Rani Padmini (1962 – 15 October 1986) was an Indian actress during the 1980s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and a few Hindi films. She entered the film field with Sangharsham and played notable roles in Parankimala, Sharam, Bandhanam and Kilikonchal.
Rani Padmini | |
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| Born | 1962 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 15 October 1986 (aged 23–24) |
| Cause of death | Homicide |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–1986 |
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She was murdered on 15 October 1986 at her home, along with her mother, by three of her employees. [1]
Personal life edit
She was born to Chaudri and Indirakumari at Anna Nagar, Madras. She was their only child.[2]
Death edit
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 Tamil Nadu and Kerala 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.[3][4]
Filmography edit
Malayalam edit
- Bheekaran (1988).... Suma
- Vamban (1987)
- Karinaagam (1986)
- Annoru Raavil (1986)
- Idanilangal (1985)..... Subhadra
- Uyarthezhunelpu (1985)
- Akkacheede Kunjuvava (1985)
- Akkare (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
- Athirathram (1984) .... Naseema
- Ee Yugam (1983).... Madhavi
- Eettappuli (1983) .... Hema
- Naseema (Thamburu) (1983) .... Naseema
- Iniyenkilum (1983).... Rekha
- Bandham (1983) .... Sharmila
- Kuyilinethedi (1983) .... Chithra Thampatti
- Himavahini (1983) ... Sainaba
- Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) .... Leela
- Bheeman (1982)
- Sharam (1982) .... Anitha
- Vidhichathum Kothichathum (Kasthoori) (1982) .... Usha
- Anuraagakkodathi (1982) .... Mini
- Aakrosham (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 edit
- Matravai Neril (1980)
- Pattam Padhavi (1981)
- Krodham (1982)
- Kaduvulluku Oru Kadidham (1982)
- Anu (1982)
- Kanavugal Karpanaigal (1982)
- Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)
- Villiyanur Matha (1983)
- Niraparaadhi (1984)
Kannada edit
- Anurakthe (1980)
- Romanchana – (1987)
Hindi edit
- Prem Sandesh (1988).. (Released posthumously)
References edit
- ^ "Double murder at Anna Nagar that shook the film industry". The Hindu.
- ^ "മലയാള സിനിമ കണ്ട ഏറ്റവും വലിയ കൊലപാതകം, സെക്സി ഇമേജില് യുവമനസുകളെ കോരിത്തരിപ്പിച്ച നായികയുടേയും അമ്മയുടേയും ജഡങ്ങള് ആശുപത്രിയില് കൊണ്ടുപോയത് ടാക്സികാറിന്റെ ഡിക്കിയില്; റാണി പദ്മിനിയുടെ ദുരൂഹമരണത്തിന്റെ 33 വര്ഷങ്ങള്".
- ^ "State Of Tamil Nadu vs Kutty @ Lakshmi Narasimhan on 10 August, 2001". Malayalam Movie Database. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ Narasimhan, T. A; Kolappan, B. (16 August 2014). "A hint of scandal in Madras". The Hindu.