C. T. Rajakantham

C T Rajakantham was a renowned Indian actress and comedienne who primarily worked in the Tamil film industry. She was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and began her career in theatre before transitionin... Read more

C T Rajakantham was a renowned Indian actress and comedienne who primarily worked in the Tamil film industry. She was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and began her career in theatre before transitioning to films. She made her film debut in Sabapathy in 1941 and became famous for her comic roles, often performing alongside Kali N Rathnam as a popular comedy pair. Rajakantham appeared in numerous films over several decades and later acted in television series. Known for her expressive performances and impeccable comic timing, she played a significant role in bringing women into comedic roles in Tamil cinema. She was the grandmother of singers T L Maharajan and Deepan Chakravarthy. She passed away in 2002 in Chennai. Show less