Ramya Krishnan filmography
The following is the filmography of Indian television and film actress Ramya Krishnan. She is predominantly known for her work in Telugu and Tamil films, along with appearances in Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films.
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Bhale Mithrulu | |||
| 1987 | Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | ||
| Sankeerthana | Keerthana | |||
| Dayamayudu | ||||
| Krishna Leela | Leela | |||
| Madana Gopaludu | Gowri | |||
| 1988 | Bava Marudula Saval | Ramya | ||
| Asthulu Anthasthulu | Radha | |||
| Collector Vijaya | ||||
| Coolie | ||||
| Sri Devi Kamakshi Kataksham | Parvathi Devi, Kanchi Kamakshi | Dubbed in Tamil as Kaakkum Kamakshi | ||
| Bhama Kalapam | Kavitha | |||
| Sankellu | ||||
| 1989 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Seeta | ||
| Swathi Chinukulu | Santhi | |||
| Paila Pacheesu | Saranya | |||
| Pinni | Rekha | |||
| Sutradharulu | Seethaalu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Iddaru Iddare | Aruna | ||
| Mamasri | Neelima | |||
| Dagudumuthala Dampathyam | Radha | |||
| Agni Pravesam | Sahithi | |||
| Alludugaru | Revathi | |||
| 1991 | Parama Sivudu | Sita | ||
| 1992 | Balarama Krishnulu | Lalitha | ||
| Allari Mogudu | Mohana | |||
| 1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | Rani | ||
| Allari Priyudu | Lalitha | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | ||
| Major Chandrakanth | Hema | |||
| Kirayi Gunda | ||||
| Allari Alludu | Special appearance in song "Ninnu roaddu meedha" | |||
| Brundavanam | Latha Devi | |||
| 1994 | Criminal | Ramya | Bilingual film; also shot in Hindi | |
| Hello Brother | Manga | |||
| Allari Premikudu | Swapna | |||
| Muddula Priyudu | Sandhya | |||
| Jailor Gari Abbai | Vyjayanthi | |||
| Mugguru Monagallu | Naga Mani | |||
| 1995 | Ammoru | Ammoru | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | Papaji | |||
| Super Mogudu | Ramya Krishna | |||
| Alluda Mazaaka | Pappi | |||
| Aayanaki Iddaru | Ramya | |||
| Maya Bazaar | Cameo | |||
| Muddai Muddugumma | Roja | |||
| Raja Simham | Latha | |||
| 1996 | Soggadi Pellam | Janaki | ||
| Amma Ammani Chudalani Undhi | Janaki | |||
| Pellala Rajyam | Rajani | |||
| Dharma Chakram | Sandhya | |||
| Adhirindhi Alludu | Lakshmi | |||
| Vamsanikokkadu | Radha Bai | |||
| 1997 | Annamayya | Timmakka | ||
| Aahvaanam | Rajeswari | |||
| Chilakkottudu | Bombay Papa | Cameo | ||
| Chinnabbayi | Uma Devi | |||
| Devudu | Shanti | |||
| Evandi Pelli Cheskondi | Kasthuri | [1] | ||
| Evandi Mana Ammayi | ||||
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 | Raaji | ||
| Chandralekha | Chandra | |||
| Deergha Sumangali Bhava | Vaani | |||
| Kante Kuthurne Kanu | Jyothi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | ||
| Won—Nandi Special Jury Award | ||||
| Ooyala | Swapna | |||
| 1999 | Premaku Velayara | Special appearance in song "Chinna Gownu Vesukunna" | ||
| Iddaru Mitrulu | Shanti | |||
| English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Sirisha | |||
| Maanavudu Daanavudu | Sithara | |||
| Aavide Syamala | Syamala | |||
| 2000 | Durga | Amman | Special appearance | |
| Devullu | Kanakadurga, Bhramarambika | Special appearance | ||
| Kauravudu | Sashi | |||
| Manasu Paddanu Kaani | Madhavi | |||
| Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi | Baby Bhagavathula Bala Tripura Sundari | |||
| Sammakka Sarakka | Sammakka | |||
| Vamsoddarakudu | Satyabhama | |||
| Oke Maata | ||||
| 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | Ramya | ||
| 2002 | Nilambari | Malli | ||
| 2003 | Simhadri | Special appearance in song "Chinnadamme Cheekulu" | ||
| Tiger Harischandra Prasad | Rajeswari | |||
| Maa Alludu Very Good | Prabhavati | |||
| 2004 | Kedi No. 1 | Radha & Seeta | ||
| Sri Anjaneyam | Siva Prasad's wife, Anji's mother | Special appearance | ||
| Kushi Kushiga | Bhavani | |||
| Adavi Ramudu | Special appearance in song "Jantanu Vidadeese" | |||
| Varam | ||||
| Naani | Cameo | |||
| Anji | Special appearance in song "Chikubuku Pori" | |||
| Raktha Kanneeru | Kantha | |||
| 2005 | Naa Alludu | Bhanumati | ||
| 2006 | Sri Krishna 2006 | Bhanumati | ||
| 2007 | Tulasi | Dr Surekha | ||
| 2008 | Raju Maharaju | Ramya | Won—Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Mr. Girisham | Madhuravani | |||
| Hero | Triveni Naik | |||
| Indrajit | Principal Stella Madam | |||
| 2009 | Anjani Putrudu | Seethammavaru | Special appearance | |
| Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Raja Lakshmi | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | ||
| 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 | ||
| Baahubali: The Beginning | Sivagami Devi | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Won—Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress Won—SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
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| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Satyabhama | ||
| Jaguar | Krishna's mother | Bilingual film; also shot in Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Hello | Sarojini | ||
| Balakrishnudu | Bhanumati Devi | |||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Sivagami Devi | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | ||
| 2018 | Shailaja Reddy Alludu | Shailaja Reddy | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | [2] |
| 2021 | Romantic | Ramya Gowarikar | ||
| Republic | Vishaka Vani | |||
| 2022 | The Life of Muthu | narrator | Voiceover for Telugu trailer | |
| Liger | Balamani | Bilingual film; also shot in Hindi | [3] | |
| Bangarraju | Satyabhama | [4] | ||
| 2023 | Rangamarthanda | Raju Garu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | |
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | Vaira Vasundhara | ||
| Purushothamudu | Vasundhara | |||
| 2025 | Baahubali: The Epic | Sivagami Devi | Combined re-release version of The Beginning and The Conclusion |
Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Actress | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Khadgam | Sonali Bendre | Telugu |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Vellai Manasu | Raji | Tamil Debut | |
| 1985 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kasturi / Lalitha | Dual role | |
| Padikkadavan | Manju | |||
| 1986 | Sarvam Sakthimayam | Goddess Kaliamman | [5] | |
| Muthal Vasantham | Nithya | |||
| Pudhiya Poovithu | Alli | |||
| 1987 | Vilangu | Kavitha | ||
| Aankalai Nambathey | Ananthi | |||
| Per Sollum Pillai | Rekha | |||
| Jallikattu | Ramya Krishnan (TV anchor) | Guest appearance | ||
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Shanthi | ||
| Katha Nayagan | Mrs. Nanthagopal | Guest appearance | ||
| Thambi Thanga Kambi | Chithra | |||
| 1989 | Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | Urvashi | Guest appearance | |
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | Inspector Uma | ||
| Puthiya Charithiram | Geetha | |||
| Puthu Paatu | Stephie | Guest appearance | ||
| Sathya Vaakku | Anitha | |||
| 1991 | Sigaram | Aparna | ||
| Vaa Arugil Vaa | Chandra | |||
| Captain Prabhakaran | Poongodi | |||
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Mala | ||
| Naane Varuven | Shape shifting Cobra | Guest appearance in song "Pogathe Ennai Thaandi" | ||
| Vaaname Ellai | Subathra | |||
| 1993 | Pon Vilangu | Raani | ||
| Maathangal Ezhu | Savitri | |||
| Dhool Parakuthu | Raasathi | |||
| 1995 | Raja Enga Raja | Lakshmi | ||
| Marri | Partially reshot | |||
| 1999 | Padayappa | Neelambari | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
[6] |
| Paattali | Kannamma | |||
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Azhagamma (Dancer) | Guest appearance | |
| Rajakali Amman | Goddess Rajakali Amman | |||
| Budget Padmanabhan | Ramya | |||
| Rhythm | Dancer | Guest appearance | ||
| Pottu Amman | Amman | Special appearance | ||
| 2001 | Nageswari | Nageswari | ||
| Vaanchinathan | Nandhini | |||
| Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Raja Rajeshwari | |||
| Asathal | Gowri | |||
| Narasimha | Onam Festival Dancer | Guest appearance | ||
| Parthale Paravasam | Commère | Guest appearance | ||
| 2002 | Panchathantiram | Maragathavalli alias Maggie | ||
| Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Doctor | Guest appearance | ||
| Baba | Neelambari | Guest appearance | ||
| Jaya | Jaya | |||
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Annai Kaligambal / Parvathy | ||
| Julie Ganapathi | Viji Balakumaran | |||
| Anbe Anbe | Dancer | Guest appearance | ||
| Paarai | Vasantha | |||
| Kaakha Kaakha | Club Dancer | Guest appearance | ||
| Kurumbu | Komalavalli | |||
| 2004 | Kuthu | Meena (Dancer) | Guest appearance | |
| Kanavu Meippada Vendum | Varalakshmi | Playback singer for song "Thazhampoove vaa va" | ||
| 2007 | Kuttrapathirikai | Divya | ||
| 2009 | Kutti Pisasu | Goddess Kinathadi Kaali | ||
| Arumugam | Malini Devi | |||
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Sivagami Devi | ||
| Aambala | Periya Ponnu | |||
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Sivagami Devi | Partially reshot version | [7] |
| Mupparimanam | Herself | Guest appearance in song "Let's Go Party" | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Azhagu Meena (Jhansi Rani) | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe | Leela | [8] | |
| Dev | Padmavathy | |||
| Vandha Rajava Thaan Varuven | Nandhini Prakash | |||
| 2023 | Jailer | Vijaya Pandian aka "Viji" | ||
| 2026 | Jailer 2 † |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Shakthi | Shwetha | Kannada Debut | |
| Krishna Rukmini | Rukmini | |||
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | Mohana | ||
| 1998 | Mangalyam Tantunanena | Radha | ||
| 2000 | Yare Nee Abhimani | Prajna | ||
| Sneha | Kavya | |||
| 2001 | Andhra Hendthi | |||
| Neelambari | Malli / Akhila Sriram "Neelambari" / Durga | |||
| 2002 | Chamundi | Cameo in song "Usaravalli" | ||
| Ekangi | Shilpa | |||
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | Soundarya | ||
| Shri Kalikamba | Shri Kalikamba, Parvathi | |||
| Raktha Kanneeru | Kantha | |||
| 2004 | Baa Baaro Rasika | Ramya | ||
| 2004 | Naanu Naane | Cameo in song "Neenade Neenade" | ||
| 2006 | Sri Kalikamba | Parvati / Kali | ||
| 2013 | Sweety Nanna Jodi | Vasundhara Devi | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada | |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Lavanya | Extended Cameo Appearance | |
| 2016 | Jaguar | Krishna's mother | Bilingual film; also shot in Telugu | |
| 2017 | Anjani Putra | Anjana Devi |
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | Nancy | Malayalam Debut | |
| 1988 | Anuragi | Annie | ||
| Bheekaran | ||||
| Orkkappurathu | Sherin | |||
| Janmandharam | Rekha | |||
| Aryan | Nirmala | |||
| 1989 | Devadas | Chandramukhi | ||
| 1991 | Kadhanayika | Sharada | ||
| 1992 | Aham | Mariana | ||
| Australia | Sandra | |||
| Manyanmaar | Radhika | |||
| 1996 | Mahathma | Nancy | ||
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Dancer | Guest appearance in "Megharagam" song | |
| 2002 | Onnaman | Kamala | ||
| 2007 | Ore Kadal | Bela | ||
| 2015 | Appavum Veenjum | Merlin | ||
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam | Matangi | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress - Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | Soumini Devi | [9] |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dayavan | Dancer | Hindi Debut | |
| 1993 | Khal Nayak | Sofia | ||
| Parampara | Tara | |||
| 1995 | Criminal | Ramya | ||
| 1996 | Chaahat | Reshma Narang | ||
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Madhubala Choubey | ||
| Loha | Karishma | |||
| Shapath | Kavita Kallu | |||
| 1998 | Wajood | Shalini/Sofia/Amina | ||
| Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan | Neha | |||
| 2022 | Liger | Balamani | [3] | |
| 2025 | Jaat | Vasundara | [10] |
Television
Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Kalasam | Ranjani and Neelambari | Tamil | |
| 2009–2013 | Thangam | Ganga | ||
| 2012–2013 | Ala Modalaindi | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Rajakumari | Neelambari | Tamil | |
| 2013–2017 | Vamsam | Shakthi and Archana | ||
| 2019 | Queen | J.Jayalalithaa | Tamil | [11] |
| 2020 | Naga Bhairavi | Mahasadvi | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | Nala Damayanthi | Amman | Tamil | For promotion |
| Sandhya Raagam | Herself | For promotion |
Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jodi Number One | Judge | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2007–2008 | Thanga Vettai | Host | Sun TV | ||
| Bangaram Mee Kosam | Telugu | Gemini TV | |||
| 2010 | Dhee S4 | Guest Judge | ETV | ||
| 2012 | Kaiyil Oru Kodi | Participant | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Bigg Boss S3 | Guest Host | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2020 | Kodeeswari | Participant | Tamil | Colors Tamil | [12] |
| Cooku with Comali | Guest Judge | Star Vijay | |||
| Dance vs Dance | Judge | Colors Tamil | |||
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa The Next Singing ICON | Guest | Telugu | Zee Telugu | Episodes 4 and 5[13] | |
| 2021 | BB Jodigal | Judge | Tamil | Star Vijay | [14] |
| Bigg Boss 5 Tamil | Host | Temporary replacement of Kamal Haasan on week 8[15] | |||
| 2022 | BB Jodigal 2 | Judge | |||
| Dance Ikon | Telugu | Gemini TV |
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Is Ramya Krishnan charging more per film than Tamannaah and Rakul Preet?". India Today. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Vijay Deverakonda aims high with 'Liger'". The Hindu. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "Akkineni Nagarjuna Wishes Ramya Krishnan Along With Sharing A New Poster From Bangarraju Movie". The Hans India. 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Ramya Krishnan to Nayanthara: Five top Tamil actresses who played devotional roles". The Times of India. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "'Padayappa' to 'Visaranai': Five Tamil best films to watch while you are in self-quarantine". The Times of India. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Ramya Krishnan: The royal mother in Baahubali". The New Indian Express. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Baahubali Actress Ramya Krishnan Plays a Porn Star in Tamil Film Super Deluxe". News18. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Ramya Krishnan in Vinayan's Aakasha Ganga 2". The Times of India. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Sunny Deol film collect over 4 crore in domestic pre-sales". ETV Bharat. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Queen teaser out: Ramya Krishnan presents an interesting tale on J Jayalalithaa". India Today. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Kodeeswari: From Ramya Krishnan to Aishwarya Rajesh, a look at the celebs gracing the Pongal shows this week". The Times of India. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 13: Ramyakrishnan aka Sivagami to grace the show; watch teaser". The Times of India. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Ramya Krishnan resumes shooting for dance reality show BB Jodigal". The Times of India. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Ramya Krishnan to replace Kamal Haasan as guest host on Bigg Boss Tamil 5; a look at the actress' TV journey". The Times of India. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.