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

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

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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. Sreeni ...

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Kilikonchal ''Kilikkonjal'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. Ashok Kumar and written by George Onakkoor from a story by Kuruvila Kayyalakkal; it was produced by Edappazhinji Velappan. It stars Mohanlal, Pyarelal, Ranipadmini ...

''. 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 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 ''Bheekaran'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Prem. The film stars Rajkumar, Bheeman Raghu, Madhuri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Story An action film ... Beeman and other workers pr ...

(1988).... Suma *

Vamban ''Vamban'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hassan. The film stars Ratheesh, Rohini, Kalaranjini and Anuradha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.This film got in to controversy when the villain misbehaved ...

(1987) * Karinaagam (1986) *

Annoru Raavil ''Annoru Ravil'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by M. R. Joseph. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Ratheesh, Nahas and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as V ...

(1986) *

Idanilangal ''Idanilangal'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by K. Balachander. The film stars Mohanlal, Mammootty, Menaka and Seema. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Mohanlal as Balan ...

(1985)..... Subhadra * Uyarthezhunelpu (1985) *

Akkacheede Kunjuvava ''Akkacheyude Kunjuvava'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan. The film stars Shobhana, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh and Lalu Alex in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast *Ratheesh as Prasanthan *Shobhana *Um ...

(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 ''Itha Innu Muthal'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Reji ( T. S. Suresh Babu), starring Shankar, Sreenath, Maniyanpilla Raju, Ranipadmini, with extended cameos by Mammootty and Mohanlal. The movie . Plot Widowed N ...

(1984) .... Nimmy *

Kilikkonchal ''Kilikkonjal'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. Ashok Kumar and written by George Onakkoor from a story by Kuruvila Kayyalakkal; it was produced by Edappazhinji Velappan. It stars Mohanlal, Pyarelal, Ranipadmini ...

(1984) *

Krishna Guruvaayoorappa ''Krishna Guruvayoorappa'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Menaka, and Unnimary in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoo ...

(1984)...Sharada *

Nishedi ''Nishedhi'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sukumaran, Bheeman Raghu and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast *Sukumaran as Raju *Bheeman Raghu as Vi ...

(1984) .... Ajitha * Kadamattathachan (1984) .... Bivathu *

Amme Naaraayana ''Amme Narayana'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Sukumaran and Baby Shalini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cas ...

(1984) .... Naanikutty (Yakshi) *

Manasse Ninakku Mangalam ''Manasse Ninakku Mangalam'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Lekshmi (Thripurasundari). The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Menaka and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...

(1984) .... Geetha * Athirathram (1984) .... Naseema *

Ee Yugam ''Ee Yugam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Hari and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir as ...

(1983).... Madhavi *

Eettappuli ''Eettappuli'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Shankar, Ambika, Balan K. Nair and Silk Smitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Shankar as Khabeer *Ambika as Padm ...

(1983) .... Hema * Naseema (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 ''Kuyiline Thedi'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Rohini, Master Raghu, Sukumari and Mohanlal in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film was a majo ...

(1983) .... Chithra Thampatti * Himavahini (1983) ... Sainaba * Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) .... Leela *

Bheeman ''Bheeman'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hassan. The film stars Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Sathaar, Balan K. Nair and Bheeman Raghu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Bheeman Raghu *Kaviyoor Ponnamma *Sa ...

(1982) *

(1982) .... Anitha *

Vidhichathum Kothichathum ''Vidhichathum Kothichathum'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by T. S. Mohan. The film stars Vincent, Vijayan, Mammootty, Adoor Bhasi, Jose and Krishnachandran . The film has musical score by Raveendran. Cast *V ...

(Kasthoori) (1982) .... Usha * Anuraagakkodathi (1982) .... Mini * Aakrosham (1982) .... Rekha *

Aa Divasam ''Aa Divasam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by M. Mani and written by Jagathy N. K. Achari from a story by Mani. The film stars Mammootty, Sukumaran, and Jagathy Sreekumar, and also features Mohanlal. The f ...

(1982) *

Marupacha ''Marupacha'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by S. Babu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Swapna and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir as Premachandran, Prem Kumar (doubl ...

(1982).... Rani * Aasha(1982) .... Neena Cheriyan *

Kathayariyathe ''Kathayariyathe'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Srividya, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman and Ranipadmini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Srividya a ...

(1981) .... Usha * Parankimala (1981) *

Thushaaram ''Thushaaram'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, starring Ratheesh, Seema, Rani Padmini and Jose. Lyrics were written by Yusafali and the music score by Shyam. The film, originally was planned with actor Ja ...

(1981) .... Shobha *

Thaaraavu ''Thaaraavu'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by N. Premkumar and N. K. Ramachandran. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Sankaradi and Shubha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Yesudas. Cast ...

(1981) .... Kaarthu *

Thenum Vayambum ''Thenum Vayambum'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Ashok Kumar and written by John Paul, starring Nedumudi Venu, Prem Nazir and Sumalatha, along with Mohanlal and Ranipadmini. The film features music composed by Raveend ...

(1981) .... Aasha * Sangharsham (1981) .... Lekha * ''Vilangum Veenayum''

Tamil

*''Pattam Padhavi'' (1981) *'' Krodham'' (1982) *''Kaduvulluku Oru Kadidham'' (1982) *''Anu'' (1982) *'' Kanavugal Karpanaigal'' (1982) *''

Pakkathu Veetu Roja ''Pakkathu Veettu Roja'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by M. Bhaskar, starring Karthik and Radha. The film was released on 2 September 1982. Plot Cast * Karthik *Radha *Goundamani *Krishna Rao *Janagaraj *S. S ...

'' (1982) *'' Villiyanur Matha'' (1983) *'' Niraparaadhi'' (1984)

Kannada

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

Hindi

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

References

External links

*
Rani Padmini at MSI
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