Cast & creator
Ramya Krishnan
Best known for Cooku with Comali, Gatta Kusthi 2, Jailer 2
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.
Also known as: Ramyakrishna, ரம்யா கிருஷ்ணன், RamyaKrishnan, رامیا کریشنان
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1985–2027 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (196)
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Cooku with Comali
Self - Special Guest
2019
Gatta Kusthi 2
Raja Rajeshwari
2026
Jailer 2
Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
2026
Bāhubali: The Epic
Sivagami
2025
Bāhubali: The Beginning
Sivagami
2015
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
Sivagami
2017
Sri Sri
2026
Second Love
Self - Host
2026
Jailer
Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Pandian
2023
Bigg Boss Telugu
Presenter/Guest Host
2017Bigg Boss Telugu
2017
Jaat
Vasundhara
2025
Super Deluxe
Leela
2019
Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1
Sivagami (voice)
2027
Raaka
Sigaram
Aparna
1991
Liger
Balamani
2022
Bãhubali: The Torchbearer
Self
2026
Padayappa
Neelambari
1999
Queen
Shakthi Seshadri
2019
Baba
Neelambari (Special Appearance)
2002
Guntur Kaaram
Vasundhara
2024
Hello!
Sarojini/Saru
2017
Neram Pularumbol
Nancy
1986Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
Chaahat
Reshma Narang
1996Asthulu Anthasthulu
Radha
1988
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Neha Ahuja
1998
Romantic
ACP Ramya Gowariker
2021Bhama Kalapam
Kavitha
1988
Hello Brother
Manga
1994Pon Vilangu
Rani
1993
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
Azhagu Meena/Jhansi Rani
2018
Simhadri
Self - Dancer
2003Swathi Chinukulu
1989
Annamayya
Timakka
1997
Dayavan
1988
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000Dhool Parakuthu
1993Yamudiki Mogudu
Yama's wife Ayyo
2012
Balarama Krishnulu
Lalitha
1992
Annai Kaligambal
2003
Kaakha Kaakha
Special Appearance in "Thoodhu Varumaa" Song
2003
Panchatanthiram
'Maggie' Maragathavalli
2002
Jaguar
Krishna's Mother
2016
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Rajyalakshmi
2009
Parampara
1993
Aryan
Nirmala/Nimmi
1988
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu
Sireesha
1999
Khal Nayak
Sophia Sulochana
1993
David Reddy
Maanikya
Lavanya
2014
Adavi Ramudu
2004
Paarthale Paravasam
Self (Guest Appearance)
2001
Varam
2004
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu
Priyamvada
2015
Rangamarthanda
Raju Garu
2023Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Seetha
1989
Aambala
Periya Ponnu
2015
Kakkakuyil
Special Appearance
2001
Sri Raja Rajeshwari
Raja Rajeshwari
2001
Alludaa Majakaa
Pappi
1995
Adirindi Alludu
Lakshmi
1996
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Nandhini Prakash
2019Major Chandrakanth
1993
Wajood
Shalini / Sofia / Amina Twins Triple Role
1998
Anjaniputra
Anjana Devi
2017
Thulasi
Dr. Surekha
2007
Aahwanam
1997
Sammakka Sarakka
2000
Budget Padmanabhan
Ramya
2000
Purushothamudu
Vasundhara
2024
Chandra
Special Appearance
2014
Vaa Arugil Vaa
1991
Muddula Priyudu
1994
Thirunelveli
Azhagamma
2000
Mupparimanam
Self
2017
Rhythm
2000Rhythm
Thanks
2000
Bangarraju
Satya
2022
Ravi Bopanna
2022
Vamsanikokkadu
1996
Paarai
2003
Raja Enga Raja
Lakshmi
1995
Chandralekha
1998
Soggade Chinni Nayana
Satyabhama
2016
Sutradhaarulu
1989
Narasimha
2001
Julie Ganapathi
Vijaya
2003
Ammoru
Goddess Ammoru
1995
Muthal Vasantham
1986
Republic
"Vishakha" Vani
2021
Naa Alludu
Bhanumati Devi
2005
Dev
Padmavati
2019Aavide Shyamala
Shyamala
1999
Devullu
Goddess Durga / Bhramarambika
2000
Krishna Rukmini
1988
Aakashaganga 2
Dr Soumini Devi
2019
Vamsodharakudu
Satya
2000
Pattali
Kannamma
1999
Anuragi
Annie
1988
Aham
1992
Jaya
Jaya
2002Ranga the Donga
2010Shakthi
1988
Kathanayagan
1988
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
Doctor
2002
Criminal
A.C.P. Ramya
1995
Maa Alludu Very Good
Prabhavati
2003
Padikkadavan
Manju
1985
Vaaname Ellai
Subathra
1992
Orkkapurathu
Sherin
1988
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Ghaati
2025Dagudumuthala Dampathyam
Radha
1990
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
Uma
1990
Shailaja Reddy Alludu
Shailaja Reddy
2018
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Dharma Chakram
Sandhya
1996
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1990
Love Story 1999
Raaji
1998Kouravudu
Sasi
2000
Aarumugam
Malini Devi
2009
Balakrishnudu
Bhanumati Devi
2017
Kuthu
Cameo
2004
BB Jodigal
Judge
2021
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Vaanchinathan
Nandhini
2001
Sri Anjaneyam
2004
Shapath
Kavita D. Kallu (as Ramya Krishna)
1997Puthu Paatu
'Steffi' Steffina
1990
Kuttrapathirikai
Divya
2007
Devudu
Shanti
1997
Hero
Triveni Naik (Police Academy Director)
2008
Loha
Karisma
1997Bhale Mithrulu
1986
Mugguru Monagallu
1994
Aadupuliyattam
Matangi
2016
Asathal
2001
Party
Abhirami
Anbe Anbe
2003
Naane Varuven
Cameo
1992
Chinnabbaayi
1997
Ore Kadal
Bela
2007
Bangaru Bullodu
Rani
1993
Alludugaru
1990
Baa Baaro Rasika
Ramya
2004Anjani Putrudu
2009
Iddaru Iddare
1990
Allari Mogudu
Mohana
1992
Kurumbu
Cameo Appearance
2003
Allari Premikudu
1994
Captain Prabhakaran
Poonkodi
1991
Aayanaki Iddaru
Ramya
1995
Sri Krishna 2006
2006
Sankeertana
1987
Onnaman
District Collector Kamala
2002Vellai Manasu
1985
Pellala Rajyam
1996Gharana Bullodu
1995
Mahathma
Nancy
1996
Appavum Veenjum
Merlin
2015
Ooyala
Swapna
1998
Chamundi
2000
Jallikkattu
1987
Raju Maharaju
Ramya
2009
Banarasi Babu
Madhubala Chaubey
1997
Gadibidi Ganda
Mohana
1993
Brindavanam
1992Manyanmar
Radhika
1992
Allari Priyudu
Lalita Rani
1993
Allari Alludu
Herself
1993
Kante Koothurne Kanu
1998
Sweety Nanna Jodi
Vasundhara Devi
2013Rajakali Amman
2000Kaadhal Oyvathillai
1989
Raja Narasimha
2003
Iddaru Mitrulu
1999
Dance Ikon
Judge
2022
Janmandharam
Rekha
1988
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988Devadas
Chandrika
1989
Chakravarthy
Lakshmi
1987
Neelambari
2001
Oke Maata
2000Sathya Vaakku
1990Nageswari
Nagaveni
2001
Kunguma Kodu
1988
Kushi Kushiga
2004Tiger Harischandra Prasad
2003
Budget Padmanabham
2001
Mangalyam Tantunanena
1998Thambi Pondatti
Maala
1992