Padmavati Rao

Acting · Directing · Writing

Padmavati Rao, credited as Akshatha Rao in Kannada films, is an Indian film actress, theatre personality, poet, dancer and translator. She is known for her theatre activities and performances in movies including Ondanondu Kaladalli, Pardes, Padmaavat and Tanhaji.

Filmography

• 2025Nodidavaru Enanthare — Janaki Devi
• 2024Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
• Sweet Kaaram Coffee — Deva
• 2021Maara — Mary / Meenakshi
• 2021The Miniaturist of Junagadh — Sakina
• 2020Raat Akeli Hai — Pramila Singh
• 2020Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior — Rajmata Jijabai
• 2019Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal — Beeyumma
• 2018Padmaavat — Kunwar Baisa
• 201730 Days in September
• 2016Te3n — Nancy Biswas
• 1999Fishers of Men — Director
• 1997Pardes — Narmada
• 1992Cheluvi — Writer
• 1981Geetha — Geetha
• 1979Ondanondu Kaladalli — Savantri