Ragini
Acting
Biography
Ragini (27 March 1937 – 30 December 1976) was an Indian danseuse and actress. She was the youngest of the famed Travancore Sisters; Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini. She started her acting career in the mid-1950s along with her sister Padmini and has acted in movies of different Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. She also starred opposite Shammi Kapoor in film Mujrim (1958). The era of dance in Hindi cinema is considered to have begun with the entrance of Ragini and other South Indian actresses. Ragini died of breast cancer in 1976. She had acted in many dramas also.
Known For
A scientist renowned for creating a potion that makes him invisible is framed for the murder of his prospective father-in-law.
Aadhi Raat Ke Baad
7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king
Parthiban Kanavu
The owners of a circus set out to capture King Kong. They arrive by boat at Kong Island, only to discover that there is another monster living there. Complications ensue.
Shikari
Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by installing his statue at the palace hall entrance for the bridegroom ceremony.
Rani Samyuktha
Written & Directed by K. Balachander. Comedy Drama.
Navagraham
Based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin.
Aromalunni
Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini and P. Kannamba in lead roles. The film, produced by N. S. Diraviyam under Vijaya Films banner, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and was released on 21 April 1961.
Punar Janmam
Kunjenachan, a man in his early seventies who lives in rural Kerala, worries about his family and their selfish interests.
Aranazhika Neram
Shammi Kapoor stars as a criminal who exchanges identity with a dead man in order to start over.
Mujrim
Film starring Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala and Padmini
The Eternal Lamp
In search of love, a millionaire leaves his palatial home and roams the town disguised as a tramp. He meets and falls in love with a gypsy girl.
Ye Dil Kisko Doon
The story begins during the tyrannical regime of Jayanthan Namboodiri (Thikkkurissi Sukumaran Nair), the 'Dalawa' of Travancore. The country was plagued by corruption and mismanagement at all levels. Veluthampi (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair) who was in royal service succeeded in exposing the tyranny of Jayanthan Namboodiri and rose to the position of Dalawa. Jayanthan Namboodiri’s ears were cut as punishment and he was banished from Travancore.
Veluthampi Dalawa
A CID officer disguises himself as a music teacher to rescue a kidnapped film star from a school and, in the process, save the country.
Lankadahanam
A remake of the director's own Tamil film Mallika (1957).
Payal
Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thankam's father, Paithal Nair. When they are unable to repay, Paithal Nair takes away their animals.
Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
Sarada, a little girl, becomes an orphan as her mother passes away owing to an illness. Her stepmother treats her very badly and she does not know what to do.
Poompatta
Intelligent revenge story by two friends on greedy money lender.
Santosham
1962 Kannada film
Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi
Othenente Makan is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ragini, Sathyan, Sheela and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan
Othenante makan
1962 Indian Tamil-language film