Name- Ramya Krishnan
Date of Birth- 15 September 1970
Age- 49 years(as in 2019)
Religion- Hinduism
Nationality- Indian
Mother- Maaya
Father- Krishnan
Sister– Vinaya Krishnan
Brother- N/A
Marital Status/Marriage- Married
Husband- Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi
Son- Ritwik
Daughter- N/A
Height- 5’5 approx.
Weight- 67kg approx.
Net Worth- N/A
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Ramya Krishnan Biography
Ramya Krishnan is an Indian actress. She is primarily known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Bollywood cinema. Born on 15 September 1970, she completed her education from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The actress rose to fame for portraying the role of “Shivagami” in Blockbuster movie Bahubali: The Beginning and Bahubali: The Conclusion. She won everyone’s heart with her power packed performance in the movie. She portrayed the character of a lady who was strong and fearless in both the franchise of movie. Her performance was critically acclaimed by everyone making her stand out in the movie being a legendary actress.
Facts About Ramya Krishnan
- She made her debut at the age of 13 with Tamil movie named “Vellai Manasu” in the year 1983.
- Till date, she has done more than 250 movies in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.
- She is a trained dancer in various dance forms including Kuchipudi, Bharathanatyam and Western dance.
- Ramya is a popular face not only in South cinema but in Bollywood as well. She has worked with actors Amitabh Bachchan in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sanjay Dutt in Khalnayak, Nana Patekar in Wajood, Govinda and Shahrukh Khan.
- She has won many awards for her amazing contribution to the industry over the years.
- Also, she has been part of popular television serial Shaktimaan where she played the role of Shaliyaa.
- Politician Jayalalithaa and Comedian Cho Ramaswamy are her inspirations.
- In the year 2006, she judged the reality show on Vijaya TV named “Jodi Number One”.
- Her role in blockbuster movie Bahubali starring stars like Prabhas and Anushka Shetty received lots of praise by the movie critics.
- Initially, actress Sridevi was approached for the role of Sivagami in movie Bahubali but due to her high demand of money, director S.S Rajamouli later offered the role to Ramya.
Ramya Krishnan Family
She was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India into a high class Hindu family. Her father name is Krishnan and mother name is Maaya. She has a sister named Vinaya Krishnan. The comedian Cho Ramaswamy is her uncle. The actress is very close to her family and has made them proud by being one of the most successful actresses of the south industry. She is definitely a legendary actress owing to the work she has done so far in the industry.
Ramya Krishan Husband
She is married to director Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi. Her love story with her husband is a beautiful saga. Eventually, they met and became good friends. Then they dated for almost 7 years and finally decided to tie the knot. The couple got married in a lavish wedding ceremony accompanied by close friends and family on 12 June 2003. They are happily married ever since and are proud parents of a son named Ritwik.
Ramya Krishnan Career
She started her career at the age of 13 with Tamil movie Vellai Manasu. Since then there is no looking back for her and she has done more than 250 movies in various languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Over the time she emerged as one of the talented actresses who got the chance to work with many popular actors. The actress has won many prestigious awards for her work. Her most acclaimed character is from movie “Bahubali” as Sivagami. This role has made her the legendary actress giving her immense popularity all over the world.
Ramya Krishnan Movies
She has done work in Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu, Telugu, and Malayalam industry. Here is the list of all the movies she has been part of:
Bollywood Movies
Year Movie Role
1988 Dayavan Dancer
1993 Parampara Tara
1993 Khal Nayak Ballu's wife Sofia
1995 Criminal Ramya
1996 Chaahat Reshma Narang
1997 Shapath Kavita D. Kallu
1997 Loha Karishma
1997 Banarasi Babu Madhubala Choubey
1998 Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan Neha
1998 Wajood Shalini / Sofia / Amina
2019 Tera Yaar Hoon Main Amithab's wife
Tamil Movies
Year Movies Role
1983 Vellai Manasu
1985 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo Kasturi/Lalitha
1985 Padikkadavan Manju
1986 Muthal Vasantham Nithya
1986 Pudhiya Poovithu Alli
1986 Sarvam Sakthimayam Goddess Kaliamman
1987 Jallikattu Ramya Krishnan (TV Anchor)
1987 Vilangu Kavitha
1987 Aankalai Nambathey Ananthi
1987 Per Sollum Pillai Rekha
1988 Thambi Thanga Kambi Chithra
1988 Katha Nayagan Mrs. Nanthagopal
1988 Kunguma Kodu Shanthi
1989 Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal Urvashi
1990 Puthu Paatu Stephie
1990 Puthiya Charithiram Geetha
1990 Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu Inspector Uma
1991 Captain Prabhakaran Poongodi
1991 Vaa Arugil Vaa Chandra
1991 Sigaram Aparna
1992 Thambi Pondatti Mala
1992 Vaaname Ellai Subathra
1992 Naane Varuven Shape shifting Cobra
1993 Maathangal Ezhu
1993 Pon Vilangu Raani
1993 Dhool Parakuthu
1995 Raja Enga Raja Lakshmi
1999 Paattali Kannamma
1999 Padayappa Neelambari
2000 Rhythm Dancer
2000 Budget Padmanabhan Ramya
2000 Rajakali Amman Goddess Rajakali Amman
2000 Thirunelveli Azhagamma (Dancer)
2001 Parthale Paravasam Commère
2001 Narasimha Onam Festival Dancer
2001 Asathal Gowri
2001 Sri Raja Rajeshwari Raja Rajeshwari
2001 Vaanchinathan Nandhini
2001 Nageswari Nageswari
2002 Jaya Jaya
2002 Baba Neelambari
2002 Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! Doctor
2002 Panchathantiram Maragathavalli alias Maggie
2003 Kurumbu Komalavalli
2003 Anbe Anbe Dancer
2003 Annai Kaligambal Annai Kaligambal/Parvathy
2003 Paarai Vasantha
2003 Kaakha Kaakha Club Dancer
2003 Julie Ganapathi Viji Balakumaran
2004 Kuthu Meena (Dancer)
2004 Kanavu Meippada Vendum Varalakshmi
2007 Kuttrapathirikai Divya
2009 Kutti Pisasu Goddess Kinathadi Kaali
2009 Arumugam Malini Devi
2015 Baahubali: The Beginning Queen Regent Sivagami Devi
2015 Aambala Periya Ponnu
2017 Baahubali: The Conclusion Queen Mother Sivagami Devi
2017 Mupparimanam Herself
2018 Thaanaa Serndha Koottam Azhagu Meena (Jhansi Rani)
2019 Party Abhirami
2019 Sabaash Naidu Shweta Naidu
2019 Uyarndha Manithan
2019 Super Deluxe Leela
2019 Dev Padmavathy
2019 Vandha Rajava Thaan Varuven Nandhini Prakash
Telugu Movies
Year Movies Role
1984 Kanchu Kagada
1986 Bhale Mithrulu
1987 Chakravarthy Lakshmi
1987 Sankeerthana Keerthana
1987 Krishna Leela Leela
1987 Madana Gopaludu
1987 Sri Devi Kamakshi Kataksham Parvathi Devi, Kanchi Kamakshi
1988 Bava Marudula Saval Ramya
1988 Asthulu Anthasthulu Radha
1988 Coolie
1988 Bhama Kalapam Kavitha
1988 Sankellu
1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi Seeta
1989 Swathi Chinukulu Santhi
1989 Paila Pacheesu Saranya
1989 Pinni Rekha
1989 Sutradharulu Seethaalu
1990 Iddaru Iddare Aruna
1990 Mamasri Suresh wife Neelima
1990 Dagudumuthala Dampathyam Radha
1990 Agni Pravesam Sahithi
1990 Alludugaru Revathi
1991 Paramasivudu
1992 Balarama Krishnulu Lalitha
1992 Allari Mogudu Mohana
1993 Bangaru Bullodu Rani
1993 Allari Priyudu Lalitha(Saritha)
1993 Major Chandrakanth Hema
1993 Kirayi Gunda
1993 Allari Alludu Herself (cameo)
1993 Brundavanam Latha Devi
1994 Criminal Ramya
1994 Hello Brother Manga
1994 Allari Premikudu Swapna
1994 Muddula Priyudu Sandhya
1994 Jailor Gari Abbai Vyjayanthi
1994 Mugguru Monagallu Naga Mani(Roja Ramani)
1995 Ammoru Ammoru
1995 Gharana Bullodu Papaji
1995 Super Mogudu Ramya Krishna
1995 Alluda Mazaaka Pappi
1995 Aayanaki Iddaru Ramya(Saritha)
1995 Maya Bazaar Herself (cameo)
1995 Muddai Muddugumma Roja
1995 Raja Simham Latha
1996 Soggadi Pellam Janaki(Roja Ramani)
1996 Amma Ammani Chudalani Undhi Janaki
1996 Pellala Rajyam Rajani
1996 Dharma Chakram Sandhya(Roja Ramani)
1996 Adhirindhi Alludu Lakshmi
1996 Vamsanikokkadu Radha Bai
1997 Annamayya Timmakka
1997 Aahvaanam Rajeswari (Saritha)
1997 Chilakkottudu Bombay Papa
1997 Chinnabbayi Uma Devi
1997 Devudu Shanti
1997 Evandi Pelli Cheskondi
1997 Evandi Mana Ammayi
1998 Love Story 1999 TV Anchor Raaji
1998 Chandralekha Chandra
1998 Deergha Sumangali Bhava Vaani(Saritha)
1998 Kante Kuthurne Kanu Jyothi
1998 Ooyala Swapna
1999 Premaku Velayara Herself (cameo)
1999 Iddaru Mitrulu Shanti
1999 English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu Sirisha (Roja Ramani)
1999 Maanavudu Daanavudu Heroine Sithara
1999 Aavide Shyamala Shyamala
2000 Devullu Goddess Durga
2000 Kouravudu Sashi
2000 Manasu Paddanu Kaani Madhavi
2000 Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi Baby Bhagavathula BalaTripura Sundari(Roja Ramani)
2000 Sammakka Sarakka Sammakka
2000 Vamsoddarakudu Satyabhama
2000 Oke Maata
2001 Budget Padmanabham Ramya(Shilpa)
2002 Nilambari Malli
2003 Simhadri Herself (cameo)
2003 Tiger Harischandra Prasad Rajeswari(Shilpa)
2003 Maa Alludu Very Good Prabhavati(Shilpa)
2004 KD No. 1 Radha & Seeta
2004 Sri Anjaneyam SivaPrasad's Wife, Anji's mother
2004 Kushi Kushiga Bhavani(Shilpa)
2004 Adavi Ramudu Herself (cameo)
2004 Varam
2004 Naani
2004 Anji Herself (cameo)
2004 Raktha Kanneeru Kantha
2005 Naa Alludu Bhanumati
2006 Sri Krishna 2006 Bhanumati(Shilpa)
2007 Tulasi Dr Surekha
2008 Raju Maharaju Ramya
2008 Mr. Girisham Madhuravani
2008 Hero Triveni Naik, Director of Police Academy
2008 Indrajit Principal Stella Madam
2009 Anjani Putrudu Seethammavaru
2009 Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam Raja Lakshmi
2010 Ranga The Donga Bhavani Prasad's Wife
2012 Yamudiki Mogudu Ayyoni
2014 Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra Adhiparasakthi, Parvathi Devi
2015 Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Priyamvada
2015 Baahubali: The Beginning Sivagami Devi
2016 Soggade Chinni Nayana Satyabhama
2017 Hello Sarojini
2017 Balakrishnudu Bhanumati Devi
2017 Baahubali: The Conclusion Sivagami Devi
2018 Shailaja Reddy Alludu Shailaja Reddy
Malayalam Movies
Year Movies Role
1986 Neram Pularumbol
1988 Aryan Nirmala
1988 Janmandharam Rekha
1988 Bheekaran
1988 Orkkappurathu Sherin
1988 Anuragi Annie
1989 Devadas Chandramukhi
1991 Kadhanayika Sharada
1992 Aham Mariana
1992 Manyanmaar Radhika
1992 Australia Sandra
1996 Mahathma Nancy
2001 Kakkakuyil Herself
2001 Nagaravadhu Nirmala
2002 Onnaman Kamala
2007 Ore Kadal Bela
2015 Appavum Veenjum Merlin
2016 Aadupuliyattam Matangi
2019 Aakasha Ganga 2 Dr Soumini Devi
Kannada Movies
Year Movies Role
1988 Krishna Rukmini
1988 Shakthi
1993 Gadibidi Ganda Mohana
1998 Mangalyam Tantunanena
2000 Sneha
2000 Yare Nee Abhimani
2001 Neelambari
2001 Andhra Hendthi
2002 Ekangi
2002 Chamundi
2003 Raktha Kanneeru Kanta
2003 Raja Narasimha Soundarya
2004 Baa Baaro Rasika Ramya
2004 Naanu Naane
2006 Sri Kalikamba
2013 Sweety Nanna Jodi Vasundhara Devi
2014 Maanikya Lavanya
2016 Jaguar Krishna's mother
2017 Anjani Putra Anjana Devi
Ramya Krishnan Television Shows
Not only on big screen, but the actress has been part of small screen as well. Here is the list of all the shows and reality shows she has been part of:
Year Television Shows Role
2006 Jodi Number One Judge
2007-2008 Thanga vettai Host
2007-2008 Bangaram Mee Kosam Host
2008 - 2009 Kalasam Ranjani / Neelambari
2009 - 2013 Thangam Ganga
2013 Rajakumari Rajakumari
2013 - 2017 Vamsam Shakthi / Archana
Ramya Krishnan Awards
She has won many awards for her outstanding performances in the movies. Here are the awards she has won till date:
| Year | Movies | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | Nandi Awards | Nandi Award for Best Actress | Won |
| 2000 | Padayappa | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize | Won |
| 2000 | Padayappa | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | Won |
| 2007 | Ore Kadal | Dubai Amma Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2007 | Ore Kadal | Amrita Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | Nandi Awards | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2010 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | 57th Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | Won |
| 2016 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Nandi Awards | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2016 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | Won |
| 2016 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2016 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 1st IIFA Utsavam | IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress- Telugu | Won |
| 2016 | Baahubali: The Beginning | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actress- Tamil | Won |
| 2016 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2018 | Baahubali: The Conclusion | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | Won |
| 2018 | Baahubali: The Conclusion | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
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