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
Gatta Kusthi 2 (2026)
as Raja Rajeshwari
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
as Sivagami
Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)
as Sivagami
Sri Sri (2026)
Actor
Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
as Sivagami
Jaat (2025)
as Vasundhara
Jailer (2023)
as Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
Super Deluxe (2019)
as Leela
Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 (2027)
as Sivagami (voice)
Sigaram (1991)
as Aparna
Raaka (—)
Actor
Liger (2022)
as Balamani
Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
Actor
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
as Neha Ahuja
Chaahat (1996)
as Reshma Narang
Hello! (2017)
as Sarojini/Saru
Asthulu Anthasthulu (1988)
as Radha
Guntur Kaaram (2024)
as Vasundhara
Baba (2002)
as Neelambari (Special Appearance)
Yamudiki Mogudu (2012)
as Yama's wife Ayyo
Balarama Krishnulu (1992)
as Lalitha
Pon Vilangu (1993)
as Rani
Swathi Chinukulu (1989)
Actor
Romantic (2021)
as ACP Ramya Gowariker
Padayappa (1999)
as Neelambari
David Reddy (—)
Actor
Maanikya (2014)
as Lavanya
Dayavan (1988)
Actor
Hello Brother (1994)
as Manga
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as 'Maggie' Maragathavalli
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018)
as Azhagu Meena/Jhansi Rani
Parampara (1993)
Actor
Mupparimanam (2017)
as Self
Varam (2004)
Actor
Bhama Kalapam (1988)
as Kavitha
Neram Pularumbol (1986)
as Nancy
Adavi Ramudu (2004)
Actor
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019)
as Nandhini Prakash
Wajood (1998)
as Shalini / Sofia / Amina Twins Triple Role
Annai Kaligambal (2003)
Actor
Jaguar (2016)
as Krishna's Mother
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
as Seetha
Anjaniputra (2017)
as Anjana Devi
Kutti Pisasu (2010)
Actor
Muthal Vasantham (1986)
Actor
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
as Self (Guest Appearance)
Muddula Priyudu (1994)
Actor
Aahwanam (1997)
Actor
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (1999)
as Sireesha
Dhool Parakuthu (1993)
Actor
Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
as Special Appearance in "Thoodhu Varumaa" Song
Annamayya (1997)
as Timakka
Simhadri (2003)
as Self - Dancer
Chandra (2014)
as Special Appearance
Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
as Ramya
Aambala (2015)
as Periya Ponnu
Aryan (1988)
as Nirmala/Nimmi
Khal Nayak (1993)
as Sophia Sulochana
Thirunelveli (2000)
as Azhagamma
Naa Alludu (2005)
as Bhanumati Devi
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000)
Actor
Ravi Bopanna (2022)
Actor
Paarai (2003)
Actor
Dev (2019)
as Padmavati
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015)
as Priyamvada
Chandralekha (1998)
Actor
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke (2002)
as Doctor
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
as Rajyalakshmi
Aakashaganga 2 (2019)
as Dr Soumini Devi
Vamsodharakudu (2000)
as Satya
Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001)
as Raja Rajeshwari
Purushothamudu (2024)
as Vasundhara
Bangarraju (2022)
as Satya
Pattali (1999)
as Kannamma
Rhythm (2000)
Actor
Rangamarthanda (2023)
as Raju Garu
Vaa Arugil Vaa (1991)
Actor
Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
Actor
Aavide Shyamala (1999)
as Shyamala
Devullu (2000)
as Goddess Durga / Bhramarambika
Kathanayagan (1988)
Actor
Adirindi Alludu (1996)
as Lakshmi
Jaya (2002)
as Jaya
Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
Actor
Balakrishnudu (2017)
as Bhanumati Devi
Republic (2021)
as "Vishakha" Vani
Ghaati (2025)
Actor
Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016)
as Satyabhama
Orkkapurathu (1988)
as Sherin
Raja Enga Raja (1995)
as Lakshmi
Kakkakuyil (2001)
as Special Appearance
Julie Ganapathi (2003)
as Vijaya
Criminal (1995)
as A.C.P. Ramya
Pudhiya Sarithiram (1990)
Actor
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam (1990)
as Radha
Hero (2008)
as Triveni Naik (Police Academy Director)
Party (—)
as Abhirami
Shakthi (1988)
Actor
Shapath (1997)
as Kavita D. Kallu (as Ramya Krishna)
Onnaman (2002)
as District Collector Kamala
Devudu (1997)
as Shanti
Loha (1997)
as Karisma
Kouravudu (2000)
as Sasi
Narasimha (2001)
Actor
Puthu Paatu (1990)
as 'Steffi' Steffina
Ooyala (1998)
as Swapna
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Actor
Asathal (2001)
Actor
Aarumugam (2009)
as Malini Devi
Major Chandrakanth (1993)
Actor
Padikkadavan (1985)
as Manju
Vaanchinathan (2001)
as Nandhini
Alludaa Majakaa (1995)
as Pappi
Ammoru (1995)
as Goddess Ammoru
Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
Actor
Shailaja Reddy Alludu (2018)
as Shailaja Reddy
Kuttrapathirikai (2007)
as Divya
Dharma Chakram (1996)
as Sandhya
Krishna Rukmini (1988)
Actor
Anjani Putrudu (2009)
Actor
Bangaru Bullodu (1993)
as Rani
Aham (1992)
Actor
Thulasi (2007)
as Dr. Surekha
Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
Actor
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu (1990)
as Uma
Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
as Poonkodi
Baa Baaro Rasika (2004)
as Ramya
Raktha Kanneeru (2003)
Actor
Ranga the Donga (2010)
Actor
Aadupuliyattam (2016)
as Matangi
Alludugaru (1990)
Actor
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Actor
Bhale Mithrulu (1986)
Actor
Ore Kadal (2007)
as Bela
Kurumbu (2003)
as Cameo Appearance
Jallikkattu (1987)
Actor
Kuthu (2004)
as Cameo
Manyanmar (1992)
as Radhika
Chamundi (2000)
Actor
Vaaname Ellai (1992)
as Subathra
Vellai Manasu (1985)
Actor
Devadas (1989)
as Chandrika
Sri Anjaneyam (2004)
Actor
Love Story 1999 (1998)
as Raaji
Allari Mogudu (1992)
as Mohana
Sankeertana (1987)
Actor
Anuragi (1988)
as Annie
Allari Alludu (1993)
as Herself
Sweety Nanna Jodi (2013)
as Vasundhara Devi
Aayanaki Iddaru (1995)
as Ramya
Allari Priyudu (1993)
as Lalita Rani
Naane Varuven (1992)
as Cameo
Chakravarthy (1987)
as Lakshmi
Iddaru Iddare (1990)
Actor
Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
as Prabhavati
Brindavanam (1992)
Actor
Nageswari (2001)
as Nagaveni
Gadibidi Ganda (1993)
as Mohana
Banarasi Babu (1997)
as Madhubala Chaubey
Mahathma (1996)
as Nancy
Appavum Veenjum (2015)
as Merlin
Police Station Mein Bhoot (—)
Actor
Sutradhaarulu (1989)
Actor
Raju Maharaju (2009)
as Ramya
Chinnabbaayi (1997)
Actor
Gharana Bullodu (1995)
Actor
Rajakali Amman (2000)
Actor
Allari Premikudu (1994)
Actor
Pellala Rajyam (1996)
Actor
Sathya Vaakku (1990)
Actor
Raja Narasimha (2003)
Actor
Kaadhal Oyvathillai (1989)
Actor
Kante Koothurne Kanu (1998)
Actor
Kushi Kushiga (2004)
Actor
Kunguma Kodu (1988)
Actor
Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
Actor
Janmandharam (1988)
as Rekha
Oke Maata (2000)
Actor
Chirunavvula Varamistava (1993)
Actor
Ekangi (2002)
Actor
Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
Actor
Budget Padmanabham (2001)
Actor
Neelambari (2001)
Actor
Tiger Harischandra Prasad (2003)
Actor
Mangalyam Tantunanena (1998)
Actor
Thambi Pondatti (1992)
as Maala