Padmini, queen of Chitor) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film written by C. V. Sridhar and Elangovan, and directed by Ch.

[2][3] The film starred Sivaji Ganesan as Rana Ratan Singh and Vyjayanthimala as the title character.

Production began in 1957–58, but progressed slowly for years due to financial troubles.

[6] Chitor Rani Padmini was released on 9 February 1963,[7][8] delayed from November 1961.

[10] Viewers, however, praised Vyjayanthimala's dancing, despite the fact that the real Padmini was not known to be a dancer.