Long before modern item numbers dominated the cinematic landscape, South Indian cinema had its own undisputed queen of the dance floor: . Born Santha Kumari on April 16, 1965, she carved out a unique and highly influential niche for herself as one of the most prolific performers in the history of Indian cinema. A Staggering Filmography

If you are looking to relive the magic of Disco Shanthi's electrifying performances, there are many legitimate ways to do so. Thousands of her classic Tamil and Telugu movies—and the iconic dance sequences she starred in—are available to stream on modern platforms.