Padmalatha is an Indian

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who was born in

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, India. She rose to her fame after the song "Kannale Kannale" from the movie ''

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'' topped the charts when the album released. She is best known for songs like "Kaadhale Kaadhale", "Kannale Kannale", "Adiye Azhagae" and "Aadaludan Paadalai Kettu" in

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. Her

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songs include "Pareshanuraaa", "Choosa Choosa", and "Chali Gaali Chuudduu".

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