Revathi
Actor

Revathi

Active Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada
Based In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin Kochi, Kerala, India
Years Active 1981 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

Revathy Biography

Revathy Basic Information

  • Full Name: Asha Kelunni (Revathi)
  • Stage Name: Revathi
  • Date of Birth: 8 July 1966
  • Age Range: 55–60 years
  • Birthplace: Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Current Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actress, Film Director, Social Activist
  • Years Active: 1981 – Present

Family Background

  • Father: Kelunni
  • Mother: Name not widely public
  • Spouse (Ex-Husband): Suresh Menon
  • Marriage: ended in divorce
  • Children: Mahima

Education

  • Completed school education in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Studied at Presentation Convent School, Chennai
  • Pursued higher education but did not focus on a formal degree due to early entry into films
  • Trained in Bharatanatyam (classical dance), which played a major role in her acting career

Career Highlight

Year Film / Work Language Highlight / Achievement
1983 Mann Vasanai Tamil Breakthrough role, Filmfare Special Award – South
1986 Mouna Ragam Tamil Iconic performance, major recognition
1990 Kizhakku Vaasal Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
1990 Anjali Tamil Critically acclaimed role
1992 Thevar Magan Tamil National Film Award (Best Supporting Actress)
1993 Marupadiyum Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1994 Magalir Mattum Tamil Cult classic, women-centric film
1994 Priyanka Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1997 Iruvar Tamil Worked with top filmmakers, critically praised
2002 Mitr, My Friend English Directorial debut, National Award (Best Feature Film in English)
2004 Phir Milenge Hindi Social impact film (HIV awareness)
2014 2 States Hindi Popular supporting role
2017 Power Paandi Tamil Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress
2018 Gulaebaghavali Tamil Vikatan Award (Best Comedian – Female)
2019 Virus Malayalam Critically acclaimed ensemble film
2022 Bhoothakaalam Malayalam Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
2022 Salaam Venky Hindi Comeback as director
2023 Tiger 3 Hindi Mainstream Bollywood appearance
2026 Jana Nayagan (Upcoming) Tamil Ongoing project

Recent Activity

  1. OTT Directorial Comeback
    Returning as a director with a new Tamil web series for Disney+ Hotstar
  2. Web Series Shoot Started
    The project officially began shooting in October 2024
  3. Upcoming Film – Jana Nayagan (2026)
    Playing a key role in a political action thriller
  4. Recent Film Appearance
    Seen in Major (2022) in a significant supporting role
  5. Collaboration with Parvathy Thiruvothu
    Associated with projects featuring Parvathy in content-driven cinema
  6. Active in Social Causes
    Continues involvement in campaigns for fundamental rights and social awareness

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film / Work Result
1983 Special Award Filmfare Awards South Mann Vasanai Won
1984 Best Actress (Telugu) Cinema Express Awards Seethamma Pelli Won
1984 Best Actress (Television) Mylapore Academy Berkley Drama Award Penn Won
1988 Best Actress (Malayalam) Filmfare Awards South Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal Won
1989 Best Actress (Television) Mylapore Academy Berkley Drama Award Iravil Oru Pagal Won
1989 Best Actress (Telugu) Filmfare Awards South Prema Nominated
1990 Best Actress (Tamil) Cinema Express Awards Anjali Won
1990 Best Actress Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Kizhakku Vaasal Won
1992 Best Actress (Malayalam) Cinema Express Awards Kilukkam Won
1992 Best Actress (Tamil) Cinema Express Awards Thevar Magan Won
1992 Best Actress (Tamil) Filmfare Awards South Thevar Magan Won
1992 Best Actress (Telugu) Filmfare Awards South Ankuram Won
1992 Best Supporting Actress National Film Awards Thevar Magan Won
1993 Best Actress (Tamil) Filmfare Awards South Marupadiyum Won
1993 Best Actress (Telugu) Filmfare Awards South Gaayam Nominated
1993 Kalaimamani Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram Contribution to Arts Won
1994 Best Actress (Tamil) Filmfare Awards South Priyanka Won
1994 Special Award – Best Actress Cinema Express Awards En Aasai Machan Won
1998 Special Prize (Best Actress) Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Thalaimurai Won
2001 Best Feature Film in English National Film Awards Mitr, My Friend Won
2002 Silver Peacock Jury Award International Film Festival of India Mitr, My Friend Won
2004 Best Supporting Actress Screen Awards Dhoop Nominated
2004 Best Supporting Actress Zee Cine Awards Dhoop Nominated
2007 Karmaveer Puraskaar CMS Media Citizen Award Social Work Won
2009 NETPAC Award International Film Festival of Kerala Kerala Cafe Won
2011 Best Non-Feature Film (Family Welfare) National Film Awards Red Building Where the Sun Sets Won
2012 Best Actress (Malayalam) SIIMA Awards Molly Aunty Rocks Nominated
2012 Best Actress (Malayalam) Filmfare Awards South Molly Aunty Rocks Nominated
2014 Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) Filmfare Awards South Loafer Nominated
2017 Best Actress (Tamil) Filmfare Awards South Pa. Pandi Nominated
2018 Best Supporting Actress Vijay Awards Pa. Pandi Won
2019 Best Comedian – Female Ananda Vikatan Awards Gulaebaghavali Won
2019 Best Actress (Comic Role) JFW Awards Gulaebaghavali Won
2019 Best Comedian SIIMA Awards Gulaebaghavali Nominated
2020 Best Actress (Comic Role) JFW Awards Jackpot Won
2022 Best Actress Kerala State Film Awards Bhoothakalam Won
2022 Best Actress (Malayalam – Critics) Filmfare Awards South Bhoothakalam Won
2022 Best Actress (Malayalam) Filmfare Awards South Bhoothakalam Nominated

About Revathi

Revathi is an Indian actress and filmmaker known for her work in South Indian and Hindi films.
Her real name is Asha Kelunni.
Yes, she has won multiple National Film Awards.
Yes, she is an award-winning film director.
Mouna Ragam is one of her most iconic films.

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