Actress · Director · Voice Artist

Revathi

Indian actress

Born July 8, 1966 · Kochi, Kerala, India

60 years old5′6″ (1.68 m)Active 1983–presentIndian

Biography

Revathi is an Indian actress, filmmaker and voice artist who has worked extensively in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. Born Asha Kelunni, she became widely known by her screen name, Revathi, and established herself as one of the most respected performers of her generation. She began her acting career in the early 1980s and gained recognition for her ability to portray emotionally demanding and realistic characters.
Over the years, Revathi has appeared in many acclaimed films and worked with leading filmmakers across Indian cinema. Her performances have earned her several major honours, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. She later expanded her career into directing and gained praise for her sensitive approach to storytelling. Beyond mainstream films, she has also been associated with socially relevant and independent projects. With a career spanning several decades, Revathi remains an important and versatile figure in Indian cinema.

Notable works

Mouna Ragam1986Thevar Magan1992Marupadiyum1993Mitr, My Friend2002Phir Milenge20042 States2014Virus2019

Awards & honours

National Film AwardBest Supporting Actress — 1993 — Thevar Magan — Winner
National Film AwardBest Feature Film in English — 2002 — Mitr, My Friend — Winner
National Film AwardBest Non-Feature Film on Family Welfare — 2012 — Red Building Where the Sun Sets — Winner
Filmfare Special AwardSouth — 1984 — Mann Vasanai — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress (Best Actress (Malayalam) — 1989 — Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal — WinnerMalayalam) — 1989 — Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress (Tamil) — 1993 — Thevar Magan — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress (Telugu) — 1993 — Ankuram — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress (Tamil) — 1994 — Marupadiyum — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress (Tamil) — 1995 — Priyanka — Winner
Filmfare Award- Best Actress – Critics (Malayalam) — 2023 — Bhoothakaalam — Winner IMDb
Kerala State Film AwardBest Actress — 2022 — Bhoothakaalam — Winner
Tamil Nadu State Film AwardBest Actress — 1990 — Kizhakku Vasal — Winner
Tamil Nadu State Film AwardSpecial Prize — 1998 — Thalaimurai — Winner
Cinema Express AwardBest Telugu Actress — 1984 — Seethamma Pelli — Winner
Cinema Express AwardBest Tamil Actress — 1990 — Kizhakku Vasal — Winner
Cinema Express AwardBest Malayalam Actress — 1992 — Kilukkam — Winner
Cinema Express AwardBest Tamil Actress — 1992 — Thevar Magan — Winner
Cinema Express AwardSpecial Award for Best Tamil Actress — 1994 — En Aasai Machan — Winner
Vijay AwardBest Supporting Actress (Jury Award) — 2018 — Pa. Pandi — Winner
Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardBest Comedian (Female) — 2019 — Gulaebaghavali — Winner
NETPAC AwardBest Malayalam Film — 2009 — Kerala Cafe — Winner (as part of the anthology’s directing team)
Indian Telly Streaming AwardBest Actress, Regional Movies (Jury Award) — 2022 — Navarasa — Winner
International Film Festival of Tamil Nadu AwardBest Actress, Feature Film — 2021 — Itlu Amma — Winner
Seoul International Film Festival AwardBest Actress, Feature Film — 2021 — Itlu Amma — Winner
Global Film Festival November AwardBest Actress — 2021 — Itlu Amma — Winner
Uruvatti International Film FestivalOutstanding Achievement Award, Best Actress — 2021 — Itlu Amma — Winner
Kalaimamani Award1992/1993 — Honoured by the Government of Tamil Nadu for contributions to the arts
Karmaveer PuraskaarCMS Media Citizen — 2007