While Pushpalatha was a devout Christian, AVM Rajan was a dedicated Hindu deeply devoted to Lord Muruga. The couple shared two daughters, one of whom is the renowned Kannada actress Mahalakshmi.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 5 (ANI): Veteran South Indian actress Pushpalatha passed away at the age of 87 in Chennai on February 4, her family said. She died after prolonged illness.