Climax, directed by Anil, tells the story of a bold starlet of yore who could carry a film on her slender shoulders just by appearing in a song or showing some oomph. No, it’s not the life story of Silk Smitha, and the disclaimer in the beginning says so.
This is the rags-to-riches story of Ponkudi (Sana Khan), a housemaid whose luck changes after she decides to be a screen actress. In time, she virtually rules the South Indian film world under a new name, Supriya.
The film opens with an offbeat film director Vincent Louis (Irshad) searching for a subject for his new project and the producer suggesting he make a film on the girl whom he had launched decades ago and who later committed suicide.
At first Vincent is reluctant to concede to the producer's demand, but after some persuasion he starts narrating her story, which unfolds in flashbacks.
Supriya was called a ‘bold’ heroine for appearing in skimpy clothes and doing titillating roles, but she abhorred the casting couch and remained thoroughly professional until she fell in love with a high flying businessman Ram Kumar (Suresh Krishna).
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