Ramya Krishnan
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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.
Known for
Credits
Jailer 2 (2026)
as Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
Jailer (2023)
as Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
as Sivagami
Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
as Sivagami
Gatta Kusthi 2 (2026)
as Raja Rajeshwari
Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)
as Sivagami
Yamudiki Mogudu (2012)
as Yama's wife Ayyo
Sri Anjaneyam (2004)
as Anji's mother
Dayavan (1988)
Actor
Jaat (2025)
as Vasundhara
Raaka (—)
Actor
Sri Sri (2026)
Actor
Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (—)
as Sivagami (voice)
Chandralekha (1998)
Actor
Subhapradam (2010)
Actor
Padayappa (1999)
as Neelambari
Bhama Kalapam (1988)
as Kavitha
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
as Self
Sigaram (1991)
as Aparna
Romantic (2021)
as ACP Ramya Gowariker
David Reddy (—)
Actor
Guntur Kaaram (2024)
as Vasundhara
Liger (2022)
as Balamani Agarwal
Dhool Parakuthu (1993)
Actor
Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
as Special Appearance in "Thoodhu Varumaa" Song
Baba (2002)
as Neelambari (Special Appearance)
Varam (2004)
Actor
Madana Gopaludu (1987)
as Gowri
Jaguar (2016)
as Krishna's Mother
Chandra (2014)
Actor
Super Deluxe (2019)
as Leela
Wajood (1998)
as Shalini / Sofia / Amina Twins Triple Role
Puthu Paatu (1990)
as 'Steffi' Steffina
Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001)
as Raja Rajeshwari
Chaahat (1996)
as Reshma Narang
Bhale Mithrulu (1986)
Actor
Balarama Krishnulu (1992)
as Lalitha
Hello Brother (1994)
as Manga
Muddula Priyudu (1994)
Actor
Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
Actor
Vamsodharakudu (2000)
as Satya
Anjaniputra (2017)
as Anjana Devi
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015)
as Priyamvada
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000)
Actor
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as 'Maggie' Maragathavalli
Aryan (1988)
as Nirmala/Nimmi
Thirunelveli (2000)
as Azhagamma
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018)
as Azhagu Meena/Jhansi Rani
Maanikya (2014)
as Lavanya
Naa Alludu (2005)
as Bhanumati Devi
Orkkapurathu (1988)
as Sherin
Adavi Ramudu (2004)
as Special appearance
Kutti Pisasu (2010)
Actor
Asthulu Anthasthulu (1988)
as Radha
Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
Actor
Hello! (2017)
as Sarojini/Saru
Bangarraju (2022)
as Satya
Aham (1992)
Actor
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu (1990)
as Uma
Aavide Shyamala (1999)
as Shyamala
Jaya (2002)
as Jaya
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
as Seetha
Paarai (2003)
Actor
Devudu (1997)
as Shanti
Pattali (1999)
as Kannamma
Mupparimanam (2017)
as Self
Devullu (2000)
as Goddess Durga / Bhramarambika
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke (2002)
as Doctor
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam (1990)
as Radha
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
as Neha Ahuja
Raja Enga Raja (1995)
as Lakshmi
Annai Kaligambal (2003)
Actor
Pudhiya Sarithiram (1990)
Actor
Aakashaganga 2 (2019)
as Dr Soumini Devi
Adirindi Alludu (1996)
as Lakshmi
Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
as Ramya
Sweety Nanna Jodi (2013)
as Vasundhara Devi
Criminal (1995)
as A.C.P. Ramya
Simhadri (2003)
as Self - Dancer
Swathi Chinukulu (1989)
Actor
Neram Pularumbol (1986)
as Nancy
Krishna Rukmini (1988)
Actor
Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
Actor
Kathanayagan (1988)
Actor
Aambala (2015)
as Periya Ponnu
Shakthi (1988)
Actor
Muthal Vasantham (1986)
Actor
Ammoru (1995)
as Goddess Ammoru
Aarumugam (2009)
as Malini Devi
Shailaja Reddy Alludu (2018)
as Shailaja Reddy
Ravi Bopanna (2022)
Actor
Khal Nayak (1993)
as Sophia Sulochana
Asathal (2001)
Actor
Aahwanam (1997)
Actor
Rhythm (2000)
Actor
Thulasi (2007)
as Dr. Surekha
Pon Vilangu (1993)
as Rani
Purushothamudu (2024)
as Vasundhara
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019)
as Nandhini Prakash
Hero (2008)
as Triveni Naik (Police Academy Director)
Vaa Arugil Vaa (1991)
Actor
Ranga the Donga (2010)
Actor
Kouravudu (2000)
as Sasi
Shapath (1997)
as Kavita D. Kallu (as Ramya Krishna)
Annamayya (1997)
as Timakka
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
as Rajyalakshmi
Dev (2019)
as Padmavati
Anuragi (1988)
as Annie
Parampara (1993)
Actor
Baa Baaro Rasika (2004)
as Ramya
Kante Koothurne Kanu (1998)
Actor
Anjani Putrudu (2009)
Actor
Police Station Mein Bhoot (—)
Actor
Naane Varuven (1992)
as Cameo
Alludaa Majakaa (1995)
as Pappi
Vaaname Ellai (1992)
as Subathra
Ghaati (2025)
Actor
Kakkakuyil (2001)
as Special Appearance
Allari Priyudu (1993)
as Lalita Rani
Julie Ganapathi (2003)
as Vijaya
Rajakali Amman (2000)
Actor
Padikkadavan (1985)
as Manju
Love Story 1999 (1998)
as Raaji
Kuthu (2004)
as Cameo
Dharma Chakram (1996)
as Sandhya
Republic (2021)
as "Vishakha" Vani
Bangaru Bullodu (1993)
as Rani
Rangamarthanda (2023)
as Raju Garu
Nageswari (2001)
as Nagaveni
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (1999)
as Sireesha
Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
Actor
Kurumbu (2003)
as Cameo Appearance
Sathya Vaakku (1990)
Actor
Kushi Kushiga (2004)
Actor
Major Chandrakanth (1993)
Actor
Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016)
as Satyabhama
Gharana Bullodu (1995)
Actor
Vellai Manasu (1985)
Actor
Vaanchinathan (2001)
as Nandhini
Banarasi Babu (1997)
as Madhubala Chaubey
Ore Kadal (2007)
as Bela
Party (—)
as Abhirami
Iddaru Iddare (1990)
Actor
Thambi Pondatti (1992)
as Maala
Chamundi (2000)
Actor
Brindavanam (1992)
Actor
Alludugaru (1990)
Actor
Aadupuliyattam (2016)
as Matangi
Allari Mogudu (1992)
as Mohana
Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
Actor
Kuttrapathirikai (2007)
as Divya
Allari Premikudu (1994)
Actor
Balakrishnudu (2017)
as Bhanumati Devi
Raktha Kanneeru (2003)
Actor
Ooyala (1998)
as Swapna
Onnaman (2002)
as District Collector Kamala
Jallikkattu (1987)
Actor
Raja Narasimha (2003)
Actor
Chakravarthy (1987)
as Lakshmi
Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
as Poonkodi
Loha (1997)
as Karisma
Aayanaki Iddaru (1995)
as Ramya
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Actor
Raju Maharaju (2009)
as Ramya
Tiger Harischandra Prasad (2003)
Actor
Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
as Prabhavati
Allari Alludu (1993)
as Herself
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Actor
Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
Actor
Mahathma (1996)
as Nancy
Chinnabbaayi (1997)
Actor
Janmandharam (1988)
as Rekha
Gadibidi Ganda (1993)
as Mohana
Manyanmar (1992)
as Radhika
Pellala Rajyam (1996)
Actor
Sankeertana (1987)
Actor
Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
Actor
Oke Maata (2000)
Actor
Mangalyam Tantunanena (1998)
Actor
Ekangi (2002)
Actor
Narasimha (2001)
Actor
Budget Padmanabham (2001)
Actor
Sutradhaarulu (1989)
Actor
Appavum Veenjum (2015)
as Merlin
Neelambari (2001)
Actor
Chirunavvula Varamistava (1993)
Actor
Devadas (1989)
as Chandrika
Kunguma Kodu (1988)
Actor
Kaadhal Oyvathillai (1989)
Actor