Ramya Krishnan
Ramya Krishnan is an Indian actress whose acting career spans Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. She is widely associated with Neelambari in Padayappa and Rajamata Sivagami Devi in the two Baahubali films. Her credits also include Ammoru, Panchatanthiram, Queen, Super Deluxe and Jailer. Browse this gallery for Ramya Krishnan photos, film stills and photoshoot pictures from across her career.
Ramya Krishnan Photo Gallery
Ramya Krishnan Bio
Ramya Krishnan was born on 15 September 1970 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She began acting with the Tamil film Vellai Manasu in 1985 and went on to appear in more than 260 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. Her Telugu breakthrough came with Sutradharulu in 1989.
During the 1990s, she appeared in films including Alludugaru, Allari Mogudu, Ammoru and Annamayya. Her Hindi credits from this period included Parampara, Khal Nayak, Chaahat, Wajood and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. In Tamil cinema, one of her best-known performances came as Neelambari opposite Rajinikanth in Padayappa in 1999.
The role earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Tamil. She later appeared in films such as Rajakali Amman, Panchatanthiram, Julie Ganapathi and Ore Kadal. A major later-career role was Rajamata Sivagami Devi in Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
Her performance received Filmfare and Nandi awards for Best Supporting Actress. She also portrayed a politician inspired by J. Jayalalithaa in the 2019 streaming series Queen.
Other later credits include Super Deluxe, Republic, Liger, Guntur Kaaram and Purushothamudu. In 2023, she reunited with Rajinikanth for Jailer.
Ramya Krishnan Quick Facts
- Profession
- Actress
- Born
- 15 September 1970
- Birthplace
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Known for
- Padayappa, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Queen, Super Deluxe and Jailer
Ramya Krishnan Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | Manju |
| 1985 | Vellai Manasu | |
| 1986 | Bhale Mithrulu | |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | |
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | Nancy |
| 1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | |
| 1987 | Chakravarthy | Lakshmi |
| 1987 | Jallikkattu | |
| 1987 | Madana Gopaludu | Gowri |
| 1987 | Per Sollum Pillai | |
| 1987 | Sankeertana | |
| 1988 | Anuragi | Annie |
| 1988 | Aryan | Nirmala/Nimmi |
| 1988 | Asthulu Anthasthulu | Radha |
| 1988 | Bhama Kalapam | Kavitha |
| 1988 | Dayavan | |
| 1988 | Janmandharam | Rekha |
| 1988 | Kathanayagan | |
| 1988 | Krishna Rukmini | |
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | |
| 1988 | Orkkapurathu | Sherin |
| 1988 | Shakthi | |
| 1988 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | |
| 1989 | Devadas | Chandrika |
| 1989 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Seetha |
| 1989 | Kaadhal Oyvathillai | |
| 1989 | Sutradhaarulu | |
| 1989 | Swathi Chinukulu | |
| 1990 | Alludugaru | |
| 1990 | Dagudumuthala Dampathyam | Radha |
| 1990 | Iddaru Iddare | |
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | Uma |
| 1990 | Pudhiya Sarithiram | |
| 1990 | Puthu Paatu | 'Steffi' Steffina |
| 1990 | Sathya Vaakku | |
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Poonkodi |
| 1991 | Sigaram | Aparna |
| 1991 | Vaa Arugil Vaa | |
| 1992 | Aham | |
| 1992 | Allari Mogudu | Mohana |
| 1992 | Balarama Krishnulu | Lalitha |
| 1992 | Brindavanam | |
| 1992 | Manyanmar | Radhika |
| 1992 | Naane Varuven | Cameo |
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Maala |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Subathra |
| 1993 | Allari Alludu | Herself |
| 1993 | Allari Priyudu | Lalita Rani |
| 1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | Rani |
| 1993 | Chirunavvula Varamistava | |
| 1993 | Dhool Parakuthu | |
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | Mohana |
| 1993 | Khal Nayak | Sophia Sulochana |
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | |
| 1993 | Parampara | |
| 1993 | Pon Vilangu | Rani |
| 1994 | Allari Premikudu | |
| 1994 | Hello Brother | Manga |
| 1994 | Muddula Priyudu | |
| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | |
| 1995 | Aayanaki Iddaru | Ramya |
| 1995 | Alludaa Majakaa | Pappi |
| 1995 | Ammoru | Goddess Ammoru |
| 1995 | Criminal | A.C.P. Ramya |
| 1995 | Gharana Bullodu | |
| 1995 | Raja Enga Raja | Lakshmi |
| 1996 | Adirindi Alludu | Lakshmi |
| 1996 | Chaahat | Reshma Narang |
| 1996 | Dharma Chakram | Sandhya |
| 1996 | Mahathma | Nancy |
| 1996 | Pellala Rajyam | |
| 1996 | Vamsanikokkadu | |
| 1997 | Aahwanam | |
| 1997 | Annamayya | Timakka |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Madhubala Chaubey |
| 1997 | Chinnabbaayi | |
| 1997 | Devudu | Shanti |
| 1997 | Loha | Karisma |
| 1997 | Shapath | Kavita D. Kallu |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Neha Ahuja |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | |
| 1998 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | |
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 | Raaji |
| 1998 | Mangalyam Tantunanena | |
| 1998 | Ooyala | Swapna |
| 1998 | Wajood | Shalini / Sofia / Amina |
| 1999 | Aavide Shyamala | Shyamala |
| 1999 | English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Sireesha |
| 1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Neelambari |
| 1999 | Pattali | Kannamma |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Ramya |
| 2000 | Chamundi | |
| 2000 | Devullu | Goddess Durga / Bhramarambika |
| 2000 | Kouravudu | Sasi |
| 2000 | Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi | |
| 2000 | Oke Maata | |
| 2000 | Rajakali Amman | |
| 2000 | Rhythm | |
| 2000 | Sammakka Sarakka | |
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Azhagamma |
| 2000 | Vamsodharakudu | Satya |
| 2001 | Asathal | |
| 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Special appearance |
| 2001 | Nageswari | Nagaveni |
| 2001 | Narasimha | |
| 2001 | Neelambari | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Self |
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Raja Rajeshwari |
| 2001 | Vaanchinathan | Nandhini |
| 2002 | Baba | Neelambari, special appearance |
| 2002 | Ekangi | |
| 2002 | Jaya | Jaya |
| 2002 | Onnaman | District Collector Kamala |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | 'Maggie' Maragathavalli |
| 2002 | Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke | Doctor |
| 2003 | Anbe Anbe | |
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | |
| 2003 | Julie Ganapathi | Vijaya |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Special appearance in Thoodhu Varumaa song |
| 2003 | Kurumbu | Cameo appearance |
| 2003 | Maa Alludu Very Good | Prabhavati |
| 2003 | Paarai | |
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | |
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2003 | Simhadri | Self, dancer |
| 2003 | Tiger Harischandra Prasad | |
| 2004 | Adavi Ramudu | Special appearance |
| 2004 | Baa Baaro Rasika | Ramya |
| 2004 | Kushi Kushiga | |
| 2004 | Kuthu | Cameo |
| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam | Anji's mother |
| 2004 | Varam | |
| 2005 | Naa Alludu | Bhanumati Devi |
| 2006 | Sri Krishna 2006 | |
| 2007 | Kuttrapathirikai | Divya |
| 2007 | Ore Kadal | Bela |
| 2007 | Thulasi | Dr. Surekha |
| 2008 | Hero | Triveni Naik |
| 2009 | Aarumugam | Malini Devi |
| 2009 | Anjani Putrudu | |
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Rajyalakshmi |
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | Ramya |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Rajamata Sivagami Devi |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Rajamata Sivagami Devi |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe | |
| 2021 | Republic | |
| 2022 | Liger | |
| 2023 | Jailer | |
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | |
| 2024 | Purushothamudu | |
| Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 | Sivagami, voice | |
| David Reddy | ||
| Party | Abhirami | |
| Police Station Mein Bhoot | ||
| Raaka |
TV and Web Series
| Year | Title | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Queen | Streaming | Politician inspired by J. Jayalalithaa |
| Mahabharatham | TV | Goddess Mahalakshmi |
