Ramya Krishnan - राम्या कृष्णन

September 01, 2026
Ramya Krishnan - राम्या कृष्णन

Ramya Krishnan is a renowned Indian actress, primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu cinema, as well as in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Spanning a career of over four decades, she has portrayed a wide range of roles, from glamorous lead parts to powerful dramatic characters.

Details Information on Ramya Krishnan

Full Name     Ramya Krishnan
Other Name     Ramya Krishna
Date of Birth     15 September 1970
Place of Birth     Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Profession    Actress
Languages     Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi
Active Years     1980s to present
Husband    Krishna Vamsi
Son     Ritwik Vamsi
Major Breakthrough     Sutradharulu and subsequent success in Telugu films
Notable Roles  Neelambari, Sivagami Devi
Major Films     Padayappa, Annamayya, Baahubali, Super Deluxe, Jailer

Ramya Krishnan began acting during her teenage years and gradually established herself as a prominent actress in South Indian cinema. She gained significant popularity through Tamil and Telugu films during the late 1980s and the 1990s.

Family and Personal Life
Ramya Krishnan married Telugu filmmaker Krishna Vamsi in 2003. There is a slight discrepancy among sources regarding the exact wedding date; IMDb lists it as July 11, while other biographical sources state June 12; however, the year of the marriage (2003) and the husband's name (Krishna Vamsi) remain consistent across sources.

Some of Ramya Krishnan's notable films are as follows:
❀ Padayappa (1999) – Neelambari
❀ Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
❀ Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
❀ Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) – Sivagami
❀ Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – Sivagami
❀ Super Deluxe (2019)
❀ Republic (2021)
❀ Liger (2022)

The role of Sivagami in the *Baahubali* franchise brought her acting to a global audience and became one of the most memorable and significant roles of her career.

Awards and Honors

Ramya Krishnan has received numerous prestigious honors for her acting, including Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She has also garnered multiple nominations and industry accolades for her contributions to Indian cinema. Ramya Krishnan's greatest strength lies in the versatility of her acting range. She has brilliantly portrayed a wide array of roles—from heroine and villain to mother, queen, goddess, politician, and complex contemporary characters.

From Neelambari in *Padayappa* to Sivagami in *Baahubali* and Viji in *Jailer*, her career has been enduring and marked by an ability to seamlessly adapt to diverse roles. Her achievements across five languages—spanning films, television, and OTT platforms—have established her as one of the most renowned and seasoned actresses in South Indian cinema.