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Biography
Ramya Krishnan (born 15 September 1970) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 260 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. She began her acting career with the Tamil film Vellai Manasu (1985). Krishnan's breakthrough in Telugu cinema came with K. Viswanath's Sutradharulu (1989). Her Telugu films from the 1990s include K. Raghavendra Rao's Alludugaru (1990), Allari Mogudu (1992), and Annamayya (1997). Her Hindi film credits include Parampara (1993), Khalnayak (1993), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998). In 1999, she played Neelambari opposite Rajinikanth in the Tamil film Padayappa, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. Krishnan appeared in devotional films including Ammoru (1995) and Rajakali Amman (2000), and in the comedy Panchatanthiram (2002), alongside Kamal Haasan. She later played Rajamata Sivagami Devi in S. S. Rajamouli's films Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), earning the Filmfare and Nandi Awards for Best Supporting Actress Krishnan portrayed a politician inspired by J. Jayalalithaa in the web series Queen (2019). Her later film roles include Super Deluxe (2019), the Telugu drama Republic (2021), Liger (2022), and the action film Jailer (2023), in which she reunited with Rajinikanth. Her 2024 films include Guntur Kaaram and Purushothamudu. She also hosted the reality television show Second Love (2026) on JioHotstar.
Acted in 163
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
Purushothamudu
Vasundhara
- 2023
- 2022
Ravi Bopanna
Movie
Bangarraju
Satya
- 2021
Romantic
ACP Ramya Gowariker
Republic
"Vishakha" Vani
2010s
- 2019
Queen
Shakthi Seshadri · 11 episodes
Aakashaganga 2
Dr Soumini Devi
Super Deluxe
Leela
Dev
Padmavati
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Nandhini Prakash
- 2018
Shailaja Reddy Alludu
Shailaja Reddy
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
Azhagu Meena/Jhansi Rani
- 2017
Balakrishnudu
Bhanumati Devi
- 2016
Jaguar
Krishna's Mother
Aadupuliyattam
Matangi
Soggade Chinni Nayana
Satyabhama
- 2015
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu
Priyamvada
Appavum Veenjum
Merlin
Aambala
Periya Ponnu
- 2014
Maanikya
Lavanya
Chandra
Movie
- 2013
Sweety Nanna Jodi
Vasundhara Devi
- 2010
Subhapradam
Movie
Kutti Pisasu
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Aarumugam
Malini Devi
Raju Maharaju
Ramya
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Rajyalakshmi
- 2008
Hero
Triveni Naik (Police Academy Director)
- 2007
Thulasi
Dr. Surekha
Ore Kadal
Bela
Kuttrapathirikai
Divya
- 2006
Sri Krishna 2006
Movie
- 2005
Naa Alludu
Bhanumati Devi
- 2004
Baa Baaro Rasika
Ramya
Adavi Ramudu
Special appearance
Kushi Kushiga
Movie
Kuthu
Cameo
Varam
Movie
- 2003
Maa Alludu Very Good
Prabhavati
Kurumbu
Cameo Appearance
Raktha Kanneeru
Movie
Paarai
Movie
Anbe Anbe
Movie
Raja Narasimha
Movie
Julie Ganapathi
Vijaya
Annai Kaligambal
Movie
- 2002
Jaya
Jaya
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
Doctor
Panchatanthiram
'Maggie' Maragathavalli
Onnaman
District Collector Kamala
Ekangi
Movie
- 2001
Neelambari
Movie
Narasimha
Movie
Asathal
Movie
Kakkakuyil
Special Appearance
Sri Raja Rajeshwari
Raja Rajeshwari
Budget Padmanabham
Movie
Vaanchinathan
Nandhini
Nageswari
Nagaveni
- 2000
Devullu
Goddess Durga / Bhramarambika
Rhythm
Movie
Budget Padmanabhan
Ramya
Chamundi
Movie
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Movie
Sammakka Sarakka
Movie
Thirunelveli
Azhagamma
Vamsodharakudu
Satya
Oke Maata
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Pattali
Kannamma
Iddaru Mitrulu
Movie
Padayappa
Neelambari
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu
Sireesha
- 1998
Kante Koothurne Kanu
Movie
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Neha Ahuja
Love Story 1999
Raaji
Mangalyam Tantunanena
Movie
Chandralekha
Movie
Ooyala
Swapna
- 1997
Shapath
Kavita D. Kallu (as Ramya Krishna)
Devudu
Shanti
Banarasi Babu
Madhubala Chaubey
Loha
Karisma
Chinnabbaayi
Movie
Annamayya
Timakka
Aahwanam
Movie
- 1996
Adirindi Alludu
Lakshmi
Vamsanikokkadu
Movie
Pellala Rajyam
Movie
Dharma Chakram
Sandhya
Mahathma
Nancy
- 1995
Criminal
A.C.P. Ramya
Aayanaki Iddaru
Ramya
Ammoru
Goddess Ammoru
Raja Enga Raja
Lakshmi
Alludaa Majakaa
Pappi
- 1994
Allari Premikudu
Movie
Muddula Priyudu
Movie
Hello Brother
Manga
Mugguru Monagallu
Movie
- 1993
Bangaru Bullodu
Rani
Parampara
Movie
Allari Priyudu
Lalita Rani
Gadibidi Ganda
Mohana
- 1992
Balarama Krishnulu
Lalitha
Vaaname Ellai
Subathra
Aham
Movie
Naane Varuven
Cameo
Allari Mogudu
Mohana
Brindavanam
Movie
- 1991
Captain Prabhakaran
Poonkodi
Sigaram
Aparna
Vaa Arugil Vaa
Movie
- 1990
Pudhiya Sarithiram
Movie
Iddaru Iddare
Movie
Alludugaru
Movie
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
Uma
1980s
- 1989
Sutradhaarulu
Movie
- 1988
Dayavan
Movie
Krishna Rukmini
Movie
Aryan
Nirmala/Nimmi
Thambi Thanga Kambi
Movie
Anuragi
Annie
Kathanayagan
Movie
Janmandharam
Rekha
Orkkapurathu
Sherin
Kunguma Kodu
Movie
- 1987
Madana Gopaludu
Gowri
Per Sollum Pillai
Movie
Chakravarthy
Lakshmi
Vilangu
Kavitha
Sankeertana
Movie
- 1986
Muthal Vasantham
Movie
- 1985
Padikkadavan
Manju
No release date
Party
Abhirami
Raaka
Movie
Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1
Sivagami (voice)
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Movie
David Reddy
Movie
Mahabharatham
Goddess Mahalakshmi · 1 episode
Appearances9
2020s
- 2026
Jailer 2- Super Show
Self · 1 episode
Second Love
Self - Host · 35 episodes
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Mupparimanam
Self
2000s
- 2003
Simhadri
Self - Dancer
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Self
1990s
- 1993
Allari Alludu
Herself
1980s
- 1987
Jallikkattu
Herself
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2000
Rhythm
Thanks