She made her debut in the Tamil historical film Mathru Bhoomi in 1939, playing the lead role.

She became well-known after playing the character "Kumudini" in the film Mathru Bhoomi, and adopted that name as her stage name, changing it to T. V.

[1] Her debut performance was at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where the King of Travancore honored her with a gold medal.

[2] While in Madurai, she recorded Carnatic beginner lessons with Nagaswami Bhagavathar for His Master's Voice.

[2] Director H. M. Reddy and ALRM Productions cast her as the lead actress in their film Mathru Bhoomi after obtaining her husband's consent.

"[2] Later, she was cast opposite M. G. Ramachandran in Saaya in 1941, but MGR was replaced by P. U. Chinnappa, and the film was completed but never released.

[2] Kumudini further honed her Carnatic skills with Subbu of Alandur and performed several concerts on All India Radio, earning accolades.