Rani Padmini is a 2015 Indian Malayalam - language film that is directed by Ashiq Abu and written by Syam Pushkaran. This is an adventure film that stars Manju Warrier, Rima Kallingal, Jinu Joseph, Sajitha Madathil, Dileesh Pothan and Sreenath Bhasi. The film follows the life of Padmini, a traditional married woman who goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri. On the other hand, Rani is a tomboy brought up in North India who is running away from a wanted criminal Raja. The two women meet on a bus to Shimla and move on their memorable journey.