Rani Padmini Death
Rani passed away on October 15, 1986 in Anna Nagar, Chennai, India. Rani's cause of death was homicide.
When did Rani Padmini die?
October 15, 1986How did Rani Padmini die? What was the cause of death?
HomicideHow old was Rani Padmini when died?
unknownWhere did Rani Padmini die? What was the location of death?
Anna Nagar, Chennai, India
Rani Padmini Birthday and Date of Death
Rani Padmini died on October 15, 1986.
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Date of Death: October 15, 1986
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Rani Padmini - Biography
Rani Padmini was an Indian film actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She was well noted for her glamorous roles. She entered film field with the film 'Sangharsham'. She was murdered on October 15, 1986 in her home, along with her mother, by three of her employees.
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.