Meet India’s first actress to give Rs 1000 crore film, started acting at age 13, it’s not Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena, Katrina, Alia Bhatt, Shraddha, or Anushka Shetty
GH News November 19, 2024 09:06 PM
This actress though primarily known for her work in South Indian cinema has also made a significant impact in Bollywood with her memorable roles. She won the hearts of audiences across both industries with her exceptional performances. At the age of 45 she starred in the iconic film helmed by SS Rajamouli which became the first film to gross over Rs 1000 crores making her the first actress to be part of such a monumental film. Can you guess which actress are we talking about?
Meet Indias first actress to deliver Rs 1000 crore film
We are talking about South actress Ramya Krishnan who is popularly remembered for playing the iconic Sivagami Devi in Rajamoulis Baahubali. Ramya Krishnan started her career and created an impressive fan base along with her strong character portrayals. In 1993 she made history alongside Sanjay Dutt in the film Khalnayak. Later with her role in Baahubali she cemented her status in the industry proving her versatility and talent.
Ramyas role as Sivagami got the actress a break she was long waiting for. Playing the mother of Prabhas character in Baahubali became iconic. She brought the character to life with such intensity that she set new standards for her performances. Both in South and Bollywood Ramya is recognised for her versatile talent which has made her a beloved figure in both industries.
Her acting in Baahubali earned her widespread popularity and her character Sivagami became well-known even in the Northern belt. Today she continues to reign in the hearts of her fans. In 1993 Ramya worked with Sanjay Dutt in Khalnayak a film that created a buzz when it was released and one of its songs Naayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main became quite popular.
For the unversed Ramya acting since the age of 13 with a role in Yash Chopra’s Parampara and later gained recognition in Bollywood with her performances in David Dhawan’s comedies Banarasi Babu and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Now Ramya Krishnan has etched her name among the few actresses in the film industry to deliver Rs 1000 crore film.