Rani Chandra (1949 – 1976), born in

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, was a Malayalam film actress and winner of the Miss Kerala Title.റാണിചന്ദ്ര-നോവിക്കുന്ന ഓര്‍മ്മ
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in 1976. She acted in several landmark films such as '' Nellu'' (Malayalam, 1974), ''

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'' (Tamil, 1976) and ''

Swapnadanam ''Swapnadanam'' ( ml, സ്വപ്നാടനം, en, Journey Through a Dream) is a 1976 black-and-white Malayalam-language film that marks the directorial debut of K. G. George. A marital psychodrama, it rejected all the usual song-dance nu ...

'' (Malayalam, 1976).

Background

She was born to Chandran and Kanthimathi in 1949 at

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, Travancore-Cochin (now

). She had four sisters and a brother. She pursued degree from St Thereses College Ernakulam. She owned a dance troupe. Rani chandra was a notorious Prostitute in Chennai . Actress Chippy is Ranichandra's Brother Shaji's Daughter. She was selected as Miss Kerala in 1972.

Career

Her first film, ''Anjusundarikal'', was widely accepted by the audience. Other major films included ''Ulsavam'', ''Kadarumasam'', '' Nellu'', ''

'', ''Oonjal'', ''Alinganam'', ''Abhinandanam'', ''Sindoooram'', ''Thirumadhuram'', and ''Anuragam''. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for the film ''

''. Rani Chandra played the major role in the very popular Tamil cinema song in the film ''Bhadrakali''.

Death

Rani Chandra, her mother, and three sisters were killed in Indian Airlines Flight 171 crash in 1976. They were on a return flight from Bombay when their plane caught fire and nose dived near the airport, killing everyone on board. They were returning from a Dance performance in the Middle East. Their earlier flight from Bombay to Madras returned to Bombay shortly after takeoff after a snag hit. The aircraft and all passengers were re-boarded onto the flight. The dead included members of her music troupe as well. After her death, the unfinished portion of the movie ''

'' was finished using a double. The movie ends using earlier footage of Rani Chandra.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards: * 1975 - Best Actress - Swapnadanam

Filmography

Malayalam

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(1977) #

Sindooram ''Sindhooram'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sudheer, Vincent and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Jayabharathi *Rani Chandra *Sudheer *Vinc ...

(1976) # Amba Ambika Ambaalika(1976) as Ambika #

Ayalkkaari ''Ayalkkaari'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Jayabharathi, M. G. Soman, Rani Chandra and Vincent. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Jayabharathi ...

(1976) as Sathi # Swapnaadanam (1976) as Sumithra #

Chirikkudukka ''Chirikkudukka'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Baby. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vidhubala, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Bahadoor, Sudheer and Jose Prakash. It is a remake of the 1958 ...

(1976) as Malathi # Anaavaranam (1976) # Mallanum Mathevanum (1976) # Muthu (1976) # Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976) as Radha # Lakshmivijayam (1976) #

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(1976) # Abhinandanam (1976) as Radha # Udyaanalakshmi (1976) # Aalinganam (1976) as Dr. Raji # Malsaram (1975) # Criminals (Kayangal) (1975) # Swarnna Malsyam (1975) # Hello Darling (1975) as Sumithra #

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(1975) as Zainaba #

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(1975) #

Chalanam ''Chalanam'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. R. Pillai and produced by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars KPAC Lalitha, Lakshmi, Mohan Sharma and Radhika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Lakshmi ...

(1975) as Joyamma #

Odakkuzhal ''Odakkuzhal'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. N. Menon and produced by M. P. Navakumar. The film stars Sheela, Jose Prakash, P. J. Antony and Alummoodan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjuna ...

(1975) # Ulsavam (1975) as Leela # Love Marriage (1975) as Viji #

Ullaasayaathra ''Ullaasayaathra'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Ravikumar. The film stars Jayan, Sheela, Lakshmi, Sukumari and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast ...

(1975) # Boy Friend (1975) #

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(1975) #

Swarnnavigraham ''Swarnavigraham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Mohan Gandhiraman. The film stars Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Sreelatha Namboothiri and Raghavan. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast *Jay ...

(1974) #

Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu ''Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Raghavan, Rani Chandra, Roja Ramani and Vincent in the lead roles. The film featured original songs composed by V. Dakshina ...

(1974) as Vijayamma # Naathoon (1974) # Poonthenaruvi (1974) as Vimala #

Devi Kanyaakumaari ''Devi Kanyakumari'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Baby Vinodini, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Kedamangalam Sadanandan. It was released on 30 August 1974. ...

(1974) #

Shaapamoksham ''Shapamoksham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jesey and produced by Cartoonist Thomas. The film stars Jayan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Jayan * ...

(1974) #

Sapthaswarangal ''Sapthaswarangal'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by M. S. Narayanan. The film stars Srividya, Raghavan, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. C ...

(1974) as Mini # Youvanam (1974) as Sharada #

Kaamini ''Kamini'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Subair and produced by H.H. Abdulla Settu and Anwar. The film stars Rani Chandra, Prema, T. R. Omana , Raghavan and T. S. Muthaiah in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. ...

(1974) # Nellu (1974) as Javani #

Soundarya Pooja ''Soundaryapooja'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by B. K. Pottekkad. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Rani Chandra and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast *Madhu *Jayabharathi *Rani Ch ...

(1973) # Swapnam (1973) as Vasumathi #

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(1973) as Hema # Kaattuvithachavan (1973) #

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(1973) as Alice # Kaalachakram (1973) as Geetha. # Ragging (1973) # Pacha Nottukal(1973) as Rosie # Aaraadhika (1973) as Latha #

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(1973) as Kanaikkari # Kaapaalika(1973) as Lillykutti #

Ajnaathavasam ''Ajnaathavasam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjuna ...

(1973) as Kamala # Driksaakshi (1973) as Rajamma # Omana (1972) as Pennamma # Brahmachaari (1972) #

Puthrakameshti ''Puthrakameshti'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast *Madhu Madhu (Sansk ...

(1972) # Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972) # Devi (1972) # Chembarathi (1972) as Savithri # Prathidhwani (1971) #

Vivaaham Swargathil ''Vivaham Swargathil'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. D. Thottan and produced by P. A. Muhammad Kasim. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prema. The film had musical score by M. S. Babur ...

(1970) #

Vivahasammanam ''Vivahasammanam'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. D. Thottan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Kannankutty Nair *S ...

(1970) as Sundari #

Anaachaadhanam ''Anaachadanam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by M. Raju Mathan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Prem Na ...

(1969) #

Anchusundarikal ''Anchu Sundarikal'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Kasim. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Pappukutty Bhagavathar. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. C ...

(1968) #

Pavappettaval ''Pavappettaval'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Sathyan, Kamaladevi, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by B. A. Chidambaranath. It is a remake of the 1941 Telugu film '' ...

(1967) (credited as Miss Kerala)

Tamil

(1976) * Swami Ayyappan (1975) * Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975) *Radha (1973) *Porchilai (1969)

References

External links

* * http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Ranichandra&limit=67
Weblokam : Rani Chandra- A paining memory
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chandra, Rani Actresses from Kochi Kerala State Film Award winners 1976 deaths Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in India Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses 20th-century Indian actresses 1949 births St. Teresa's College alumni