T. P. Rajalakshmi

T. P. Rajalakshmi is an actor, director and writer in Tamil and Hindi cinema, credited on Ithaya Geetham (1950).

Thiruvaiyaru Panchapakesa Rajalakshmi (11 November 1911 – 1964), popularly known as "Cinema Rani TPR", was an Indian actress, filmmaker, singer, producer & social reformist. She is the first Tamil and Telugu film heroine, the first South Indian female director, screenplay writer, singer, music director and producer. She supported the Dravidian movement and was closely associated with Dravidian leaders.

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