most successful shows, running for over 1,444 episodes. The serial told the empowering story of Baakiya, a middle-aged homemaker who overcomes personal struggles to rediscover her identity and independence.As Baakiyalakshmi comes to an end, Meena Sellamuthu’s emotional tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the impact the show had on its cast and audience. Her words echo the collective sentiment of viewers who found inspiration and comfort in the story of a woman who chose to reclaim her voice and dignity.
