Ramya Krishnan biography
Ramya Krishnan is an Indian actress, born on 15 September 1970 in Chennai.
Ramya Krishnan's screen career began in 1983 with Vellai Manasu, playing Raji.
Ramya Krishnan has appeared in 242 films and 19 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Jailer 3 (2026), Jailer 2 (2026), Gatta Kusthi 2 (2026).
Honours include Nandi Award and Filmfare Awards South.
Coming up next: Paakashala Pantham (2027), Sri Sri (2027), Lubber Pandhu Telugu (2027).
- Also known as
- Ramya Krishna
- Born
- 15 September 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1984 to present
- Awards
- Nandi Award
- Filmfare Awards South
Ramya Krishnan filmography
251 films and 19 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tera Yaar Hoon Mein Sj Surya movie | Lead Role with Amitabh bachchan | Upcoming | ||
| 2027 | Sri Sri | Upcoming | ||
| 2027 | Raaka | Upcoming | ||
| 2027 | Queen | Chief Minister Lakshmi pranathi | Upcoming | |
| 2027 | Police station mein bhoot | Upcoming | ||
| 2027 | Pocket Novel | Leela | Upcoming | |
| 2027 | Paakashala Pantham | Upcoming | ||
| 2027 | Lubber Pandhu Telugu | Upcoming | ||
| 2027 | David Reddy | Kamala Reddy | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Jailer 3 | Tamil | ||
| 2026 | Jailer 2 | Vijaya Pandian aka "Viji" | ||
| 2026 | Gatta Kusthi 2 | Judge Raja Rajeshwari | Special appearance | |
| 2025 | Jaat | Vasundara | ||
| 2025 | Baahubali: The Epic | Sivagami Devi | ||
| 2024 | Purushothamudu | Vasundhara | ||
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | Vaira Vasundhara | ||
| 2023 | Jailer | Vijaya Pandian aka "Viji" | ||
| 2023 | Rangamarthanda | Raju Garu | ||
| 2022 | Liger | Balamani | Bilingual film; also shot in Hindi | |
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Satyabhama | ||
| 2021 | Romantic | Ramya Gowarikar | ||
| 2021 | Republic | Vishaka Vani | ||
| 2020 | Shylock | Malayalam | ||
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | Soumini Devi | ||
| 2019 | Dev | Padmavathy |
Show all 251 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Vandha Rajava Thaan Varuven | Nandhini Prakash | ||
| 2019 | Super Deluxe | Leela | ||
| 2018 | Thaana Serndha Kootam | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Azhagu Meena (Jhansi Rani) | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Tamil | |
| 2018 | Shailaja Reddy Alludu | Shailaja Reddy | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress , Telugu | |
| 2017 | Anjani Putra | Anjana Devi | ||
| 2017 | Poomaram | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Sivagami Devi | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Telugu | |
| 2017 | Hello | Sarojini | ||
| 2017 | Balakrishnudu | Bhanumati Devi | ||
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam | Matangi | ||
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Satyabhama | ||
| 2016 | Jaguar | Krishna's mother | Bilingual film; also shot in Kannada | |
| 2015 | Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu | Priyamvada | ||
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Sivagami Devi | ||
| 2015 | Appavum Veenjum | Merlin | ||
| 2015 | Aambala | Periya Ponnu | ||
| 2014 | Maanikya | Lavanya | Extended Cameo Appearance | |
| 2014 | Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra | Adhiparasakthi, Parvathi Devi | ||
| 2013 | Sweety Nanna Jodi | Vasundhara Devi | ||
| 2012 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Ayyoni | ||
| 2010 | Ranga The Donga | Bhavani Prasad's wife | ||
| 2009 | Kutti Pisasu | Goddess Kinathadi Kaali | ||
| 2009 | Arumugam | Malini Devi | ||
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Raja Lakshmi | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Telugu | |
| 2009 | Anjani Putrudu | Seethammavaru | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Mr. Girisham | Madhuravani | ||
| 2008 | Raju Maharaju | Ramya | Won, Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2008 | Indrajit | Principal Stella Madam | ||
| 2008 | Hero | Triveni Naik | ||
| 2007 | Ore Kadal | Bela | ||
| 2007 | Tulasi | Dr Surekha | ||
| 2007 | Kuttrapathirikai | Divya | ||
| 2006 | Sri Krishna 2006 | Bhanumati | ||
| 2005 | Naa Alludu | Bhanumati | ||
| 2004 | Anji | Special appearance in song "Chikubuku Pori" | ||
| 2004 | Raktha Kanneeru | Kantha | ||
| 2004 | Varam | |||
| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam | Siva Prasad's wife, Anji's mother | Special appearance | |
| 2004 | Naanu Naane | Cameo in song "Neenade Neenade" | ||
| 2004 | Naani | Cameo | ||
| 2004 | Kuthu | Dancer | Guest appearance | |
| 2004 | Kushi Kushiga | Bhavani | ||
| 2004 | Kedi No. 1 | Radha & Seeta | ||
| 2004 | Kanavu Meippada Vendum | Varalakshmi | Playback singer for song "Thazhampoove Vaa Va" | |
| 2004 | Baa Baaro Rasika | Ramya | ||
| 2004 | Adavi Ramudu | Special appearance in song "Jantanu Vidadeese" | ||
| 2003 | Simhadri | Special appearance in song "Chinnadamme Cheekulu" | ||
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | Kantha | ||
| 2003 | Julie Ganapathi | Viji Balakumaran | ||
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Annai Kaligambal / Parvathy | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Anbe | Dancer | Guest appearance | |
| 2003 | Tiger Harischandra Prasad | Rajeswari | ||
| 2003 | Shri Kalikamba | Shri Kalikamba, Parvathi | ||
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | Soundarya | ||
| 2003 | Paarai | Vasantha | ||
| 2003 | Maa Alludu Very Good | Prabhavati | ||
| 2003 | Kurumbu | Madam (Dancer) | ||
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Club Dancer | Guest appearance | |
| 2002 | Panchathantiram | Maragathavalli alias Maggie | ||
| 2002 | Onnaman | Kamala | ||
| 2002 | Jaya | Jaya | ||
| 2002 | Hey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Ekangi | Shilpa | ||
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Doctor | Guest appearance | |
| 2002 | Nilambari | Malli | ||
| 2002 | Khadgam | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Chamundi | Cameo in song "Usaravalli" | ||
| 2002 | Baba | Neelambari | Guest appearance | |
| 2001 | Vaanchinathan | Nandhini | ||
| 2001 | Raja Rajeshwari | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Nageswari | Nageswari | ||
| 2001 | Asathal | Gowri | ||
| 2001 | Andhra Hendthi | |||
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Raja Rajeshwari | ||
| 2001 | Parthale Paravasam | Commère | Guest appearance | |
| 2001 | Neelambari | Malli / Akhila Sriram "Neelambari" / Durga | ||
| 2001 | Narasimha | Onam Festival Dancer | Guest appearance | |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Dancer | Guest appearance in "Megharagam" song | |
| 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | Ramya | ||
| 2000 | Devullu | Kanakadurga, Bhramarambika | Special appearance | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Ramya | ||
| 2000 | Vamsoddarakudu | Satyabhama | ||
| 2000 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Sneha | Kavya | ||
| 2000 | Yare Nee Abhimani | Prajna | ||
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Azhagamma (Dancer) | Guest appearance | |
| 2000 | Sammakka Sarakka | Sammakka | ||
| 2000 | Rhythm | Dancer | Guest appearance | |
| 2000 | Rajakali Amman | Goddess Rajakali Amman | ||
| 2000 | Pottu Amman | Amman | Special appearance | |
| 2000 | Oke Maata | |||
| 2000 | Manasu Paddanu Kaani | Madhavi | ||
| 2000 | Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi | Baby Bhagavathula Bala Tripura Sundari | ||
| 2000 | Kauravudu | Sashi | ||
| 2000 | Durga | Amman | Special appearance | |
| 1999 | Paattali | Kannamma | ||
| 1999 | Padayappa | Neelambari | ||
| 1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Shanti | ||
| 1999 | Premaku Velayara | Special appearance in song "Chinna Gownu Vesukunna" | ||
| 1999 | Maanavudu Daanavudu | Sithara | ||
| 1999 | English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Sirisha | ||
| 1999 | Aavide Syamala | Syamala | ||
| 1998 | Deergha Sumangali Bhava | Vaani | ||
| 1998 | Ooyala | Swapna | ||
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 | Raaji | ||
| 1998 | Chandralekha | Chandra | ||
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Wajood | Shalini/Sofia/Amina | ||
| 1998 | Mangalyam Tantunanena | Radha | ||
| 1998 | Kante Kuthurne Kanu | Jyothi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan | Neha | ||
| 1997 | Shapath | Kavita Kallu | ||
| 1997 | Chinnabbayi | Uma Devi | ||
| 1997 | Chilakkottudu | Bombay Papa | Cameo | |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Madhubala Choubey | ||
| 1997 | Annamayya | Timmakka | ||
| 1997 | Loha | Karishma | ||
| 1997 | Evandi Pelli Cheskondi | Kasthuri | ||
| 1997 | Evandi Mana Ammayi | |||
| 1997 | Devudu | Shanti | ||
| 1997 | Aahvaanam | Rajeswari | ||
| 1996 | Adhirindhi Alludu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Chaahat | Reshma Narang | ||
| 1996 | Mahathma | Nancy | ||
| 1996 | Dharma Chakram | Sandhya | ||
| 1996 | Vamsanikokkadu | Radha Bai | ||
| 1996 | Soggadi Pellam | Janaki | ||
| 1996 | Pellala Rajyam | Rajani | ||
| 1996 | Amma Ammani Chudalani Undhi | Janaki | ||
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu | Papaji | ||
| 1995 | Ammoru | Ammoru | Dubbed in Tamil as Amman;dubbed in Hindi as Maa Ki Shakti | |
| 1995 | Alluda Majaka | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Aayanaki Iddaru | Ramya | ||
| 1995 | Criminal | Ramya | ||
| 1995 | Super Mogudu | Ramya Krishna | ||
| 1995 | Raja Simham | Latha | ||
| 1995 | Raja Enga Raja | Lakshmi | ||
| 1995 | Muddai Muddugumma | Roja | ||
| 1995 | Maya Bazaar | Cameo | ||
| 1995 | Marri | Partially reshot | ||
| 1995 | Alluda Mazaaka | Pappi | ||
| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Naga Mani | ||
| 1994 | Muddula Priyudu | Sandhya | ||
| 1994 | Hello Brother | Manga | ||
| 1994 | Criminal | Ramya | Bilingual film; also shot in Hindi | |
| 1994 | Jailor Gari Abbai | Vyjayanthi | ||
| 1994 | Allari Premikudu | Swapna | ||
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | Hema | ||
| 1993 | Khal Nayak | Sofia | ||
| 1993 | Brundavanam | Latha Devi | ||
| 1993 | Allari Priyudu | Lalitha | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1993 | Parampara | Tara | ||
| 1993 | Pon Vilangu | Raani | ||
| 1993 | Maathangal Ezhu | Savitri | ||
| 1993 | Kirayi Gunda | |||
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | Mohana | ||
| 1993 | Dhool Parakuthu | Raasathi | ||
| 1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | Rani | ||
| 1993 | Allari Alludu | Special appearance in song "Ninnu roaddu meedha" | ||
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Subathra | ||
| 1992 | Allari Mogudu | Mohana | ||
| 1992 | Aham | Mariana | ||
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Mala | ||
| 1992 | Naane Varuven | Shape shifting Cobra | Guest appearance in song "Pogathe Ennai Thaandi" | |
| 1992 | Manyanmaar | Radhika | ||
| 1992 | Balarama Krishnulu | Lalitha | ||
| 1992 | Australia | Sandra | ||
| 1991 | Sigaram | Aparna | ||
| 1991 | Vaa Arugil Vaa | Chandra | ||
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Poongodi | ||
| 1991 | Parama Sivudu | Sita | ||
| 1991 | Kadhanayika | Sharada | ||
| 1990 | Agni Pravesam | Sahithi | ||
| 1990 | Sathya Vaakku | Anitha | ||
| 1990 | Puthu Paatu | Stephie | Guest appearance | |
| 1990 | Puthiya Charithiram | Geetha | ||
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | Inspector Uma | ||
| 1990 | Mamasri | Neelima | ||
| 1990 | Iddaru Iddare | Aruna | ||
| 1990 | Dagudumuthala Dampathyam | Radha | ||
| 1990 | Alludugaru | Revathi | ||
| 1989 | Swathi Chinukulu | Santhi | ||
| 1989 | Sutradharulu | Seethaalu | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1989 | Pinni | Rekha | ||
| 1989 | Paila Pacheesu | Saranya | ||
| 1989 | Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | Urvashi | Guest appearance | |
| 1989 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Seeta | ||
| 1989 | Devadas | Chandramukhi | ||
| 1988 | Sankellu | |||
| 1988 | Orkkapurathu | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | Chithra | ||
| 1988 | Sri Devi Kamakshi Kataksham | Parvathi Devi, Kanchi Kamakshi | Dubbed in Tamil as Kaakkum Kamakshi | |
| 1988 | Shakthi | Shwetha | Kannada Debut | |
| 1988 | Orkkappurathu | Sherin | ||
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Shanthi | ||
| 1988 | Krishna Rukmini | Rukmini | ||
| 1988 | Katha Nayagan | Mrs. Nanthagopal | Guest appearance | |
| 1988 | Janmandharam | Rekha | ||
| 1988 | Dayavan | Dancer | Hindi Debut | |
| 1988 | Coolie | |||
| 1988 | Collector Vijaya | |||
| 1988 | Bheekaran | |||
| 1988 | Bhama Kalapam | Kavitha | ||
| 1988 | Bava Marudula Saval | Ramya | ||
| 1988 | Asthulu Anthasthulu | Radha | ||
| 1988 | Aryan | Nirmala | ||
| 1988 | Anuragi | Annie | ||
| 1987 | Per Sollum Pillai | Rekha | ||
| 1987 | Vilangu | Kavitha | ||
| 1987 | Sankeerthana | Keerthana | ||
| 1987 | Madana Gopaludu | Gowri | ||
| 1987 | Krishna Leela | Leela | ||
| 1987 | Jallikattu | Ramya Krishnan (TV anchor) | Guest appearance | |
| 1987 | Dayamayudu | |||
| 1987 | Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | ||
| 1987 | Aankalai Nambathey | Ananthi | ||
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | Nancy | Malayalam Debut | |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | Nithya | ||
| 1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | Goddess Kaliamman | ||
| 1986 | Pudhiya Poovithu | Alli | ||
| 1986 | Bhale Mithrulu | |||
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | Manju | ||
| 1985 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kasturi / Lalitha | Dual role | |
| 1984 | kanchu kagada | |||
| 1983 | Vellai Manasu | Raji | Tamil Debut |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Second Love | Host | Vijay TV | |
| 2023 | Nala Damayanthi | Amman | Zee Tamil | For promotion |
| 2022 | Dance Ikon | Judge | Gemini TV | |
| 2022 | BB Jodigal 2 | Judge | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | BB Jodigal | Judge | Star Vijay | |
| 2020 | Naga Bhairavi | Mahasadvi | Zee Telugu | For promotion, Title video song and Photograph appearance |
| 2020 | Kodeeswari | Participant | Colors Tamil | |
| 2020 | Dance vs Dance | Judge | Colors Tamil | |
| 2019 | Queen | Shakthi Seshadri | MX Player | |
| 2013 | Vamsam | Shakthi and Archana | Sun TV | Also Co-Producer |
| 2013 | Rajakumari | Neelambari | Sun TV | Also Co-Producer |
| 2012 | Kaiyil Oru Kodi | Participant | Sun TV | |
| 2012 | Ala Modalaindi | Radha | Gemini TV | Also Co-Producer |
| 2009 | Thangam | Ganga Devi | Sun TV | Also Co-Producer |
| 2008 | Kalasam | Ranjani and Neelambari | Sun TV | Also Co-Producer |
| 2007 | Jara masti Jara dhoom | Host / Producer | Gemini TV | Also Producer |
| 2006 | Jodi Number One | Judge | Vijay TV | |
| 2005 | Thanga Vettai | Host | Sun TV | Replaced by Urvashi |
| 2005 | Bangaram Mee Kosam | Host | Gemini TV | Replaced Radhika Sarathkumar |