Ramya Krishnan

Acting

Ramya Krishnan

Born 1970-09-15 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Acting credits

Gatta Kusthi 2 poster
4.9

Picks up after the first film, with Veera and Keerthi balancing parenthood and Keerthi's wrestling career, featuring a role reversal where Veera takes on more domestic responsibilities.

Gatta Kusthi 2

2026

Bāhubali: The Beginning poster
7.6

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

Bāhubali: The Beginning

2015

Bāhubali: The Epic poster
6.4

When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, haunted by rebellion, and bound to his past. What begins as a quest for love soon unravels a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and a forgotten prince.

Bāhubali: The Epic

2025

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion poster
7.5

When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

2017

Mupparimanam poster
5.2

A mysterious youngster kidnaps a girl a few minutes before her wedding and takes her to a secluded place in search of answers for his questions.

Mupparimanam

2017

Jailer poster
6.5

Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.

Jailer

2023

Jailer 2 poster
NR

Following the events of "Jailer", former ruthless police officer Muthuvel Pandian must come face-to-face with an even larger threat.

Jailer 2

2026

Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 poster
NR

The murdered Prince Baahubali enters the afterlife and joins an eternal war across 14 realms between Devas and Asuras – personifications of Order and Chaos. His destiny will reshape the cosmos forever.

Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1

2027

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NR

Lakshmi adopts her sister Sudha's daughter, Shanti, on whom she dotes. However, when Shanti is about to get married, Sudha returns into their lives, wreaking havoc.

Swathi Chinukulu

1989

Ammoru poster
6.8

Bhavani, a devotee of Goddess Amman, gets an evil godman arrested. However, when he returns with the intention of exacting revenge on her, she turns to the goddess for guidance.

Ammoru

1995

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NR

Mallika is the younger sister of a daily wage labourer, Muthu. She falls in love with a police inspector but when Muthu learns about it, he compels her to choose between her love and himself.

Pon Vilangu

1993

Pudhiya Sarithiram poster
NR

A 1990 romantic action drama in Tamil.

Pudhiya Sarithiram

1990

Balarama Krishnulu poster
10.0

Balaramaiah does not accept his step-brother and step-sister because his step-mother was of a different caste. Things change when his daughter falls in love with a man of a different caste.

Balarama Krishnulu

1992

No artwork available
NR

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam is a 1990 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Bogavalli Prasad on Sri Vijaya Prasanna Pictures banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rajendra Prasad, Sharada, Vani Viswanath, Ramya Krishna and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam

1990

Paarai poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Paarai

2003

Liger poster
4.2

The journey of Liger, from Karimnagar to Mumbai, from a nobody to a competitor, in his search for recognition while navigating his weaknesses, relationships, and love life.

Liger

2022

Kutti Pisasu poster
3.5

The spirits of two siblings who were killed by an evil man seek to avenge themselves. While the woman possesses a young girl, her brother turns into a robot and together they wreak havoc on their foe.

Kutti Pisasu

2010

Super Deluxe poster
7.7

An unfaithful newly-wed wife, an estranged parent, a priest and an angry son suddenly find themselves in the most unexpected predicaments, each poised to experience their destiny, all on one fateful day.

Super Deluxe

2019

Jaat poster
6.3

A mysterious stranger journeys to a remote town controlled by a callous crime lord, with one violent mission — restoring justice to its people.

Jaat

2025

Bangarraju poster
6.1

Chinna Bangarraju is taking forward his grandfather Bangarraju's legacy of being a massive flirt. His worried grandmother however wants to ensure he's not lonely anymore before she passes on.

Bangarraju

2022

Romantic poster
4.9

Vasco De Gama Alberto and Monica are youngsters oh-so-in-love with each other. The only problem? Vasco is a wanted gangster.

Romantic

2021

Hello! poster
7.0

Avinash/Seenu is a street urchin brought up by his loving adoptive parents Saru and Prakash. The love of his life is the girl he meets during childhood Junnu/Priya, whom fate had snatched away from him. Fourteen long years and they still wait for the day they will meet again. Will destiny help them?

Hello!

2017

Baba poster
6.3

Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.

Baba

2002

Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi poster
7.2

Three mechanics in a car company are wayward husbands. Their weakness lies in drinking and spending half of their salary on the unnecessary items. Their wives have a tough time running their houses with the meager money provided by their men. Their world is turned upside down by a couple who move in next door.

Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi

2000