Ramya Krishnan

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Ramya Krishnan : biography

15 September 1967 –

Ramya Krishnan (born 15 September 1967) is an Indian film actress. She has acted in over 200 films in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.

Film career

Ramya started her acting career at the age of 13 and has an acting career spanning over 28 years. She first played the lead role in Vellai Manasu, a Tamil film opposite Y. Gee. Mahendra. She was studying in 9th standard when she acted in that film.

She is most noted for roles of the Goddess in Tamil and Telugu films, notably Ammoru (Amman in Tamil), Raja Kaliamman, Sree Raja Rajaeshwari, Annai Kaligambal, Kutty Pisasu and Madurai Meenatchi. One of her earliest movie roles was in the Kannada film Krishna Rukmini which has been followed with Gadibidi Ganda, Mangalyam Thanthunanaena and Raktha Kanneeru.

Her role in Rajnikanth’s Padayappa, in which she played the villainous Neelambari opposite Rajni won accolades from all over. Padayappa (1999) was also released in Japan, Singapore, London and Paris. After Padayappa she acted in Panchathanthiram opposite Kamal Hassan, Paattali and Paarai with Sarathkumar, Vaanjinathan with Vijaykanth, Budget Pathmanaban and Aayiram Poi Solli with Prabhu, and Asathal with Satyaraj. She appeared in item numbers for the movies Rhythm and Kuthu and in Hindi films such as Khalnayak and Dayavan.

Ramya’s first Telugu film was Bhalae Mithrulu. She achieved fame through Kasinadhuni Viswanath’s Suthradharulu, released in 1987. She emerged as one of the leading actresses in the Telugu industry alongside Radha, Banupriya, Vijayashanti, and Soundarya during 80s and 90s. She has been paired with leading actors such as N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Mohan Babu, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, Jagapati Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Srikanth, Dr Rajasekhar, Junior NTR, and Mahesh Babu.She did a villaneous role in Chaahat opposite Shahrukh Khan. She bagged two prestigious Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and a National Award from the Indian Government as well. She won the Special Jury award for her performance in Dasari Narayana Rao’s film Kante Koothurne Kanu from the Andhra Pradesh state government.http://worldcelebrities12.blogspot.com/2011/11/ramya-krishna.html

Her biggest Kannada hits include Gadibidi Ganda and Mangalyam Thanthunanaena with V. Ravichandran and Raktha Kanneeru with Upendra.http://www.cinebasti.com/celebrity/Ramya-Krishnan/8217/biography

She has also acted in more than 25 Malayalam movies with superstars like Mohanlal, Mammooty, and Jayaram. She had won rave reviews for her role in the Malayalam film ‘Ore Kadal’, released in 2007.http://blog.southernmovie.com/2008/11/ramya-krishnan-to-make-a-comeback/

She has performed in some stage shows in New York, Dallas, San Jose, and Cincinnati. She started a company in the name of her son Ritwik. She is now hosting the entertainment show Zara Masti Zara Dhoom.

She was a judge in a dancing show on Star Vijay: Jodi Number One, season 1, followed by season 5.

Filmography

Telugu

Movie Year Co-Star Role Director Notes
Yamudiki Mogudu 2012 Allari Naresh, Richa Panai Ayyo E. Satti Babu
Madhura Meenakshi 2010
Ranga the Donga 2010 Srikanth, Vimala Raman G.V
Anjani Putrudu 2009 Prema, Naga Babu K. Chandrasekhar
Raju Maharaju 2008 Mohan Babu, Sharwanand, Surveen Chawla Vadina P. Bhanuchandar Won Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam 2009 Prakash Raj Siddarth’s mother P. Kishore Kumar Won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Mr. Girisham 2008 Krishna Bhagavaan Madhuravani
Hero 2008 Nitin, Bhavana, Naga Babu, Babu Mohan Head of Police Academy G. V. Sudhakar
Indrajit 2008 Sai Kumar, Sangeetha Guna Nagendra Prasad
Tulasi 2007 Venkatesh, Nayantara Doctor Boyapati Seenu
Sri Krishna 2006 2006 Srikanth, Venu, Gowri Manjil V. Vijayendra Prasad
Naa Alludu 2005 Jr. NTR, Shriya, Genelia D’Souza Bhanumati Vara Mullapudi
KD No. 1 2004 Srihari, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sudha Radha & Seeta Raviraja Pinisetty
Sri Anjaneyam 2004 Nitin, Charmy, Prakash Raj Anji’s mother Krishna Vamsi Guest Appearance
Kushi Kushiga 2004 Jagapathi Babu Bhavani G. Ram Prasad
Adavi Ramudu 2004 Prabhas B. Gopal Item Song
Varam 2004 Sivaji Ganesan, Jhansi Raghuram
Anji 2004 Chiranjeevi, Namrata Sirodkar, Tinu Anand Kodi Rama Krishna Special Appearance
Raktha Kanneeru 2004 Upendra, Abhirami Kantha Kokila Sadhu
Simhadri 2003 Jr. NTR, Bhoomika Chawla, Ankita S.S. Rajamouli Item Song
Tiger Harischandra Prasad 2003 Harikrishna Wife of the hero V. Samudra
Maa Alludu Very Good 2003 Rajendra Prasad, Allari Naresh, Mounika Prabhavati E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Panchathantiram 2002 Kamal Hassan, Simran Bagga Maragathavalli alias Maggy K. S. Ravikumar
Nilambari 2002 Suman, Vinod Kumar Malli Surya
Budget Padmanabham 2001 Jagapathi Babu, Ravi Teja S. V. Krishna Reddy
Devullu 2000 Prudhvi, Raasi, Rajendra Prasad, Suman Kodi Ramakrishna
Kante Koothurne Kanu 2000 Dasari Narayana Rao, Jayasudha, Jayanthi
Kouravudu 2000 Nagendra Babu Sashi V. Jyoti Kumar
Manasu Paddanu Kaani 2000 Venu, K. Visi Kumar
Manasu Paddanu Kaani 2000 Venu, K. Vishwanath Madhavi Veeru K.
Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi 2000 Rajendra Prasad, Srikanth, Roja, Brahmanandam Raja Vannem Reddy
Sammakka Sarakka 2000 Roja, Dasari Narayana Rao, Jayaprada Dasari Narayana Rao
Vamsoddarakudu 2000 Balakrishna, Krishnam Raju, Radhika, Saakshi Sivanand Satyabhama Sharath
Oke Matta 2000 Upendra Muthyala Subbaiah
Premaku Velayara 1999 J. D. Chakravarthy, Soundarya S. V. Krishna Reddy
Iddaru Mitrulu 1999 Chiranjeevi, Saakshi Sivanand, Suresh K. Raghavendra Rao
English Pellam – East Godavari Mogudu 1999 Srikanth E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Maanavudu Daanavudu 1999 Krishna, Soundarya, Raksha Krishna
Aavide Shyamala 1999 Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Prakash Raj, Roja Raja Vannem Reddy
Love Story 1999 1998 Prabhu Deva, Vadde Naveen K. Raghavendra Rao
Chandralekha 1998 Nagarjuna, Isha Koppikar, Murali Mohan, Chandra Mohan Krishna Vamsi
Deerga Sumangali Bhava 1998 Rajashekhar, Brahmanandam S. V. Krishna Reddy
Kante Kuthurne Kanu 1998 Brahmaji, Dasari Narayana Rao, Prudhvi, Jayasudha Dasari Narayana Rao
Ooyala 1998 Srikanth, Suhasini, Brahmanandam, Nassar S. V. Krishna Reddy
Annamayya 1997 Suman, Bhanupriya, Nagarjuna, Roja Mohan Babu K. Raghavendra Rao
Aahwanam 1997 Srikanth S.V. Krishna Reddy
Chilaka Kottudu 1997 Jagapathi Babu, Madhubala, Rajendra Prasad, Gowthami E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Chinnabbayi 1997 Venkatesh, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Ravali K. Viswanath
Devudu 1997 Balakrishna Raviraja Pinisetty
Evandi Manaammaie 1997 Anandh Babu Mouli
Soggadi Pellam 1996 Mohan Babu, Brahmanandam Muthyala Subbaiah
Amma Ammani Chudalani Undhi 1996 Vinod Kumar, Brahmanandam Sagar
Pellala Rajyam 1996 Krishna, Brahmanandam Mouli
Dharma Chakram 1996 Venkatesh, Prema Suresh Krishna
Adhirindhi Alludu 1996 Mohan Babu, Brahmanandam E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Vamsaniki Okkadu 1996 Balakrishna, Aamani Sharath
Ammoru 1995 Suresh, Soundarya Kodi Ramakrishna
Gharana Bullodu 1995 Nagarjuna, Aamani, Nutana Prasad K. Raghavendra Rao
Super Mogudu 1995 Krishna, Brahmanandam Sharath
Alluda Mazaaka 1995 Chiranjeevi, Rambha E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Ayanaku Iddaru 1995 Jagapathi Babu E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Muddai Muddugumma 1995 Suman S. P. Rajaram
Raja Simham 1995 Rajasekhar K. Raghavendra Rao
Criminal 1994 Nagarjuna, Manisha Koirala Mahesh Bhatt
Hello Brother 1994 Nagarjuna, Soundarya, Rajanala E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Allari Premikudu 1994 Jagapathi Babu K. Raghavendra Rao
Muddula Priyudu 1994 Venkatesh, Brahmanandam, Rambha K. Raghavendra Rao
Jailor Gari Abbai 1994 Jagapathi Babu, Krishnam Raju Sharath
Mugguru Monagallu 1994 Chiranjeevi, Roja, Nagma, Kantha Rao K. Raghavendra Rao
Bangaru Bullodu 1993 Balakrishna, Raveena Tandon Raviraja Pinisetty
Allari Priyudu 1993 Madhubala, Raja Sekhar K. Raghavendra Rao
Major Chandrakanth 1993 NTR, Mohan Babu, Nagma, Sharada K. Raghavendra Rao
Allari Alludu 1993 Nagarjuna, Meena, Nagma A. Kodandarami Reddy
Brundavanam 1992 Rajendra Prasad Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Balarama Krishnulu 1992 Shoban Babu, Jagapathi Babu, Raja Sekhar Raviraja Pinisetty
Allari Mogudu 1992 Mohan Babu, Meena K. Raghavendra Rao
Iddaru Iddare 1990 Nagarjuna, ANR, K. R. Vijaya A. Kodandarami Reddy
Mamasri 1990 Suresh, Brahmanandam Sharath
Dagudu Muthala Dhampathyam 1990 Rajendra Prasad Relangi Narasimha Rao
Agni Pravesam 1990 Bhargavi Yandamuri Virendranath
Alludugaru 1990 Mohan Babu, Sobhana K. Raghavendra Rao
Paila Pachiis 1989 Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam Mouli
Pinni 1989 Vijaya Naresh Vijay Nirmala
Suthradharulu 1989 ANR, Bhanu Chander, Murali Mohan, K. R. Vijaya, Sujatha K. Viswanath
Bava Marudula Sawal 1988 Rajasekhar, Rajendra Prasad, Jeevita, Sarath Babu P. V. Ganesh
Asthulu Anthasthulu 1988 Rajendra Prasad B. Bhaskara Rao
Coolie 1988 Arjun Sarja Chakravarthy
Sankellu 1988 Daggubhati Raja C. Sambhasiva Rao
Krishna Rukmini 1988 Vishnuvardhan H.R. Bhargava First Kannada movie
Chakravarthy 1987 Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, Mohan Babu Raviraja Pinisetty
Sankeerthana 1987 Nagarjuna, Sarath Babu Geetha Krishna
Krishna Leela 1987 Kalyana Chakravarthy Raviraja Pinisetty
Madana Gopaludu 1987 Rajendra Prasad P. S. Krishna Mohan Reddy
Kanchu Kagada 1984 Krishna, Sridevi A. Kodandarami Reddy