Revathi
Biography
Revathy is an Indian actress and film director born on July 8, 1966, in Kochi, Kerala, India. Also known as Revathi Menon, രേവതി, Asha Kelunni, and Asha, she has accumulated over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry with over a hundred films to her credit. Her acting and directing career spans Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films, alongside her work acting in and producing multiple television programs. She has received several accolades, including three National Film Awards in three different categories, and six Filmfare Awards South. Revathi has 153 known credits on her record and identifies as female.
Career overview
Revathy is an Indian actress and film director born in Kochi, Kerala, India on July 8, 1966. Also known as Revathi Menon, രേവതി, Asha Kelunni, and Asha, she has built a substantial career in the entertainment industry with over twenty years of experience and more than a hundred films to her credit. Her extensive acting portfolio spans multiple languages, featuring roles in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films.
In addition to her acting work in numerous feature films, she has directed several feature-length films. Her contributions to television include acting in and producing multiple television programs. Across her extensive career in film and television, she has accumulated 153 known credits on the Movie Database and has established herself as a prominent figure in Indian cinema.
Revathy has received widespread recognition for her work, earning several accolades throughout her career. Her honors include three National Film Awards won in three different categories, as well as six Filmfare Awards South.
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154 titles- Jana Nayagan (2026) as Vetri's Mother
- Patriot (2026) as CM Nalini Ramakrishnan
- Assi (2026) as Vasudha
- Aasmani (2026) as Smita
- Good Wife (2025) Director
- Good Wife (2025) Creator
- Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders (2025) as Dr. Rosie Panicker
- The Diplomat (2025) as Sushma Swaraj (Union External Affairs Minister)
- Ziddi Girls (2025)
- Tiger 3 (2023) as Maithili Menon
- Tooth Pari: When Love Bites (2023) as Luna Luka
- Good Morning Sunshine (2023) as Radha
- Modern Love Hyderabad (2022) as Mehrunissa
- Major (2022) as Dhanalakshmi
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) as Pazham's mother
- Bhoothakaalam (2022) as Asha
- Salaam Venky (2022)
- Salaam Venky (2022) Director
- The Storyteller (2022) as Saraswati
- Aye Zindagi (2022) as Revathi Ranjan
- Navarasa (2021) as Savithri
- Itlu Amma (2021)
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
- Virus (2019) as Health Minister C K Prameela
- Jackpot (2019) as Masha
- A Truthful Mother (2019) as Punyakoti
- Gulaebaghavali (2018) as Masha
- Keni (2018) as Aruna Chidambaram
- Yuddham Sharanam (2017) as Seetha Lakshmi
- Pa Paandi (2017) as Poonthendral
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Amma Kanakku (2016) as Dr.Nandhini
- Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal (2016)
- Brahmotsavam (2016) as Ajay's Mother
- Margarita with a Straw (2015) as Shubhangini Kapoor
- Inji Iduppazhagi (2015) as Cameo Appearance
- Loafer (2015) as Lakshmi, Varun's Mother
- Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015) as Mrs Sadhu Agashe
- Anukshanam (2014) as Shailaja
- 2 States (2014) as Radha Swaminathan
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Molly Aunty Rocks! (2012) as Molly Aunty
- Father's Day (2012) as Seethalakshmi
- Indian Rupee (2011) as Dr. Sheela Koshy
- Osthe (2011) as Velan and Balan's Mother
- Gaayam 2 (2010) as Anitha
- Penpattanam (2010) as Girija
- Kerala Cafe (2009) Director
- Kerala Cafe (2009) Story
- Nammal Thammil (2009) as Lekshmi
- Mumbai Cutting (2008) Director
- Thoondil (2008) as Dr. Jayanthi
- Nishabd (2007) as Amrita
- Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2006) as Sandhya S. Sinha
- Ponniyin Selvan (2005) as Ponni
- Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005) as Maragatham
- Bhadra (2005)
- Anandabhadram (2005) as Gayathri Devi
- Phir Milenge (2004) as Dr. Raisingh
- Phir Milenge (2004) Director
- Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) as Mrs. Namita Sadhu Agashe
- Yuvasena (2004)
- Vaanam Vasappadum (2004)
- Gramophone (2003) as Sara
- Dhoop (2003) as Mrs. Sarita Kapoor
- Darna Mana Hai (2003) as Pramila's Mother
- Mizhi Randilum (2003) as Sridevi
- Thamizhan (2002) as Surya's sister
- Eeshwar (2002)
- Mitr, My Friend (2002) Director
- Nandanam (2002) as Thankam
- Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) as Dr. Omana Babunath
- Red (2002) as Janaki
- Ravanaprabhu (2001) as Bhanumathi
- Maayan (2001)
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Taj Mahal (1999)
- Nishyabdha (1998) as Dr. Vineetha
- Rathna (1998)
- Ganesh (1998) as Rangamma
- Iruvar (1997) as Marathagam
- Mangamma (1997) as Mangamma
- Subash (1996) as Savithri
- Meendum Savithri (1996) as Manju
- Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996) as Manga
- Pasumpon (1995) as Malar (voice)
- Gandhi Pirantha Mann (1995) as Lakshmi
- Avatharam (1995) as Ponnama
- Agnidevan (1995) as Sudarshana
- Thotta Chinungi (1995) as Bhuvana
- Tarpan (1995) as Sumitra
- Magalir Mattum (1994) as Sathya
- En Aasai Machaan (1994) as Thayamma
- Paasamalargal (1994) as Asha
- Priyanka (1994) as Priyanka
- Padheyam (1993) as Radha
- Gaayam (1993) as Anitha
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) as Anjali
- Ankuram (1993)
- Marupadiyum (1993)
- Devasuram (1993) as Bhanumathi
- Maya Mayooram (1993) as Nanda
- Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992) as Marikolunthu
- Thevar Magan (1992) as Panchavarnam
- Raat (1992) as Manisha "Mini" Sharma
- Muskurahat (1992) as Nandini
- Deiva Vaakku (1992) as Hamsaveni (Aatha)
- Adwaytham (1991) as Lakshmi Menon
- Kilukkam (1991) as Nandini
- Love (1991) as Maggie
- Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990) as Divya
- Chatriyan (1990) as Jaya
- Idhaya Thamarai (1990)
- Arangetra Velai (1990) as Masha
- Kizhakku Vasal (1990) as Thaayamma
- Anjali (1990) as Chitra
- thoorpu sindhooram (1990)
- Utthama Purushan (1989) as Lakshmi
- Idu Saadhya (1989) as Indu
- Lankeshwarudu (1989)
- Prema (1989) as Maggie
- Njangalude Kochu Doctor (1989) as Mini
- Varavelpu (1989) as Rama
- Puravrutham (1988) as Devi
- Moonnam Mura (1988) as Mini Johnson
- Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal (1988)
- Rao Gari Illu (1988) as Shanthi
- Gramatthu Minnal (1987) as Valli Maayilu
- Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) as Sunitha Menon
- December Pookal (1986) as Poornima
- Mouna Raagam (1986) as Divya
- Punnagai Mannan (1986) as Malini
- Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986) as Lakshmi
- Marumagal (1986) as Radha
- Pagal Nilavu (1985) as Jyothi
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985) as Sharadha
- Kanni Raasi (1985) as Dhanalakshmi
- Aan Paavam (1985)
- Kunguma Chimil (1985) as Rukumani "Ruku"
- Ente Kanakkuyil (1985) as Anuradha
- Udhaya Geetham (1985) as Shanthi
- Pournami Alaigal (1985) as Deepa
- Thiramai (1985) as Bhanu
- Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)
- Selvi (1985)
- Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984) as Vaidehi
- Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
- Pudhumai Penn (1984) as Seetha
- Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984) as Indhumathi
- Manasa Veena (1984)
- Seethamma Pelli (1984) as Seethamma
- Mann Vasanai (1983) as Muthupechi
- Kattathe Kilikkoodu (1983) as Asha Thampi
- Kaakum Karangal (1965) as Radha
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Revathi best known for?
Revathi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jana Nayagan (2026), Patriot (2026), Assi (2026), Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders (2025).
When and where was Revathi born?
Revathi was born on July 8, 1966 in Kochi, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Revathi have?
Revathi has accumulated over 154 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2026.
What is Revathi's background in cinema and television?
Revathy is an Indian actress and film director born on July 8, 1966, in Kochi, Kerala, India. Also known as Revathi Menon, രേവതി, Asha Kelunni, and Asha, she has accumulated over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry with over a hundred films to her credit. Her acting and directing career spans Tamil...