Rani Padmini (1962 – 15 October 1986) was an Indian actress during the 1980s in

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, Tamil,

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and a few

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films. She entered the film field with ''Sangharsham'' and played notable roles in '' Parankimala'', '' Sharam'', ''

Bandhanam ''Bandhanam'' ( en, Bondage) is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K. Menon. The film stars Shobha, Sukumaran, Sankaradi and Shubha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. B. S ...

'' and '' Kilikonchal''. She was murdered on 15 October 1986 at her home, along with her mother, by three of her employees.

Personal life

She was born to Chaudri and Indirakumari at Anna Nagar, Madras. She was their only child.

Death

On the morning of 15 October 1986, Rani Padmini's driver, Jebaraj, watchman Lakshmi Narasimhan alias Kutty, and cook, Ganeshan attacked her mother Indirakumari and killed her. Hearing her mother's screams, Rani Padmini came to investigate but was overpowered by the men and murdered. The three were, however, arrested and sentenced to life terms. Rani Padmini's murder caused ripples all over

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and

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and it was alleged that the three men were arrested in order to protect a high-profile person who was in close contact with Rani Padmini.

Filmography

Malayalam

* Bheekaran (1988).... Suma * Vamban (1987) *

Karinaagam ''Karinagam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Ratheesh, Anuradha, Balan K. Nair and Bheeman Raghu in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Ratheesh * Anuradha *Bala ...

(1986) * Annoru Raavil (1986) * Idanilangal (1985)..... Subhadra *

Uyarthezhunelpu ''Uyirthezhunnelppu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Hari, Anuradha and Bobby Kottarakkara in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer ...

(1985) * Akkacheede Kunjuvava (1985) *

Akkare ''Akkare'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film directed, written and produced by K. N. Sasidharan. The film stars Bharath Gopi and Madhavi in lead roles, with Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Nedumudi Venu in guest roles. Plot Gopi lives a m ...

(Soorya Rekha) (1984) .... Valsala * Ithaa Innu Muthal (1984) .... Nimmy * Kilikkonchal (1984) * Krishna Guruvaayoorappa (1984)...Sharada * Nishedi (1984) .... Ajitha * Kadamattathachan (1984) .... Bivathu * Amme Naaraayana (1984) .... Naanikutty (Yakshi) * Manasse Ninakku Mangalam (1984) .... Geetha *

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(1984) .... Naseema * Ee Yugam (1983).... Madhavi * Eettappuli (1983) .... Hema *

Naseema ''Naseema'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Sheriff. The film stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Nithya and Ranipadmini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast *Mohanlal as Saithali *Nedumudi Venu as Ravi * N ...

(Thamburu) (1983) .... Naseema *

Iniyenkilum ''Iniyengilum'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. It stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex, Ranipadmini, Seema, and Mammootty. The film features ...

(1983).... Rekha * Bandham (1983) .... Sharmila * Kuyilinethedi (1983) .... Chithra Thampatti *

Himavahini ''Himavahini'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by K. J. Joseph. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar and Adoor Bhasi. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Mamm ...

(1983) ... Sainaba *

Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal ''Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Jeassy and produced by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Sharada, Ratheesh, Bharath Gopi and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by KJ Joy. Cast *Bh ...

(1983) .... Leela * Bheeman (1982) * Sharam (1982) .... Anitha * Vidhichathum Kothichathum (Kasthoori) (1982) .... Usha *

Anuraagakkodathi ''Anuraagakkodathi'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Shankar, Rajkumar, Ambika and Madhavi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Shankar as ...

(1982) .... Mini *

Aakrosham ''Aakrosham'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language action film written, directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Mohanlal and Rajalakshmi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ben Surendar. Cast *Pre ...

(1982) .... Rekha * Aa Divasam (1982) * Marupacha (1982).... Rani * Aasha(1982) .... Neena Cheriyan * Kathayariyathe(1981) .... Usha * Parankimala (1981) * Thushaaram (1981) .... Shobha * Thaaraavu (1981) .... Kaarthu * Thenum Vayambum (1981) .... Aasha * Sangharsham (1981) .... Lekha * ''Vilangum Veenayum''

Tamil

*''Pattam Padhavi'' (1981) *''

Krodham ''Krodham'' () is 1982 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film, directed by A. Jagannathan. The screenplay and story were written by Prem Menon and dialogue written by K. Rangarajan respectively. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars P ...

'' (1982) *''Kaduvulluku Oru Kadidham'' (1982) *''Anu'' (1982) *'' Kanavugal Karpanaigal'' (1982) *'' Pakkathu Veetu Roja'' (1982) *''

Villiyanur Matha ''Villiyanur Matha'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Thankappan. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The movie was dubbed into Malayalam language as ''Lourde Mathavu''. Cast * Baby Anju *Rajkumar Sethupathy *Vinc ...

'' (1983) *''

Niraparaadhi ''Niraparaadhi'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language crime film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by K. Balaji. The film stars Mohan and Madhavi. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Be Abroo'', and was released on 15 August 1984. Plot A ...

'' (1984)

Kannada

* ''Anurakthe'' (1980) * Romanchana – (1987)

Hindi

* ''Prem Sandesh'' (1988).. (Released posthumously)

References

External links

*
Rani Padmini at MSI
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