
Acting
Ragini
Born — Died
1937-03-27 — 1976-12-30
Place of birth
Thiruvananthapuram, Travancore
Known for
Acting
Credits
40 titles
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
NRA story of two rival kings, (R. Balasubramaniam, T.E. Krishnamachari); Sivaji Ganesan is the son of the latter. Krishnamachari is under the influence of an ambitious spiritual guru (Nambiar) who manipulates the king for his own ends. The prince works hard to prevent him from achieving his designs. He moves around the kingdom incognito fighting for people's rights. During this time he meets and falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). The rival king's daughter Lalitha is also in love with him. The wily advisor (Veerappa) of the other king tries to work out things in his favor and marry the dancer. After many twists and turns, the villains are exposed and the princess sacrifices her love in favor of the dancer.
Kaveri
1955
Poverty-stricken Santhanam struggles to take care of his visually impaired brother. However, his life takes a turn after he comes across two women from different social backgrounds.
Aayiram Roobai
1964
10.0A princess attempts to win back her kingdom from a powerful shape-shifting sorcerer.
Cobra Girl
1963
5.0Punar 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
1961
No synopsis available yet.
Senthamarai
1962
NRPrithvirajan 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
1962
Film credits
1970s · 9 titles
7.0Sarada, 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
1971
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Ernakulam Junction
1971
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
1971
8.0Sabarimala Sree Dharmashastha is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair
Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha
1970
7.0Kunjenachan, a man in his early seventies who lives in rural Kerala, worries about his family and their selfish interests.
Aranazhika Neram
1970
9.0Based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin.
Aromalunni
1972
Written & Directed by K. Balachander. Comedy Drama.
Navagraham
1970
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Lakshyam
1972
10.0Othenente 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
1970
1960s · 16 titles
Poverty-stricken Santhanam struggles to take care of his visually impaired brother. However, his life takes a turn after he comes across two women from different social backgrounds.
Aayiram Roobai
1964
10.0A princess attempts to win back her kingdom from a powerful shape-shifting sorcerer.
Cobra Girl
1963
5.0Punar 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
1961
No synopsis available yet.
Senthamarai
1962
NRPrithvirajan 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
1962
5.5The 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
1963
9.0Bharya is a 1962 Malayalam language film starring Sathyan and Ragini in the lead roles. It was directed by Kunchacko based on a novel with the same title by Kanam EJ. The novel was based on the controversial Thiruvalla Ammalu murder case.
Bharya
1962
NRA Tamil version of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
Naan Vanangum Deivam
1963
7.01962 Indian Tamil-language film
Vikramaadhithan
1962
7.0King Rajasekhara, the king of Pandalam, finds a child on the banks of River Pampa during one of his hunting expeditions. A saint who appears there advises the king to adopt this child name him as Manikantan
Sabarimala Sree Ayyappan
1961
8.5In 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
1963
9.07th 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
1960
NRThe 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
1962
8.0A 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
1965
1962 Kannada film
Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi
1962
8.0Malayalam movie directed by Kunchako, starring Kottayam Chellappan, Prem Nazir.
Unniyarcha
1961
1950s · 15 titles
NRA story of two rival kings, (R. Balasubramaniam, T.E. Krishnamachari); Sivaji Ganesan is the son of the latter. Krishnamachari is under the influence of an ambitious spiritual guru (Nambiar) who manipulates the king for his own ends. The prince works hard to prevent him from achieving his designs. He moves around the kingdom incognito fighting for people's rights. During this time he meets and falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). The rival king's daughter Lalitha is also in love with him. The wily advisor (Veerappa) of the other king tries to work out things in his favor and marry the dancer. After many twists and turns, the villains are exposed and the princess sacrifices her love in favor of the dancer.
Kaveri
1955
A man, who goes from rags to riches, forgets his humble past. However, his daughter's loyalty towards her poor and sick husband proves an eye-opener for him.
Devaki
1951
7.0A remake of the director's own Tamil film Mallika (1957).
Payal
1957
9.0Chandran, 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
1958
A small time criminal turns over a new leaf with the help of a bishop and starts leading a new life with a changed identity. When Inspector Javert finds out about this, he tries to expose him.
Ezhai Padum Paadu
1950
7.0Film starring Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala and Padmini
Amar Deep
1958
Rajan loses his luggage in the train and ends up as a driver in Dharmalingam's family. He falls in love with Gomathy, the eldest daughter of Mullaivaasal Zamindar, his family's arch-rival.
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
1955
7.5Shammi Kapoor stars as a criminal who exchanges identity with a dead man in order to start over.
Mujrim
1958
9.0After completing their studies, best friends Chandru and Shankar return to their village and get shocked to learn about the prevalence of the dowry system. Soon, they raise their voices against it.
Koteeswaran
1955
7.0The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrates the story which goes back 14 years behind. Karunakaran (S. V. Subbaiah) and Vasudevan (Master Baji) are brothers whose parents had died. They are very much loving and close to each other but Vasudevan longs for mother's love.
Mangayar Thilakam
1955
7.0Intelligent revenge story by two friends on greedy money lender.
Santosham
1955
A man who disguises himself as a bandit, rescues a girl from a few kidnappers. Soon, they fall in love with each other and he reveals his true identity to her.
Thaskaraveeran
1957
NRChitragathan, a young prince, is determined to prove the maxims at a debating society wrong. He undergoes various adventures that makes him realise how much truth these principles hold.
Thookku Thookki
1954
7.0A rich industrialist, Prabhu runs a factory along with his son Ravi. However, Vikraman, Prabhu's crooked nephew tries to manipulate Prabhu's wealth and defames his family.
Ponkathir
1953
8.0Thampi and Menon decide to strengthen their relations. Thampi decides to marry Madanika and Menon decides to marry Prasanna. Ayyappan is shocked by the marriage plan attempts suicide. Prasanna sympathises with the desperate lover and marries Ayyappan against the wishes of her brother.
Prasanna
1950
