Ramya Krishnan
Ramya Krishnan (born September 15, 1970) is an acclaimed Indian actress who has appeared in over 260 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she is the niece of veteran Tamil actor and political commentator Cho Ramaswamy. A trained Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Western dancer, she began her acting career at the young age of 14, making her debut with the Tamil film *Vellai Manasu* (1985). Although she initially faced a string of box-office failures, she persevered through supporting roles in the late 1980s before finding her true footing in the industry. Krishnan achieved her major breakthrough in Telugu cinema with K. Viswanath's *Sutradharulu* (1989). She soon emerged as a leading commercial star in Tollywood during the 1990s, collaborating frequently with director K. Raghavendra Rao on massive hits like *Alludugaru* (1990), *Allari Mogudu* (1992), and the devotional blockbuster *Annamayya* (1997). She also made a successful foray into Bollywood, appearing in Yash Chopra's *Parampara* (1993), Subhash Ghai's *Khalnayak* (1993), and the hit comedy *Bade Miyan Chote Miyan* (1998). In 1999, she delivered a career-defining performance as the fiercely arrogant antagonist Neelambari opposite Rajinikanth in the Tamil blockbuster *Padayappa*. Her commanding portrayal eclipsed conventional heroine tropes, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and firmly cementing her as a powerhouse performer. Throughout the 2000s, Krishnan demonstrated remarkable versatility. She became highly sought after for powerful "goddess" roles in devotional blockbusters like *Ammoru* (1995) and *Rajakali Amman* (2000), while seamlessly executing brilliant comedic timing alongside Kamal Haasan in *Panchatanthiram* (2002). After transitioning to pivotal supporting and character roles, she achieved unprecedented global fame portraying the formidable Rajamata Sivagami Devi in S. S. Rajamouli's epic *Baahubali: The Beginning* (2015) and *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion* (2017). Her fierce, authoritative performance became one of the most iconic characters in Indian cinema history, winning her the Filmfare and Nandi Awards for Best Supporting Actress. In the streaming space, she garnered immense critical acclaim for her portrayal of a politician inspired by J. Jayalalithaa in the web series *Queen* (2019). Continuing her prolific run in mainstream cinema, she delivered notable performances in the acclaimed Tamil film *Super Deluxe* (2019), the Telugu drama *Republic* (2021), and the pan-Indian film *Liger* (2022). In 2023, she notably reunited with Rajinikanth in the massive action blockbuster *Jailer*. Her recent filmography includes Trivikram's *Guntur Kaaram* (2024) and *Purushothamudu* (2024). Her robust upcoming slate extending through 2025 and 2026 includes Gopichand Malineni's Hindi action film *Jaat* (2025), the highly anticipated sequel *Jailer 2* (2026), and the Tamil sports comedy *Gatta Kusthi 2* (2026). Additionally, she expanded into reality television by hosting *Second Love* (2026) on JioHotstar. With a career spanning four decades, Ramya Krishnan remains a formidable and enduring icon of Indian cinema.
Republic
("Vishakha" Vani)
Mahathma
(Nancy)
Love Story 1999
(Raaji)
Romantic
(ACP Ramya Gowariker)
Kunguma Kodu
Devadas
(Chandrika)
Padayappa
(Neelambari)
Per Sollum Pillai
Captain Prabhakaran
(Poonkodi)
Panchatanthiram
('Maggie' Maragathavalli)
Annamayya
(Timakka)
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
(Uma)
Vellai Manasu
Bhama Kalapam
(Kavitha)
Guntur Kaaram
(Vasundhara)
Alludaa Majakaa
(Pappi)
Raja Enga Raja
(Lakshmi)
Pattali
(Kannamma)
Vaanchinathan
(Nandhini)
Narasimha
Paarai
Kaadhal Oyvathillai
Varam
Chaahat
(Reshma Narang)
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
(Doctor)
Ore Kadal
(Bela)
Maa Alludu Very Good
(Prabhavati)
Yamudiki Mogudu
(Yama's wife Ayyo)
Banarasi Babu
(Madhubala Chaubey)
Jailer
(Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian)
Neelambari
Julie Ganapathi
(Vijaya)
Maanikya
(Lavanya)
Bāhubali: The Beginning
(Sivagami)
Devullu
(Goddess Durga / Bhramarambika)
Gadibidi Ganda
(Mohana)
Jallikkattu
Budget Padmanabham
Aarumugam
(Malini Devi)
Padikkadavan
(Manju)
Thambi Thanga Kambi
Baba
(Neelambari (Special Appearance))
Kuthu
(Cameo)
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Chandra
(Special Appearance)
Ekangi
Iddaru Mitrulu
Mugguru Monagallu
Chakravarthy
(Lakshmi)
Muddula Priyudu
Dharma Chakram
(Sandhya)
Chinnabbaayi
Chirunavvula Varamistava
Tiger Harischandra Prasad
Vamsanikokkadu
Ammoru
(Goddess Ammoru)
Chandralekha
Sigaram
(Aparna)
Onnaman
(District Collector Kamala)
Anuragi
(Annie)
Aryan
(Nirmala/Nimmi)
Orkkapurathu
(Sherin)
Bangaru Bullodu
(Rani)
Dhool Parakuthu
Ravi Bopanna
Oke Maata
Aavide Shyamala
(Shyamala)
Aambala
(Periya Ponnu)
Anbe Anbe
Vaaname Ellai
(Subathra)
Rhythm
Kouravudu
(Sasi)
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
(Rajyalakshmi)
Allari Premikudu
Raktha Kanneeru
Naa Alludu
(Bhanumati Devi)
Wajood
(Shalini / Sofia / Amina Twins Triple Role)
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
(Sivagami)
Rangamarthanda
(Raju Garu)
Manyanmar
(Radhika)
Budget Padmanabhan
(Ramya)
Soggade Chinni Nayana
(Satyabhama)
Asathal
Aadupuliyattam
(Matangi)
Appavum Veenjum
(Merlin)
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu
(Priyamvada)
Sri Raja Rajeshwari
(Raja Rajeshwari)
Kakkakuyil
(Special Appearance)
Purushothamudu
(Vasundhara)
Anjani Putrudu
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
(Azhagu Meena/Jhansi Rani)
Ranga the Donga
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
(Neha Ahuja)
Khal Nayak
(Sophia Sulochana)
Criminal
(A.C.P. Ramya)
Adavi Ramudu
Sutradhaarulu
Party
(Abhirami)
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu
(Sireesha)
Hello!
(Sarojini/Saru)
Balakrishnudu
(Bhanumati Devi)
Hello Brother
(Manga)
Aham
Super Deluxe
(Leela)
Allari Alludu
(Herself)
Kuttrapathirikai
(Divya)
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
(Seetha)
Major Chandrakanth
Pudhiya Sarithiram
Muthal Vasantham
Anjaniputra
(Anjana Devi)
Annai Kaligambal
Kurumbu
(Cameo Appearance)
Kutti Pisasu
Vamsodharakudu
(Satya)
Sammakka Sarakka
Aahwanam
Ooyala
(Swapna)
Balarama Krishnulu
(Lalitha)
Vaa Arugil Vaa
Kushi Kushiga
Sri Krishna 2006
Shailaja Reddy Alludu
(Shailaja Reddy)
Dev
(Padmavati)
Kaakha Kaakha
(Special Appearance in "Thoodhu Varumaa" Song)
Rajakali Amman
Shapath
(Kavita D. Kallu (as Ramya Krishna))
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
(Nandhini Prakash)
Gharana Bullodu
Iddaru Iddare
Sankeertana
Jaguar
(Krishna's Mother)
Paarthale Paravasam
(Self (Guest Appearance))
Aakashaganga 2
(Dr Soumini Devi)
Allari Priyudu
(Lalita Rani)
Allari Mogudu
(Mohana)
Loha
(Karisma)
Devudu
(Shanti)
Naane Varuven
(Cameo)
Kathanayagan
Liger
(Balamani)
Hero
(Triveni Naik (Police Academy Director))
Alludugaru
Thulasi
(Dr. Surekha)
Mupparimanam
(Self)
Janmandharam
(Rekha)
Brindavanam
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam
(Radha)
Raju Maharaju
(Ramya)
Dayavan
Bangarraju
(Satya)
Sathya Vaakku
Pellala Rajyam
Aayanaki Iddaru
(Ramya)
Jaat
(Vasundhara)
Nageswari
(Nagaveni)
Jaya
(Jaya)
Baa Baaro Rasika
(Ramya)
Ghaati
Krishna Rukmini
Mangalyam Tantunanena
Bāhubali: The Epic
(Sivagami)
Raja Narasimha
Chamundi
Raaka
Sri Anjaneyam
Sri Sri
Parampara
Simhadri
(Self - Dancer)
Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1
(Sivagami (voice))
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Jailer 2
(Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian)
Sarvam Sakthimayam
Neram Pularumbol
(Nancy)
Bhale Mithrulu
Shakthi
Thirunelveli
(Azhagamma)
Kante Koothurne Kanu
Sweety Nanna Jodi
(Vasundhara Devi)
David Reddy
Gatta Kusthi 2
(Raja Rajeshwari)
Puthu Paatu
('Steffi' Steffina)
Adirindi Alludu
(Lakshmi)
Thambi Pondatti
(Maala)
Asthulu Anthasthulu
(Radha)
Swathi Chinukulu
Pon Vilangu
(Rani)
BB Jodigal
(Judge)
Cooku with Comali
(Self - Special Guest)
Bigg Boss Telugu
(Presenter/Guest Host)
Bigg Boss Telugu
Queen
(Shakthi Seshadri)
Bãhubali: The Torchbearer
(Self)
Second Love
(Self - Host)
Dance Ikon
(Judge)