| Rani Padmini | |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Years Active: | 1981–1986 |
| Birth Place: | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Death Cause: | Homicide |
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. [1]
She was born to Chaudri and Indirakumari at Anna Nagar, Madras. She was their only child.[2]
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.[3] [4]