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Name
  
Rani Padmini

Died
  
15 October 1986

Years active
  
1981–1987

Cause of death
  

Nationality
  
Indian

Initial release
  
October 23, 2015

Occupation
  
Film actor

Role
  
Actress

Ranipadmini's tight lipped smile

Parent(s)
  
Vishwanathan, Indirakumari

Screenplay
  
Syam Pushkaran, Ravi Shankar

Cast
  
Manju Warrier, Rima Kallingal, Sreenath Bhasi, Sajitha Madathil, Jinu Joseph

Rani padmini


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.

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Ranipadmini's tight lipped smile while wearing red floral dress

She was murdered on 15 October 1986 in her home, along with her mother, by three of her employees.

MYSTERIES BEHIND RANIPADMINI'S MURDER | Cinema facts | Humble media


Personal life

She was born to Vishwanathan and Indirakumari at Anna Nagar, Chennai. She had a brother and a sister.

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.

Tamil

  • Pattam Padhavi (1981)
  • Krodham (1982)
  • Kanavugal Karpanaigal (1982)
  • Villiyanur Matha (1983)
  • Niraparaadhi (1984)
  • References

    Rani Padmini (actress) Wikipedia