C. T. Rajakantham (1917–2002) was a Tamil stage and film actress. She was the mother-in-law of playback singer

Tiruchi Loganathan Thiruchi Loganathan (24 July 1924 – 17 November 1989) was a playback singer of the Tamil film industry. He is known for his work in movies such as ''Manthiri Kumari'' (1950) and '' Parasakthi'' (1952). He was married to Rajalakshmi, daughter ...

and grandmother of playback singers and popular music show judges

T. L. Maharajan Tiruchi Loganathan Maharajan is a musician. He is a Tamil classical and Tamil playback singer. He is the eldest son of Tiruchi Loganathan, who is the first playback singer in the Tamil music industry. He is also the grandson of Kalaimaamani C.T ...

and Deepan Chakkravarthy

Early life

Rajakantham was born in Coimbatore in about 1917. Once while staging a play in the city, the members of a drama troupe headed by S. R. Janaki stayed at a house owned by Rajakantham's father. Impressed by her acting skills, Janaki inducted Rajakantham in her troupe. Starting with minor roles, Rajakantham later formed a successful comedy duo with veteran comedian Kali N. Rathnam. Rajakantham made her debut in the 1941 movie '' Sabapathy'' alongside Rathnam.

Filmography

Television

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Vidathu Karuppu as Pechi, 1998 - 1999.

References

* 1917 births 1999 deaths Actresses from Tamil Nadu Indian film actresses Indian stage actresses People from Coimbatore {{India-film-actor-stub