Ramya Krishnan Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Other Name(s)	Ramya Krishna, Ramiya Krishnan, Ramyah Krishnan, Ramyah, Ramyakrishnan
Profession	Actor
Famous Role	Shivagami in the Telugu films Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Tamil): Vellai Manasu (1983) as Raji Film (Telugu): Kanchu Kagada (1984) in supporting role Film (Kannada): Pushpaka Vimana (Kannada) as rich man's wife Film (Malayalam): Neram Pularumbol (1986) as Nancy Film (Hindi): Dayavan (1988) as dancer TV (Hindi): Shaktimaan (1997-2005) as Shaliyaa; aired on DD National TV (Tamil): Kalasam (2008) as Ranjani and Neelambari; aired on Sun TV TV (Telugu): Ala Modalaindi (2012) in supporting role; aired on Gemini TV Web Series (Tamil): Queen (2019) as J.Jayalalithaa; streamed on MX Player
Awards & Honours	• 1998: Nandi Award- Special Jury Award for Kante Koothurne Kanu • 1999: Tamil Nadu State Film Award- Special Prize for Padayappa • 1999: Filmfare Award South- Best Actress Tamil for Padayappa • 2009: 57th Filmfare Award South- Best Supporting Actress Telugu for Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam • 2009: Nandi Award- Best Supporting Actress for Raju Maharaju • 2015: Nandi Award- Best Supporting Actress for Baahubali: The Beginning • 2015: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award- Best Supporting Actress for Baahubali: The Beginning • 2015: 1st IIFA Utsavam- Best Supporting Actress Telugu for Baahubali: The Beginning • 2015: 1st IIFA Utsavam- Best Supporting Actress Tamil for Baahubali: The Beginning • 2015: 63rd Filmfare Awards South- Best Supporting Actress Telugu for Baahubali: The Beginning • 2017: 65th Filmfare Awards South- Best Supporting Actress Telugu for Baahubali: The Conclusion • 2017: Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Supporting Actress for Baahubali: The Conclusion • 2018: Delhi Telugu Academy Award by the Indian politician Venkaiah Naidu at the 30th Ugadi Celebrations & Puraskar Presentation • 2019: Zee Cine Awards Tamil- Best Supporting Actor Female for Super Deluxe • 2019: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award- Best Supporting Actor Female for Super Deluxe
Personal Life
Date of Birth	15 September 1970 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)	54 Years
Birthplace	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Autograph
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
School	St. Anns High School (SSC), Secunderabad, Telangana
College/University	• Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala • University of Madras
Educational Qualification(s)	• BA at Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala • MA at University of Madras
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling, Dancing
Controversies	• Seized 96 Liquor Bottles In 2020, 96 liquor bottles were seized from her Toyota Innova car. She was also present in the car at the time of inspection. Later, her driver was arrested in the case. [1]India Today • Bailable Warrant Issued The Indian actress and TV serial producer Kutti Padmini had once filed a complaint against Ramya and her sister Vinaya for breaching the agreement made by Society for Television Production. [2]Cine Josh
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	• K. S. Ravikumar (film director; rumoured) • Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi (film director)
Marriage Date	12 June 2003
Family
Husband/Spouse	Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi
Children	Son- Rithvick Vamsi Daughter- None
Parents	Father- Dr Pari Krishnan (Urologist) Mother- Maaya Krishnan
Siblings	Sister- Vinaya Krishnan
Other Relative(s)	Maternal Uncle: Cho Ramaswamy (actor, politician)
Favourites
Film Director	Mahesh Bhatt
Politician	J. Jayalalithaa
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• Mercedes Benz S350 • Toyota Innova
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)	Rs 2.5 crores for Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs 98 crore (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ramya Krishnan

• She has been inclined towards acting since her childhood. However, her uncle Cho Ramaswamy did not want her to work in films.
  

  Ramya Krishnan’s childhood picture

• In school, she used to participate in various extra curricular activities.
  

  Ramya Krishnan during her school days

• At the age of 13, she started her career as an actor.
  

  Ramya Krishnan in her teens (in black)

• She has worked in films of different languages i.e. Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

• In the 1990s, she appeared in various Telugu films like Sutradharulu (1989), Allari Priyudu (1993), Mugguru Monagallu (1994), Dharma Chakram (1996), and Kante Kuthurne Kanu (1998).
  

  Kante Koothurne Kanu

• While working with the Indian film director  K.S. Ravikumar in the late 90s, she reportedly got very close to him who was already married at that time. They were alleged to be dating each other. There were even rumours that Ramya was pregnant with his child and Ravikumar had paid around Rs 75 lakhs to abort the child.

• In the early 2000s, she acted in many Telugu films including Vamsoddarakudu (2000), Naa Alludu (2005), Raju Maharaju (2008), Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009), and Ranga The Donga (2010).
  

  Ranga The Donga

• Ramya gained immense popularity for playing the role of Sivagami Devi in the Telugu films Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
  

  Baahubali: The Beginning

• Her role in the film became so popular that a book titled The Rise of Sivagami was authored by Anand Neelakantan in 2017.
  

  The Rise of Sivgami

• Initially, Sridevi was approached for the role of ‘Sivagami’ in the Baahubali series but due to the huge remuneration demanded by her, the director, S.S. Rajamouli, later offered this role to Ramya.

• She has also acted in many Tamil films including Jallikattu (1987), Padayappa (1999), Panchathantiram (2002), Aambala (2015), and Jailer (2023).
  

  Aambala

• Ramya has appeared in various Kannada films such as Mangalyam Tantunanena (1998), Raja Narasimha (2003), Baa Baaro Rasika (2004), Maanikya (2014), and Anjani Putra (2017).
  

  Maanikya

• She has acted in a few Malayalam films like Janmandharam (1988), Manyanmaar (1992), Ore Kadal (2007), Aadupuliyattam (2016), and Aakasha Ganga 2 (2019).
  

  Aakasha Ganga 2

• Ramya has also acted in many Hindi films including Khal Nayak (1993), Banarasi Babu (1997), Shapath (1997), Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998), and Liger (2020).
  

  Ramya Krishnan in a still from Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan

• In 2000, she performed in the Hindi song Na Tum Jano Na Hum from the film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai.

• Apart from films, she has also appeared in a few TV serials such as Thangam (2009; Tamil), Ala Modalaindi (2012; Telugu), Rajakumari (2013; Tamil), and Naga Bhairavi (2020; Telugu).
  

  Naga Bhairavi

• In 2012, her maid stole gold jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh from this house.

• Ramya has judged a few TV shows like Dance vs Dance (2020; Tamil), BB Jodigal (2021; Tamil), and Dance Ikon (2022; Telugu).
  

  Dance Ikon

• She has also hosted a few TV shows like Bangaram Mee Kosam (2007; Tamil), Bigg Boss Season 3 (2019; Telugu, guest host), and Bigg Boss Season 5 (2021; Tamil).
  

  Ramya Krishnan in Bigg Boss Tamil

• In 2022, she dubbed in the Telugu film ‘Khadgam’ for the role of the Indian actress Sonali Bendre.

• Ramya has walked the ramp in various fashion shows.
  

  Ramya Krishnan in a fashion show

• She regularly works out at a gym to remain fit.
  

  Ramya Krishnan at a gym

• She has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Provoke Lifestyle, Stardust, and JFW.
  

  Ramya Krishnan featured on a magazine cover

• She is an avid animal lover and has a few pet dogs named Pattappa and Chellappa.
  

  Ramya Krishnan with her pet dog

• She has appeared in various TV commercials and print advertisements.

• In 2020, she became one of the Indian actresses who recreated the look of Ravi Varma’s paintings for photographer G Venket Ram.
  

  Ramya Krishnan recreating the look of Ravi Varma’s painting

• In 2022, she received a UAE Golden Visa with the documentation support of JBS Group of Companies.
  

  Ramya Krishnan receiving her UAE Golden Visa

• She is trained in Bharatanatyam, Western, and Kuchipudi dance forms.

• She considers Jayalalithaa (politician), and Cho Ramaswamy (comedian) as her inspirations.
  

  Jayalalithaa (right), and Cho Ramaswamy (left)

• She has been long-time best friends with the Indian actress Madhoo.
  

  Ramya Krishnan with Madhoo

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol at various events. ^[3]The Week