Rani Padmini (actress)

Rani Padmini was a prominent Indian lead actress during the 1980s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She was well noted for her glamorous roles. She entered the film field with Sangharsham and played notable roles in Parankimala, Sangarshanam, Sharam, Bandhanam and Killikonchal.

This article is about the Indian actress. For the legendary queen of Chittor, see Rani Padmini.

Rani Padmini
Died15 October 1986
Cause of deathHomicide
Nationality India
OccupationActress
Years active1981–1986
Parent(s)Chaudri
Indirakumari

She was murdered on 15 October 1986 in 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.[1]

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 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.[2][3]

Filmography

Malayalam

Tamil

Kannada
  • Anurakthe (1980)

References
  1. https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/343727-mangalam-special-death-aniversari-rani-padmini.html
  2. "State Of Tamil Nadu vs Kutty @ Lakshmi Narasimhan on 10 August, 2001". Malayalam Movie Database. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
  3. Narasimhan, T. A; Kolappan, B. (16 August 2014). "A hint of scandal in Madras". The Hindu.
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