About Rathna
Lived 1948 – 2022 (aged 73–74). Rathna was an Indian actor and actress.
Rathna (Prasanna Lakshmi) was an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada film industries.
Personal life Rathna was the niece of actress G. Varalakshmi.
Film career Rathna made her debut in Tamil movie Thozhilali (1964) when she was 15 years old. She gained recognition in Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) where she acted as a village girl. A popular duet song Naan Maanthoppil, set in folk melody with MGR in that movie sparked her role as the second lead heroine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rathna?
Indian actress
When was Rathna born?
Rathna was born in 1948.
When did Rathna die?
Rathna died on 19 January 2022.
What was Rathna's occupation?
Rathna was an actor and actress.
What nationality was Rathna?
Rathna was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rathna. https://biography.guide/rathna/
MLA: "Rathna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rathna/.
Chicago: "Rathna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rathna/.
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