Rajalakshmi
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.
Her work Miss Kamala was a revolutionary movie that conveyed a strong woman equality message to society. It made Rajalakshmi the first Tamil feature film director, the first female director in South India, and the second in India after Fatma Begum. In addition to producing and directing the film, she wrote, edited and composed the music for the film.
Rajalakshmi was the first heroine in the South Indian Cinemas to have had a fan club.
Rajalakshmi was awarded the Kalaimamani award in 1964.
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