Ramya Krishnan : biography
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 |
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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 |