Born on July 25, 1946, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Seetha began her acting career as a child artist in the 1950s. She made her debut as a lead actress in the 1964 Tamil film "Vanambikkai." Seetha's early success was marked by her stunning performances in films like "Thangathorne" (1965) and "Aambalaika" (1965). Her on-screen presence, paired with her captivating smile, quickly made her a household name in Tamil cinema.