Revathi biography
Revathi is an Indian film director, born on 8 July 1966 in Kochi.
Revathi's screen career began in 1983 with Mann Vasanai, playing Muthupechi.
Revathi has appeared in 173 films and 23 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Patriot (2026), Jana Nayagan (2026), Assi (2026).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South and National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Also known as
- Asha Kelunni Kutty, Asha Kelunni Nair
- Born
- 8 July 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Kochi
- Work
- Actor, Film director, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1983 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Revathi filmography
173 films and 23 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Patriot | Nalini Ramakrishnan | ||
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan | Vetri's mother | Cameo appearance | |
| 2026 | Assi | Vasudha | ||
| 2026 | Anbil Avan | Raani Padmini | ||
| 2025 | The Diplomat | External Minister | ||
| 2025 | The StoryTeller | Saraswati | ||
| 2025 | Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders | Dr. Rosie Panicker | ||
| 2025 | Good Wife | Tamil | Web Series, adaptation of The Good Wife | |
| 2023 | Tiger 3 | Maithili Menon | ||
| 2022 | Bhoothakaalam | Asha | ||
| 2022 | Major | Dhanalakshmi Unnikrishnan | ||
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Pazham's mother | Cameo appearance | |
| 2022 | Salaam Venky | Hindi | ||
| 2022 | Aye Zindagi | Revathi Rajan | ||
| 2021 | Navarasa | Savithri | Web series, Episode: Edhiri | |
| 2021 | Itlu Amma | Balasaraswathi | ||
| 2021 | "Thiruppavai" | Tamil | Also actress in the music album along with Suhasini, others | |
| 2020 | Punyakoti (Animated film) | Sanskrit | ||
| 2019 | Virus | C K Prameela | ||
| 2019 | Jackpot | Mashavaani | JFW Award for Best Comedian - Female | |
| 2019 | Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | Sita | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | Aruna | ||
| 2018 | Udne Do | Tara Sheshadri | Short Film | |
| 2018 | Keni | Aruna | ||
| 2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Masha | Vikatan Award for Best Comedian, Female |
Show all 173 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Yuddham Sharanam | Seetha Lakshmi | ||
| 2017 | Power Paandi | Poonthendral | ||
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2016 | Amma Kanakku | Dr.Nandhini | ||
| 2015 | Loafer | Lakshmi | ||
| 2015 | Good Morning, Sunshine | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Margarita, With a Straw | Shubhangini Kapoor | ||
| 2014 | Anukshanam | Shailaja | ||
| 2014 | 2 States | Radha Swaminathan | ||
| 2012 | Molly Aunty Rocks! | Molly Mamen | ||
| 2012 | Father's Day | Seethalekshmy | ||
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | Dr. Sheela Koshy | ||
| 2011 | Osthe | Velan's & Balan's mother | ||
| 2010 | Penpattanam | Girija | ||
| 2010 | Paattinte Palazhy | Raziya | ||
| 2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | "Parcel" segment | |
| 2010 | Gaayam 2 | Anitha | ||
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Lakshmi | ||
| 2009 | Vannathupoochi | Judge | Guest appearance | |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Malayalam | "Makal" segment | |
| 2008 | Thoondil | Dr. Jayanthi | ||
| 2007 | Nishabd | Amrita | ||
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Gayathri | ||
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Ponni | ||
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Maragatham | ||
| 2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey | Sandhya Sinha | ||
| 2005 | Chandrolsavam | Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Ab Tak Chhappan | Namita Agashe | ||
| 2004 | Vaanam Vasappadum | Karthik's mother | ||
| 2004 | Phir Milenge | Dr. Raisingh | ||
| 2003 | Dhoop | Savita Kapoor | ||
| 2003 | Mizhi Randilum | Sridevi | ||
| 2003 | Gramaphone | Sara | ||
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Pramila's mother | Story segment: Homework | |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | Jaya | ||
| 2002 | Krishna Pakshakkilikal | Mary | ||
| 2002 | Eeshwar | Sujatha | ||
| 2002 | Red | Janaki | ||
| 2002 | Nandanam | Thankam | ||
| 2002 | Mitr, My Friend | English | ||
| 2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Dr. Omana Babunath | ||
| 2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Bhanumathi | ||
| 2001 | Vedham | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Maayan | |||
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Taj Mahal | Manoj's mother | ||
| 1999 | Megham | Malayalam | ||
| 1998 | Rathna | Lakshmi | ||
| 1998 | Thalaimurai | Naachchiyaa | ||
| 1998 | Nishyabda | Dr. Vinitha | ||
| 1998 | Ganesh | Rangamma | ||
| 1997 | Mangamma | Mangamma | ||
| 1997 | Iruvar | Maragatham | ||
| 1997 | Ullasam | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Manga | ||
| 1996 | Subash | Savithri | ||
| 1996 | Neti Savithri | Manju | ||
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | Manju | ||
| 1996 | Devaraagam | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Thotta Chinungi | Bhuvana | ||
| 1995 | Avatharam | Ponnamma | ||
| 1995 | Thamizhachi | Revathi | Guest appearance | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | Lakshmi | ||
| 1995 | Agnidevan | Sudarshana | ||
| 1995 | Aasai | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Paasamalargal | Asha | ||
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Sathya | ||
| 1994 | Tarpan | Sumitra | ||
| 1994 | Priyanka | Priyanka | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1994 | Padheyam | Radha | ||
| 1994 | En Aasai Machan | Thayamma | ||
| 1994 | Chinna Pulla | Valliammai | ||
| 1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Anjali | ||
| 1993 | Maya Mayuram | Nanda | ||
| 1993 | Marupadiyum | Thulasi | 75th Film Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Anitha | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1993 | Devasuram | Bhanumathi | ||
| 1993 | Ankuram | Sindhura | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1993 | Vaishnavar | |||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Panchavarnam | ||
| 1992 | Raat | Manisha Sharma (Mini) | ||
| 1992 | Advaitham | Lakshmi Menon | ||
| 1992 | Raatri | Manisha Sharma (Mini) | ||
| 1992 | Muskurahat | Nandini | ||
| 1992 | Deiva Vaakku | Hamsaveni | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Pasanga Naanga | Marikolunthu | ||
| 1991 | Love | Maggie Pinto | ||
| 1991 | Kilukkam | Nandini | ||
| 1991 | Ayul Kaithi | Nithya | ||
| 1990 | Mrigathrushna | Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vasal | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Arangetra Velai | Masha | ||
| 1990 | Sathriyan | Jaya | Guest appearance | |
| 1990 | Raja Kaiya Vacha | Radha | Guest appearance | |
| 1990 | Ottayadipathakal | Sathi | ||
| 1990 | Mrugathrushna | |||
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vaasal | Thaayamma | ||
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Manju | ||
| 1990 | Anjali | Chitra | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Rama | ||
| 1989 | Prema | Maggie | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1989 | Lankeshwarudu | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Uthama Purushan | Lakshmi | ||
| 1989 | Najangalude Kochu Doctor | Mini | ||
| 1989 | Lankeswarudu | Swapna | ||
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Indu | ||
| 1988 | Puravrutham | Devi | ||
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | Mini Johnson | ||
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Lakshmi/Kakkothi/Vavachi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Rao Gari Illu | Chanti | ||
| 1987 | Aankiliyude Tharattu | Sunitha Menon | ||
| 1987 | Vandanam | Special appearance | ||
| 1987 | Lankeswaran | Seetha | ||
| 1987 | Gramatthu Minnal | Valli Mayilu | ||
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Malini | ||
| 1986 | December Pookal | Poornima aka Annam | ||
| 1986 | Revathy | |||
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Divya | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1986 | Marumagal | Radha | ||
| 1986 | Maragatha Veenai | Kokila | ||
| 1986 | Lakshmi Vanthachu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu | Jyothi | ||
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Revathi | ||
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | Shanthi | ||
| 1985 | Thiramai | Bhanu | ||
| 1985 | Selvi | Selvi | ||
| 1985 | Prema Paasam | |||
| 1985 | Pournami Alaigal | Deepa | ||
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | Sharada | ||
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimizh | Rukmani | ||
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | Dhanalakshmi | ||
| 1985 | Ente Kaanakkuyil | Anuradha | ||
| 1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | Shenbagam | ||
| 1984 | Thennal Thedunna Poovu | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn | Seetha | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1984 | Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal | Vaidhegi | ||
| 1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Indumathi | ||
| 1984 | Seethamma Pelli | Seethamma | ||
| 1984 | Ponnu Pudichirukku | |||
| 1984 | Manasa Veena | Veena | ||
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | Seetha | ||
| 1983 | Kattathe Kilikkoodu | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Muthupechi | ||
| 1983 | Kattathe Kilikoodu | Asha Thampi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tooth Pari: When Love Bites | Netflix | ||
| 2022 | Modern Love Hyderabad | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| 2022 | Kaun Banega Crorepati | Sony Entertainment Television | ||
| 2020 | Yadunandanam | Surya TV | ||
| 2017 | Azhagu | Sun TV | ||
| 2016 | Samvidhanam Revathy | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2013 | Malayalee House | Surya TV | ||
| 2013 | Champions | Sun TV | ||
| 2011 | Yathumagi Nindrai | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Kanamarayathu | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2003 | Pudumai Penngal | KTV | ||
| 2003 | Friends | KTV | ||
| 2002 | Sindhanaigal | Jaya TV | ||
| 2001 | Kadhai Kadhaiyaam Karanamaam | Vijay TV | ||
| 2000 | Boom Boom Shaka Laka | Sun TV | ||
| 1999 | Nirangal | Sun TV | ||
| 1999 | Chinna Chinna Aasai | Sun TV | ||
| 1998 | Anbu Maman | Sun TV | ||
| 1997 | Doctors | Sun TV | ||
| 1994 | Revathy | Sun TV | ||
| 1991 | Penn | Doordarshan | ||
| 1990 | Iravil Oru Pagal | Doordarshan | ||
| 1990 | Ambalakkara UP School | DD Malayalam |