Rani Batra | |
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1984–2009 |
Rani Batra (born 8 June 1965) better known by her stage name Pallavi is an Indian actress in Tamil and Kannada films from 1985 to 1993 and continued to pursue her career as a supporting actor. She has acted alongside various lead actors including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ambareesh, Vijayakanth, Prabhu, Karthik, Murali, S. Ve. Shekher, Mohan, Arjun, Mukesh, Suresh Gopi, Pandiarajan and Shankar Nag. She was first introduced in Telugu by A. Kodandarami Reddy in the film, Illalu Priyuralu in 1984. Afterwards, she was introduced in Kannada by T.S.Nagabharana in the film, Nethra Pallavi in 1985 and then she was introduced in Tamil by actor Sivaji Ganesan in his home production, Aruvadai Naal [1] starring his son, Prabhu in 1986.
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1984 | Illalu Priyuralu | Telugu | ||
1985 | Nethra Pallavi | Kannada | ||
1985 | Devarelliddane | Kannada | ||
1985 | Devara Mane | Kannada | ||
1986 | Aruvadai Naal | Nirmala | Tamil | |
1986 | Dharma Devathai | Rekha | Tamil | |
1986 | Thayiye Nanna Devaru | Kannada | ||
1986 | Marjala | Kannada | ||
1986 | Beegara Pandya | Kannada | ||
1987 | Thangachi | Radha | Tamil | |
1987 | Velaikaran | Nisha | Tamil | |
1987 | Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam | Tamil | ||
1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | Geetha | Tamil | |
1988 | Urimai Geetham | Indhu | Tamil | |
1988 | Dhayam Onnu | Tamil | ||
1988 | Paarthal Pasu | Tamil | ||
1988 | Paimara Kappal | Tamil | ||
1988 | En Thamizh En Makkal | Tamil | ||
1988 | Soora Samhaaram | Divya | Tamil | |
1988 | Oorai Therinjukithen | Tamil | ||
1989 | Thangamani Rangamani | Tamil | ||
1989 | Enga Veettu Deivam | Tamil | ||
1989 | Athaimadi Methaiadi | Tamil | ||
1989 | Vizhiyora Kavidhaigal | Tamil | ||
1989 | Mananthal Mahadevan | Tamil | ||
1989 | Anbu Kattalai | Tamil | ||
1990 | Sirayil Sila Raangangal | Tamil | ||
1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | Tamil | ||
1990 | Enakkoru Neethi | Tamil | ||
1990 | Vetri Malai | Tamil | ||
1990 | Erikarai Poonkatre | Tamil | ||
1990 | Superstar | Malayalam | ||
1991 | Nattuvishesham | Malayalam | ||
1991 | Uruvam | Tamil | ||
1991 | Irumbu Pookal | Tamil | ||
1992 | Mahaan | Malayalam | ||
1992 | Suyamariyadhai | Rekha | Tamil | |
1992 | Purushan Enakku Arasan | Tamil | ||
1993 | Vijaya Kranthi | Kannada | ||
1993 | Dhuruva Natchathiram | Tamil | ||
1993 | I Love India | Tamil | ||
1993 | Uzhaippali | Tamil | ||
1993 | Yaadhavam | Malayalam | ||
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Tamil | cameo appearance in song "Sambo Sambo" | |
1996 | Mr. Bechara | Hindi | ||
1997 | Arasiyal | Tamil | ||
1997 | Arunachalam | Tamil | ||
1998 | Golmaal | Tamil | ||
1998 | Natpukkaga | Tamil | ||
2000 | Manu Needhi | Tamil | ||
2000 | Papa The Great | Hindi | ||
2002 | Unnai Ninaithu | Tamil | ||
2001 | Aunty Thumba Thunti | Kannada | ||
2002 | Marma | Kannada | ||
2002 | Maaran | Tamil | ||
2004 | Joke Falls | Kannada | ||
2004 | Joot | Kannada | ||
2004 | Dhanya | Kannada | ||
2004 | Prana | Kannada | ||
2004 | Baa Baaro Rasika | Kannada | ||
2005 | Magic Ajji | Kannada | ||
2005 | Kalavarkey | Malayalam | ||
2005 | Mithayi Mane | Kannada | ||
2006 | Mukhamukhi | Kannada | ||
2006 | Kusthi | Tamil | ||
2008 | Vasool | Tamil | ||
2009 | Vaidehi | Tamil | ||
2009 | Pinchu Manasu | Tamil | ||
Year | Serial Name | Role | Channel |
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1998-1999 | Akshaya | Sumathi | Sun TV |
1998-2001 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswathi | Saraswathi | Raj TV |
2000-2001 | Anandha Bhavan | Lakshmi | Sun TV |
2001-2002 | Soolam | Sun TV | |
2002-2003 | Agal Vilakkugal | Sun TV | |
2004-2007 | My Dear Bhootham | Ganagavalli | Sun TV |
2004-2006 | Manaivi | Girija | Sun TV |
2005-2006 | Kettimelam | Jaya TV | |
2007-2008 | Thirumagal | Kalaignar TV |
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