Rani Padmini (actress)

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.

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 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.

Malayalam

 * 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

 * 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

 * Anurakthe (1980)
 * Romanchana – (1987)

Hindi

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