Anjali Devi, known as the "Abhinava Seeta" to Telugu audiences, was originally named Anjani Kumari. She was one of the legendary actresses in Telugu cinema. Anjali Devi began her film career with a minor role in "Raja Harishchandra" in 1936. She later played the lead role in "Kasta Jeevi." Her portrayal of Seeta alongside NTR in "Lava Kusa" earned her widespread fame and significantly influenced rural women. Her performances in films like "Suvarna Sundari" , "Anarkali" , "Keelu Gurram" , "Chenchu Lakshmi" , "Srilakshmi Katha" , "Bhakta Prahlada" , "Badi Panthulu" , "Palletoori Pilla" , "Jayabheri" , "Bhishma" and "Bhakta Tukaram" have made her memorable in the hearts of Telugu movie-goers.