Rathna is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada film industries.
Personal life
Rathna is the niece of actress G. Varalakshmi.
Film career
Rathna made her debut in Tamil movie Thozhilali (1964) when she was 15 years old. She rose to fame in Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) where she acted as a village girl. A famous song Naan Maanthoppil from that movie remarks her notable role as the second lead heroine.
Filmography
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Tamil
Mahaveera Bheeman (1962) ... Uncredited Role
Thirudathe (1961) ... Uncredited Role
Thozhilali (1964) ... Vijaya - Debut in Tamil
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) ... Santha
Naam Moovar (1966) Sabash Thambi (1967) ... Ratna Idhayakkani (1975) ... Kamala Panam Pathum Seyum (1975) Thennangkeetru (1975)
Kannada
Paropakari (1970) Bhoopathi Ranga (1970) Yaava Janmada Maitri (1972) Thriveni (1972) Subhadra Kalyana (1972) Swamiji (1980)