In the last five years, Gautami has given candid interviews (notably to Behindwoods and Galatta Tamil) discussing her breakup with Kamal Haasan and her life as a single mother. These honest, emotional videos have garnered millions of views.

While her filmography is impressive, Gautami's recent work as a director has added a new layer to her legacy. She directed the feature film Chachi 420 (1997 – Hindi, starring Kamal Haasan) and later turned to literature. She authored The Waste Paper (2021), a semi-autobiographical novel that addresses childhood trauma. Book reading videos and interviews promoting this book are now among her most popular non-film videos.

A specific frame from the movie Nayakan where Gautami gives an intense, silent glare has become a reaction meme on Instagram Reels and Twitter. Search for "Gautami meme template" to find millions of user-generated videos.

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