Years active 1959-present Name Kutty Padmini | Role Movie actress Spouse Prabhu Nepal | |
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Movies Similar People Prabhu Nepal, A P Nagarajan, M S Viswanathan, Kadiri Venkata Reddy, K V Mahadevan | ||
Actress kutty padmini in manam thirumbuthe 05 09 2015 puthuyugam tv
Kutty Padmini is a South Indian movie actress who predominantly works in Kollywood. She was a child star in her debut movie Ambala Anjulam (1959). She has also acted in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi movies.She made her debut in Tamil cinema at the age of 3. She has acted with prominent personalities of Tamil cinema, including Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. She was the first artist from Tamil Nadu to win the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for the movie Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum.
Contents
- Actress kutty padmini in manam thirumbuthe 05 09 2015 puthuyugam tv
- Kutty Padmini Opens Up Nadigar Sangam Vishal
- Personal life and background
- Career
- Supporting roles
- As a producer
- Awards and honours
- Filmography
- References
Kutty Padmini also established herself as supporting actress in movies such as Penmani Aval Kanmani, Aval Appadithan, Avargal, Sakalakala Sammandhi etc.., She made foray into TV serials productions through her Vaishnavi Films Enterprises Limited and produced many finest works of the day including Krishnadasi (2016 TV series), Romapuri Pandian and Ramanujar (TV series).
Kutty Padmini is also the executive member in Nadigar Sangam, one of the directors in Blue Ocean Films and Television Academy, managing director of Kreeda Sports Foundation and Brand owner of Kreeda Cup an initiative by Kreeda Sports foundation to support young athletes. She is the executive member of Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu State Working Committee.
"கமல் எதுக்குமே என்ன கூப்டாதீங்கன்னாரு" Kutty Padmini Opens Up | Nadigar Sangam | Vishal
Personal life and background
Kutty Padmini was born on 5 June 1956 in Madras in an orthodox Iyengar family. Her father Srinivas Chakravarthy was the General Manager of Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer India and also a Film producer and her mother Radha Bai was also a renowned actress of her time. Radha Bai acted in hundreds of Tamil movies including Gentleman, Agni Natchathiram etc ..,Being entered into filmdom at the age of 3 Kutty Padmini was not able to receive proper school education. She spent most of her childhood days in acting and skipped school hours which affected her early education. However she managed herself to get B.A. in Hindi Literature through Hindi Prachar Sabha.
Career
Kutty Padmini entered filmdom at the age of 3. She went on to act in many movies as child artist. However, her notable film role was in the 1965 Tamil film Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum along Jaishankar and Jamuna where she played dual roles. She received National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her performance and she is the first person from Tamil Nadu to have received this award since its inception. This film was subsequently remade in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi and she was felicitated for her role by both Kannada and Andhra state governments. She was also acted in various movies such as Pasamalar, Navarathri, Leta Manasulu, Odayil Ninnu, etc ..,She stunned everyone with her performance in movie Thiruvarutchelvar as a young girl Ponni who answered the King's three questions and also in Thirumal Perumai as young Andal which was widely appreciated.
Supporting roles
Kutty Padmini appeared as supporting actress in many movies like Penmani Aval Kanmani, Aval Appadithan, Avargal etc.., She co-starred with Sarathkumar in Kan Simittum Neram in which he made his debut in Tamil cinema.
As a producer
Kutty Padmini turned from actress to producer in 1983 when she ventured out into TV Serials. She founded her own production house Vaishnave Media Works and produced, directed, written and acted in many blockbuster TV Serials of the day in Tamil, Hindi etc .., As a producer, she played a pivotal role in inspiring a wide range of artists within the Tamil Cinema industry, from musicians to cinematographers and art directors. Among those she influenced is D.Imman, who made his debut in "Krishnadasi."
Awards and honours
Filmography
Producer
-
Sangursh (TV Series) (producer)
2021
Kuruthi Kalam (TV Series) (producer - 13 episodes)
- The True Enem/Karuppu Aadu (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- The Maze/Vyuham (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- The peace treaty/Amaidhi Thoodhu (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Sacrifice/Thyagam (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Indebted/Senjotru Kadan (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- The Saviour/Rakshagan (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- The destiny/Thirupam (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Prey the demon/Asuravadham (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- The trap busted/Suzhchi Inn Vizhchi (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Righteousness tumbled/Dharmam Maraindhadhu (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Ravana/Raavanan (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Fate's play/Vidhi Valiyedhu (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
- Seed of Enemity/Pagayin Vidhai (2021) - (producer - showrunner)
2020
Singa Penne (TV Series) (producer - 15 episodes)
- Hide and Seek (2021) - (producer)
- Maha's Refusal (2021) - (producer)
- The unfulfilled dream (2020) - (producer)
- Maha's love for Arjun (2020) - (producer)
- Arjun, The Saviour (2020) - (producer)
- Unrequited Love (2020) - (producer)
- Arjun's BSF Dream (2020) - (producer)
- Arjun Takes on Rasappa (2020) - (producer)
- Maha's First Day at Work (2020) - (producer)
- Money Matters (2020) - (producer)
- Rasathi Looks for Hope (2020) - (producer)
- The Chase (2020) - (producer)
- Rasappa's Wrath (2020) - (producer)
- Boomerang (2020) - (producer)
- Serendipity (2020) - (producer)
2019
Police Diary 2.0 (TV Series) (producer - 18 episodes)
- Kill the Queer - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Kill the Queer - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Good, Bad, Ugly - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Good, Bad, Ugly - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Rest in Peace - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Night Out - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Night Out - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Game of Death - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Game of Death - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Lust Kills - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Dangerous Pervert - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Dangerous Pervert - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Rest in Peace - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- The case of missing children - Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- The case of missing children - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Payback in Blood: Part 2 (2019) - (producer)
- Payback in Blood: Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
- Lust Kills - Part 1 (2019) - (producer)
2017
Maya Thirrai (TV Series) (producer - 16 episodes)
- NOT the END (2017) - (producer)
- HOW PRIYA DIED (2017) - (producer)
- LOVE at FIRST SIGHT (2017) - (producer)
- KILLER- REVEALED (2017) - (producer)
- RUN for LIFE (2017) - (producer)
- NEXT TARGET (2017) - (producer)
- SUDDEN DEATH (2017) - (producer)
- WHO IS THAARA? (2017) - (producer)
- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH (2017) - (producer)
- PLEASE BELIEVE ME (2017) - (producer)
- AM I SAFE HERE? (2017) - (producer)
- TWIN TERROR (2017) - (producer)
- SOMEONE'S WATCHING (2017) - (producer)
- PLEASE MARRY ME (2017) - (producer)
- I AM IN LOVE (2017) - (producer)
- MISTAKEN IDENTITY (2017) - (producer)
-
Ramanujar (TV Series) (producer - 432 episodes, 2015) (executive producer - 1 episode, 2017)
2016
Krishnadasi (TV Series) (producer - 188 episodes)
- Shravani fuels tension between Aryan and Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya is alive and back in a whole new avatar! (2016) - (producer)
- Shocker: Aryan marries Shravani! (2016) - (producer)
- Shravani plans to kill the Raos! (2016) - (producer)
- A sacred bond broken (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya wins the bid (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya vows to unite Aryan and Shravani (2016) - (producer)
- News of Aradhya's death devastates Kumudini (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya goes against Aryan for Uday (2016) - (producer)
- Bhamini stabs Kumudini! (2016) - (producer)
- Jairaj caught by the police (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan convinces Aradhya to take his help (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya gives in to Shravani's demands (2016) - (producer)
- Jairaj exposes Shravani (2016) - (producer)
- Uday proposes to Aradhya! (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb performs Bhamini's Sharad (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini reveals the truth about Shravani (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya tracks Aryan down! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya reunites with her family (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan becomes Aradhya's slave for a day (2016) - (producer)
- Shocking: Aryan agrees to marry Shravani! (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan is held captive! (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini's 'fiery' threat (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan tries to expose Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya vows to seek vengeance! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya severs all ties with Aryan! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya is alive! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya meets with fatal accident! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya learns the truth about Shravani (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan makes a startling discovery (2016) - (producer)
- Will Aradhya survive the fire? (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan and Aradhya's relationship crumbles (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini recognises Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan comes face-to-face with Aradhya! (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan suspected of infidelity! (2016) - (producer)
- Will Shravani expose Aradhya's act? (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya shoots down Jairaj (2016) - (producer)
- Shocker: Aradhya married to Uday! (2016) - (producer)
- Shravani poisons the Raos! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's attempt to save Aryan! (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb's revelation shocks Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya in serious trouble! (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan irked seeing Uday flirt with Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan brings Aradhya back to Krishnavati (2016) - (producer)
- Shravani stands up for Kumudini (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb beats Kumudini at her own game (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's disguise exposed! (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini conspires with Shravani! (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini is at it again! (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini tricked by Shravani! (2016) - (producer)
- Shravani's false suicide attempt (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya comes to Aryan's rescue! (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan faces the heat! (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan drugged by Shravani! (2016) - (producer)
- Will Aryan join hands with Aradhya? (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan and Aradhya reunite! (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb threatens Kumudini! (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini is arrested! (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb realizes his mistakes (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya foils Kumudini's plan (2016) - (producer)
- Will Shravani's sinister charade be exposed? (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini's plan to defeat Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini stands up for Shravani (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini curses Abhasaheb! (2016) - (producer)
- Shravani fuels Kumudini and Abhasaheb's anger! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya finds the gun used to kill Tulsi! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's plea rejected by Aryan! (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan pinned down by Aradhya! (2016) - (producer)
- Rift between Aradhya and Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya will do anything to save Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Yashwant marries Tulsi (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan stops Abhasaheb from hitting Kumudini (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini's plan to acquire the royal heritage (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan divorces Aradhya! (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb accused of killing Tulsi (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya misbehaves with Tulsi (2016) - (producer)
- Rao house to be auctioned! (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi put behind bars (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini reveals the truth about Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb refuses to accept Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan marries Purva (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan and Aradhya retake their marriage vows (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini gets stabbed (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's open challenge to Purva (2016) - (producer)
- Shashwat donates his blood to save Aradhya's life (2016) - (producer)
- A fatal accident (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya refuses to sign the divorce papers (2016) - (producer)
- Possessed Aradhya stops the 'puja' (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini brings in the police (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya loses control and tries to hang herself (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya walks on fire (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini confronts Shashwat (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's strange behaviour! (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya seals the deal (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb and Purva's plan works (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan comforts Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan's bold decision (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi escapes unhurt (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya turns the tables on Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya fails to convince Gayatri (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya moves into Aryan's room (2016) - (producer)
- Yashwant Chimaji stands up for Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi arrives at Aryan's house with the police (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan and Aradhya victimised (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan locks Aradhya in the store room (2016) - (producer)
- Purva loses hope (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan and Aradhya married behind bars (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini warns Aradhya against Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb is hospitalised (2016) - (producer)
- It's all a drama: Abhasaheb fakes a heart attack (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi's final hope to get to know the truth (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi's investigations continue (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya in a pool of blood (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi's attempt to uncover the truth (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's inspiring idea (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan Turns Saviour of the Day (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini heaves a sigh of relief (2016) - (producer)
- Shankari's story shocks the family (2016) - (producer)
- Shashwat's fatherly advice to Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya refuses to marry Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya is bewildered (2016) - (producer)
- Result of the paternity test (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan decides to accept Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi tells Aradhya about her past (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi reveals Yashwant's truth (2016) - (producer)
- A blast from the past (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi seeks out Yashwant (2016) - (producer)
- Trapped in a cave (2016) - (producer)
- Pavitra arranges Aryan's marriage (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi stops Aradhya's Dance (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb's request (2016) - (producer)
- Pavitra invites Krishnadasi (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb defends Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya gets trapped (2016) - (producer)
- The occasion of Gudi Padwa (2016) - (producer)
- The auction (2016) - (producer)
- Blood ties (2016) - (producer)
- Atonement (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini humiliates Abhasaheb before his subjects (2016) - (producer)
- Abasaheb discovers Kumudni's involvement (2016) - (producer)
- Gayatri's decision (2016) - (producer)
- Devesh's real identity is revealed (2016) - (producer)
- Devesh and Gayatri's marriage (2016) - (producer)
- Devesh rejects Gayatri (2016) - (producer)
- Devesh prepares to marry Gayatri (2016) - (producer)
- Damini suspects Devesh for Gayatri's situation (2016) - (producer)
- The deceptions of Kumudini (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan wants revenge for his sister (2016) - (producer)
- Aabhasaheb is furious at gayatri (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb announces gayatri and devesh's marriage (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya's attempt to rescue Aryan (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya and Aryan are abducted (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan and aradhya are kidnapped (2016) - (producer)
- Aryan gets scared by Aradhya's prank (2016) - (producer)
- The Police Investigate Pradyumna (2016) - (producer)
- Varun and shivani get married (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya helps shivani (2016) - (producer)
- Abha Saheb Becomes Sarpanch (2016) - (producer)
- Result day (2016) - (producer)
- Abhasaheb and Kumudini participate in the election (2016) - (producer)
- Shastri admonishes kumudini and pradyumna (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya is released from captivity (2016) - (producer)
- Shashwat breaks up with Pavitra (2016) - (producer)
- Banwari Conspires to Kidnap Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- The tangled love story (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya and Aryan pledge to take revenge (2016) - (producer)
- The new police inspector of Krishnavati (2016) - (producer)
- Abasaheb insults Tulsi (2016) - (producer)
- The solicitous Tulsi (2016) - (producer)
- A Party at Aryan's Home (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya returns to Krishnavati (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini Gets to See the Rath Yatra (2016) - (producer)
- Mayank Insults Aradhya (2016) - (producer)
- Gaytri is Hospitalized (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya Participates in a College Debate (2016) - (producer)
- Thakur stops the dance class (2016) - (producer)
- Thakur plans his move (2016) - (producer)
- Shashwat's wife taunts Tulsi (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudini's plan successful (2016) - (producer)
- Aradhya visits home (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi dresses up (2016) - (producer)
- Krishndasis agree to bless the wedding (2016) - (producer)
- Tulsi and Kumudini visit the Krishnavati village (2016) - (producer)
- Shravani admits her crime! (2016) - (producer)
- Kumudni Makes A Doctor Lie To Tulsi About Her Health - (producer)
- Kumudni Prepares Herself To Go Back To Krishnavati - (producer)
- Aaradhya Gets Arrested - (producer)
- David And Kumudini's Conspiracy Against Abhasaheb - (producer)
2014
Romapuri Pandian (TV Series) (producer - 539 episodes)
2016
Thenpandi Singam (TV Series) (producer - 150 episodes)
2014
63 Nayanmaargal (TV Series) (producer)
2012
Manam Vittu Pesalam (TV Series) (producer)
2012
Suryaputhri (TV Series) (producer)
2010
Bhaktha Vijayam (TV Series) (producer)
2003
Swathi Muthu (TV Series) (producer)
2003
Cinta Bollywood 1 (TV Series) (producer)
2003
Cinta Bollywood 2 (TV Series) (producer)
Actress
-
Sangursh (TV Series) as
Rukmini (Assistant Collector - Customs)
2020
Singa Penne (TV Series) as
Periyathaa
- The Final Chapter (2021) - Periyathaa
- A Trap (2021) - Periyathaa
- Rasathi Wins the Election (2021) - Periyathaa
- A Friend in Need (2021) - Periyathaa
- A Political Affair (2021) - Periyathaa
- A False Impression (2021) - Periyathaa
- The Game Plan (2021) - Periyathaa
- Election Fever (2021) - Periyathaa
- The Hidden Thief (2021) - Periyathaa
- The Unexpected Happens (2021) - Periyathaa
- Maha's First Day at Work (2020) - Periyathaa
- Money Matters (2020) - Periyathaa
- Rasathi Looks for Hope (2020) - Periyathaa
- The Chase (2020) - Periyathaa
2012
Suryaputhri (TV Series)
2008
Kalasam (TV Series)
1992
Sugamana Sumaigal as
Guest Appearance
1992
Perfect Murder as
Friend
1990
Chatriyan
1989
Sakalakala Sambandhi
1988
Penmani Aval Kanmani
1987
Jallikkattu as
Kutty Amma
1987
Oru Thayin Sabhatham as
Mrs. Ravi
1986
Thazhuvaatha Kaigal
1978
Aval Appadithaan as
Guest Appearance
1977
Raghupati Raghava Rajaram
1977
Avargal as
Gayathri
1976
Seemantha Puthran
1976
Katha Sangama
1970
Vaagdana
1970
Maanavan
1969
Nam Naadu as
Selvy, beti of Muthaiya & Bakiyum
1968
Love in Kerala as
Kala
1968
Thirumal Perumai as
Younger Andal
1967
Naan
1967
Upayamlo Apayam
1967
Thiruvarutselvar
1966
Motor Sundaram Pillai as
Rajee
1966
Navarathri
1966
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Letha Manasulu
1965
Devatha (as Child Artist)
1965
Kuppivala as
Tharabi (as Child Artist)
1965
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
1965
Odeyil Ninnu as
Baby Lakshmi
1965
Satya Harishchandra as
Lohitashva
1964
School Master
1963
Grahasti as
Tunni
1963
Sathyabhama as
Jambavathi
1963
Dil Ek Mandir as
Uma - child
1962
Avana Evan as
Meena; the younger sister of Jamuna
1962
Nenjil or Aalayam
1961
Pasamalar as
Radha as child (as a child artist)
Miscellaneous
2017
Maya Thirrai (TV Series) (creative head - 16 episodes)
- NOT the END (2017) - (creative head)
- HOW PRIYA DIED (2017) - (creative head)
- LOVE at FIRST SIGHT (2017) - (creative head)
- KILLER- REVEALED (2017) - (creative head)
- RUN for LIFE (2017) - (creative head)
- NEXT TARGET (2017) - (creative head)
- SUDDEN DEATH (2017) - (creative head)
- WHO IS THAARA? (2017) - (creative head)
- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH (2017) - (creative head)
- PLEASE BELIEVE ME (2017) - (creative head)
- AM I SAFE HERE? (2017) - (creative head)
- TWIN TERROR (2017) - (creative head)
- SOMEONE'S WATCHING (2017) - (creative head)
- PLEASE MARRY ME (2017) - (creative head)
- I AM IN LOVE (2017) - (creative head)
- MISTAKEN IDENTITY (2017) - (creative head)
2017
Ramanujar (TV Series) (creative director - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.433 (2017) - (creative director)
2014
Romapuri Pandian (TV Series) (creative director - 540 episodes)
2009
Abirami (TV Series) (creative director)
Writer
2019
Police Diary 2.0 (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Rest in Peace - Part 1 (2019)
- Rest in Peace - Part 2 (2019)
-
Kalasam (TV Series) (created by - 234 episodes, 2008 - 2009) (written by - 234 episodes, 2008 - 2009)
References
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