Ramya Krishnan Explained

Ramya Krishnan
Birth Place:Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Other Names:Ramya Krishna
Birth Date:15 September 1970
Occupation:Actress
Works:Full list
Children:1
Relatives:Cho Ramaswamy (uncle)
Yearsactive:1984–present

Ramya Krishnan (born 15 September 1970), also credited as Ramya Krishna, is an Indian actress.[1] She has appeared in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Ramya has won four Filmfare Awards, three Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize.

Early life

Ramya was born on 15 September 1970 in Madras (present-day Chennai) to a Telugu father.[2] [3] She is the niece of Tamil film actor, comedian and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Cho Ramaswamy.[4] She is trained in Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi dance forms, and has given many stage performances.

Film career

Debut and early struggles (1984–1988)

She started her acting career with the Malayalam film Neram Pularumbol. Although this was the first movie where she acted, it had a delayed release in 1986. Her first release was Vellai Manasu in 1985, a Tamil movie opposite Y. G. Mahendra. Her first Telugu film was Bhalae Mithrulu (1986). Then she went on to play supporting roles in Tamil films which include Padikkadavan (1985) starring Rajinikanth where she was given a uncredited role and Per Sollum Pillai (1987) starring Kamal Haasan. In Telugu, she starred with Rajendra Prasad in Madana Gopaludu (1987), Bhama Kalapam (1988), Asthulu Anthasthulu (1988) and Bava Marudula Saval (1988). She worked in Malayalam films such as Orkkappurathu, Aryan and Anuragi with Mohanlal. She enjoyed success in Kannada movies as well. One of her earlier roles as heroine was in Krishna Rukmini opposite superstar Vishnuvardhan. She played a small role in the Hindi film Dayavan that starred veteran actor Vinod Khanna.[5]

Breakthrough in Telugu and Hindi (1989–1998)

After a series of failures in both Tamil and Telugu, she achieved fame through K. Viswanath's Sutradharulu, released in 1989. Her breakthrough came from K. Raghavendra Rao directorial movies where she emerged as a commercial romantic diva, due to successful movies such as Alludugaru (1990), Allari Mogudu (1992), Major Chandrakanth (1993) along with Mohan Babu and Allari Priyudu (1993) along with Rajasekhar. She played the role of a devoted wife of Sri Annamacharya, which was played by Nagarjuna in the film Annamayya (1997). In 1998, she played a leading role in Kante Koothurne Kanu. She received a Nandi Award for Best Actress from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her performance in the film. Her biggest Kannada hits include Gadibidi Ganda (1993) and Mangalyam Tantunanena (1998) with Ravichandran.

Ramya made her debut as a heroine in Hindi films with Yash Chopra's Parampara (1993). She acted in a few more Hindi films including Subhash Ghai's Khalnayak (1993), Mahesh Bhatt's Chaahat (1996), David Dhawan's Banarasi Babu (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) along with Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda and Shapath with Mithun Chakraborty.

Comeback to Tamil cinema and debut in TV serials (1999–2009)

After a four-year break from Tamil cinema, in 1999, Ramya played the female antagonist in Padayappa opposite Rajinikanth. The critic from Rediff stated "Ramya does a fantastic job. She is vicious to her dying breath, when she declares she will revenge herself in her next life. She does a fabulous tandav of rage when her father commits suicide".[6] She went onto receive several awards including Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil and Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. She then starred in commercially successful films like Budget Padmanabhan and Panchatanthiram. The critic from Screen called her performance in Panchatanthiram "one of the finest performances ever".[7] Ramya has also acted in many devotional films including Rajakali Amman (2000), Nageswari (2001), Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001) and Annai Kaligambal (2003).

Her notable film in Malayalam was Ore Kadal (2007) with Mammootty, which received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. She had acted as the mother-in-law of N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in the movie Naa Alludu (2005) marked for her role and later in the film Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009). She also appeared in a guest role in item songs in Tollywood and Kollywood.

She turned to acting in TV serials before hosting a game show called Thanga Vettai, on Sun TV, and judging a dance show, Jodi Number One, on Vijay TV. Ramya is stepping in television serials for the first time. She was seen in Kalasam in two roles. One of them is Neelambari, a character she played in the Rajinikanth starrer Padayappa. In 2009, she appeared in Suresh Krissna's Arumugam and Rama Narayanan's Kutti Pisasu.[8]

Versatility in roles (2010–2014)

She continued her stay under the Sun TV banner to act in Thangam, Vamsam and Rajakumari. Later, she acted in supporting roles in Telugu as Ranga The Donga (2010), Yamudiki Mogudu (2012) and in Kannada as Sweety Nanna Jodi (2013 and Maanikya (2014). She acted as Goddess Parvati in Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra (2014) with Suman.

2015–present

In 2015, Ramya acted in S.S. Rajamouli's film and its sequel , where she played Rajamata Sivagami Devi. Her performance met with the critical acclaim and the films became the highest grossing Indian films. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo praised Ramya's performance and stated "Ramya Krishnan once again aces with her part".[9] She received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu for both films. In 2019, she played a porn actress in Super Deluxe directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja. Srivatsan S from The Hindu stated her role as "boldest role yet".[10] [11]

She made her debut in the digital platform with Queen in 2019.[12] The critic from India Today stated "Ramya Krishnan as the failing actress and a budding politician (the later part of Shakthi's life) puts in a measured performance and it is what stands out in a series that relies heavily on performances".[13] In 2022, Ramya appeared in Dharma Productions and Puri Jagannadh's sports action film Liger.[14]

Personal life

She married Telugu film director Krishna Vamsi[15] on 12 June 2003. The couple have a son.[16]

Filmography

See main article: Ramya Krishnan filmography.

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef
1998Nandi AwardsSpecial Jury AwardKante Koothurne Kanu[17]
1999Tamil Nadu State Film AwardsSpecial PrizePadayappa[18]
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actress - Tamil[19]
200957th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting Actress - TeluguKonchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam[20]
Nandi Awards[21] Raju Maharaju [22]
2015[23]
Best Supporting Actress[24]
1st IIFA UtsavamBest Supporting Actress - Telugu[25]
Best Supporting Actress - Tamil[26]
63rd Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting Actress – Telugu[27]
20176th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actress - MalayalamAadupuliyattam[28]
65th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting Actress - Telugu[29]
Behindwoods Gold MedalBest Supporting Actress[30]
20187th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actress - Telugu[31]
2019Zee Cine Awards TamilBest Supporting Actor - Female Super Deluxe[32]
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards[33]
8th South Indian International Movie AwardsThaanaa Serndha Koottam[34]
202469th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting Actress – TeluguRanga Maarthaanda[35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 November 2019 . Ramya Krishna joins Romantic for shoot in Goa . 28 November 2019 . 27 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191127225954/https://telanganatoday.com/ramya-krishna-joins-romantic-for-shoot-in-goa . live .
  2. News: Mahesh . R. Richard . Media . Sampurn . 16 September 2009 . Actress Ramya Krishnan celebrates her birthday . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160611161627/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article153130.ece . 11 June 2016 . 22 May 2016 . Actress Ramya Krishnan celebrated her 39th birthday yesterday (Sep 15).
  3. Ramya Krishnan Interview with Baradwaj Rangan Baahubali 2: The Conclusion . 15 May 2017 . . 10:48 . 27 October 2023 . My father is Telugu. But I was born and brought up in Chennai. . YouTube.
  4. News: Cho uncle and Amma were my biggest inspirations: Ramya Krishnan . Deccan Chronicle . 8 December 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210130230651/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/081216/cho-uncle-and-amma-were-my-biggest-inspirations-ramya-krishnan.html . 30 January 2021 . 23 January 2021.
  5. News: Ramya Krishnan's debut opposite Vinod Khanna - 'Baahubali' stars and their Bollywood connection . . 21 October 2021 . 21 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211021145035/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/baahubali-stars-and-their-bollywood-connection/ramya-krishnans-debut-opposite-vinod-khanna/photostory/58419899.cms . live .
  6. Web site: Rajni does it again . Nadar . Ganesh . 28 April 1999 . Rediff . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141226055558/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/28pada.htm . 26 December 2014 . 26 December 2014.
  7. Web site: Panchathanthiram . . 19 July 2002 . 4 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120322151649/http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/2EC3A7FCA04F3FB6E5256BFF0033A9F5 . 22 March 2012.
  8. Web site: Review: Arumugam is ridiculous fare . 21 October 2021 . 21 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211021195327/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-arumugam/20090928.htm . live .
  9. Web site: Baahubali 2: a befitting conclusion . Sangeetha Devi Dundoo . . 28 April 2017 . 4 June 2020 . 5 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200605091735/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/baahubali-review-a-befitting-conclusion/article18268254.ece . live .
  10. News: S . Srivatsan . 'Super Deluxe' review: an unusual film with an assortment of quirky characters . 14 January 2021 . The Hindu . 29 March 2019 . en-IN . 29 March 2019 . https://archive.today/20190329050738/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/super-deluxe-review-believe-the-hype/article26671414.ece . live .
  11. Web site: Ramya Krishnan celebrates her 50th birthday with family . 14 September 2020 . 21 October 2021 . 21 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211021143541/https://www.filmfare.com/south/ramya-krishnan-celebrates-her-50th-birthday-with-family-43578-1.html . live .
  12. News: Queen teaser out: Ramya Krishnan presents an interesting tale on J Jayalalithaa . 14 January 2021 . India Today . 5 December 2019 . en . 28 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028114553/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/queen-teaser-out-ramya-krishnan-presents-an-interesting-tale-on-j-jayalalithaa-1625528-2019-12-05 . live .
  13. News: Queen Review: Ramya Krishnan is a majestic political leader in new web series . . 18 December 2019 . 4 June 2020 . 28 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028115429/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/queen-review-ramya-krishnan-is-a-majestic-political-leader-in-new-web-series-1628671-2019-12-16 . live .
  14. News: Ramya Krishnan to play an important role in Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday starrer Liger . 23 February 2021 . The Times of India . 20 February 2021 . en . 20 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210220110145/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ramya-krishnan-to-play-an-important-role-in-vijay-deverakonda-ananya-panday-starrer-liger/articleshow/81125931.cms . live .
  15. News: Heroines who fell for their directors . . 5 August 2021 . 6 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211106213011/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/heroines-who-fell-for-their-directors/photostory/34322092.cms . live .
  16. News: Heroines who fell for their directors . The Times of India . 22 July 2015 . 25 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025195556/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photostory_next.cms?msid=34322080&curpg=2&v=26012543&ajxcal=1 . live .
  17. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) . A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) . . 21 August 2020 . Telugu . 23 February 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf . live .
  18. Web site: Padayappa to Baahubali 2, revisiting Ramya Krishnan's best performances. On Throwback Thursday . 15 September 2022 . 5 December 2022 . 5 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205215456/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/padayappa-to-baahubali-2-revisiting-ramya-krishnan-s-best-performances-on-throwback-thursday-2000571-2022-09-15 . live .
  19. Web site: Star-spangled show on cards . . 20 October 2009 . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20060715231701/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/04/15/stories/09150651.htm . 15 July 2006.
  20. Web site: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009). MovieBuff. 16 April 2023. 5 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205215459/https://www.moviebuff.com/konchem-ishtam-konchem-kashtam. live.
  21. Web site: Nandi awards 2009 announced - Telugu cinema news . Idle Brain . 7 October 2010 . 18 May 2022 . 24 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141024125706/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2009.html . live .
  22. News: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam . . 30 October 2021 . 30 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211030132939/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/konchem-ishtam-konchem-kashtam/movieawards/61318392.cms . live .
  23. Web site: Nandi Awards 2014-2016: List Of Winners . . 4 June 2020 . 24 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200713/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nandi-awards-2014-2016-list-of-winners-1775436 . live .
  24. Web site: Winners of the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South) . 3 September 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160702102328/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13996.html . 2 July 2016.
  25. Web site: IIFA Utsavam 2016 Telugu Winners List | RITZ . 27 January 2016 . 30 October 2021 . 30 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211030132941/https://www.ritzmagazine.in/iifa-utsavam-2016-telugu-winners-list/ . live .
  26. Web site: IIFA Utsavam: Rajamouli's Baahubali Won Six Awards . 30 October 2021 . 30 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211030132939/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/iifa-utsavam-rajamoulis-baahubali-won-six-awards-1269719 . live .
  27. News: Baahubali - the Beginning Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Baahubali - the Beginning . . 5 December 2022 . 5 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205215455/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/baahubali-the-beginning/movieawards/61283459.cms . live .
  28. Web site: 1 June 2017 . SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170703235835/http://www.sify.com/movies/siima-awards-2017-nominations-announced-news-malayalam-rgbjE9ecgbbif.html . 3 July 2017 . 26 January 2022 . . en.
  29. Web site: Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 . 8 September 2021 . 25 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025193312/https://m.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28887.html . live .
  30. Web site: Winners list of Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards 2018 . 17 June 2018 . 30 October 2021 . 26 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190626191634/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/winners-list-of-behindwoods-gold-medal-awards-2018.html . live .
  31. Web site: South Indian International Movie Awards . SIIMA . 18 May 2022 . 18 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220518041004/http://siima.in/nominations/ . live .
  32. Web site: Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020: Dhanush, Aishwarya Rajesh, Nayanthara win big . 5 January 2020 . . 4 June 2020 . 28 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210728194806/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-tamil-2020-dhanush-aishwarya-rajesh-nayanthara-win-big/story-jfb9njHIz7MpDT4AniQb4J.html . live .
  33. Web site: Vikatan Awards 2019: Taapsee Pannu wins 'Best Actor' for Game Over, shares surreal moment with Dhanush and Vetrimaaran . 12 January 2020 . . 4 June 2020 . 9 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210209053304/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/vikatan-awards-2019-taapsee-pannu-wins-best-actor-game-shares-surreal-moment-dhanush-vetrimaaran-1502844173.html . live .
  34. Web site: South Indian International Movie Awards || SIIMA . Siima.in . 1 July 2016 . 19 July 2022 . 11 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220811200443/https://siima.in/ . live .
  35. News: Filmfare Awards South 2024 full winners list: Nani's Dasara, Siddharth's Chithha win big . . 4 August 2024 . 7 August 2024.

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