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Characters played by Padmini

Poongavanathamma — Poove Poochooda Vaa (1985)

Poongavanathamma is a lonely grandmother and single mother living in Malligaipanthal. Bitter after being separated from her daughter and granddaughter for seventeen years, she initially rejects Sundari, but gradually rebuilds their bond. Her fulfilled wish to hear Sundari’s doorbell leads her to remove it, before she later fixes it again while hoping for Sundari’s return.

Kunjoonjamma Thomas — Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)

A widowed woman living alone in the village, Kunjoonjamma is grieving the deaths of her husband and only child and is known for her grumpy, depressed manner. When her granddaughter Girly arrives, she initially dislikes her but grows close to her. She later gives Girly sleeping pills in soup so her father can take her to Delhi for an operation, then refixes the doorbell in hope of her return.

Dancer — Thirumal Perumai (1968)

A captivating performer who initially vows to enslave a sage but eventually makes him fall in love with her. Her actions lead to the sage visiting her mother, resulting in a theft accusation that culminates in a divine rescue by Vishnu.

Gowri — Kuzhanthaikkaga (1968)

Gowri is the child's ayah and former caretaker. After the police detain her while investigating the robbers, Jambu takes her away by force so she can care for the child. Though frightened by the men who killed her master, she protects the child, tries to escape with her, and later helps Ramanathan get the child to safety.

Dhanam — Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986)

The compassionate matriarch who balances her husband's strictness by openly showing affection to Kannan. She actively works to heal the emotional rift between Rajasekar and their children, appreciating his kindness despite his lack of academic ambition.

Amudhavalli — Uthama Puthiran (1958)

Amudhavalli is the minister's daughter whom Parthiban saves when her runaway chariot goes out of control. She falls in love with him and helps him evade the palace guards. With Ponnan, she devises a plan to free Parthiban from prison, and she later becomes a ruler of Malarpuri alongside him.

Mohanambal — Thillana Mohanambal (1968)

Mohanambal is a Bharatanatyam dancer who falls in love with Sundaram, a nadaswaram player. Despite her mother Vadivambal's wishes, she performs with Sundaram and refuses the Maharaja's advances. When Sundaram wrongly doubts her, she runs away and attempts to hang herself; he rescues her, and they marry.

Thangam — Deiva Piravi (1960)

Madhavan's wife who initially convinces Ramu to sacrifice his love for Thilagam so Manohar can marry her. Later, she clarifies her innocent sibling-like relationship with Nair and generously gives family jewels to Nandhini to help her start a normal life.

Vellayamma — Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)

Woman from Chayalkudi who vows to marry the man who tames her bull. She marries Vellayathevan and later avenges his death by killing his murderer. Overcome with grief upon finding his body, she dies alongside him.

Parvathi — Rickshawkaran (1971)

Uma's caretaker and central supporting figure. She saves Uma from kidnappers, faces harassment from Kailasam, and reveals the truth about Uma's parentage and her own abusive marriage to Karmegham.

Velliaiyamma — Madurai Veeran (1956)

A beautiful and virtuous court dancer in Madurai whom Veeran admires. She assists him in his undercover mission to infiltrate and capture a gang of robbers. Though desired as a concubine by the corrupt Nayakar, she is in love with Veeran. After his death, she joins him in the heavenly abode.

Parvathi — Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)

The goddess of strength, Parvathi joins the dispute after Narada claims that wealth and knowledge matter more than strength. She blesses the lifelong coward Veeramallan with strength, enabling him to save Selvambigai and become commander-in-chief. She later reconciles with Saraswathi and Lakshmi.

Career Overview

Padmini has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include Dollar, Poove Poochooda Vaa, Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
117
Birth Date
1932-06-12
Birth Place
Thiruvananthapuram, Travancore, British India

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