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