This 12th standard student is who K Balachander describes as the new Saritha, a yesteryear star.

Sandhya will never be the typical glamorous heroine but she will be sought after by filmmakers who need actresses who can portray strong characters.

Her first and only Tamil film so far is Kadhal, opposite Bharat. It is the biggest Tamil hit of 2005 so far. As a young schoolgirl madly in love with a workshop mechanic, she was brilliant. She is one of the three heroines in Simbu's Vallavan.