Revathi
Revathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Asha Kelunni Kutty |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Director |
| Years active | 1982 - present |
| Spouse | Suresh Menon (1988-2002) |
| Awards | Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Actress |
| Website | http://www.revathy.com |
Revathi (Malayalam: രേവതി; Tamil: ரேவதி) (born as Asha Kelunni Kutty on 8 July 1966) is an Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kanada, Telugu and Hindi movies, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has to her credit five Best Actress Filmfare awards for her performance in the Tamil films Mann Vasanai, Thevar Magan, Anjali, the Telugu film Ankuram and the Malayalam film Kakothi Kaavil Appoopan Thadigal. She is the only Tamil actress to receive a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, along with Manorama.
Biography
Revathi was born as Asha Kelunni in Kochi, Kerala. Her father Kelunni was a Major in the Indian Army. She married Suresh Menon in 1988. They got separated in 2002. She was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film, Thevar Magan in 1992. In addition, she has also won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Thalaimurai in 1998.
Mitr, My Friend (2002) was her first directorial venture. A rare Indian English film at the time, Mitr garnered an award for Best Director (English Film) in the National awards. Her next film as a director, Phir Milenge (2004), created waves as one of the first Hindi movies to deal with the sensitive subject of AIDS. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai.
Filmography
Acting
Tamil
- Vannathupoochi (2009)
- Thoondil (2008)
- Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005).... Laila's mother
- Ponniyin Selvan (2005) .... Ponniamma
- Thamizhan (2002) .... Vijay's Sister
- Red (2002)
- Taj Mahal (2001) - Manoj's mother
- Thalaimurai (1998) - Rajkiran
- Gandhi pirantha man (1998) - Vijayakanth
- En Asai Machan (1997) - vijayakanth
- Iruvar (1997) .... Selvam's wife - Mohanlal, Prakashraj
- Thotta Chinungi (1995) ....Bhuvana
- Avathaaram (1995) - Nazaar
- Priyanka (1994) - Jeyaram
- Meendum savithri (1993) - Ravi
- Subhash (1993) - Tamil - Arjun
- Magalir Mattum (1994) .... Sathya - Kamal hasan
- Marupadiyam (1993)- Ravi
- Chinna Pasanga Nanga (1993) - Murali
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) - Suresh Menon
- Deiva Vaakku (1992) - Karthick
- Ayul Kaithi (1992) - Prabhu
- Uthama Purushan (1992) - Prabhu, Amala
- Thevar Magan (1992) - Kamalhassan, Gouthami
- Paasamalargal (1992) - Aravindasamy
- Raja Kaiya vacha (1992) - Prabhu, Gouthami
- Anjali (1990) .... Chitra - Raghuvaran
- Kshathriyan (1990) - VijayKanth
- Arangetra Velai (1990) - Prabhu
- Kizhakku Vasal (1991) - Karthik
- Idhaya thamarai (1989) - Karthik
- Ilangeswaran (1987)
- Kiramathu Minnal (1987).. -Ramarajan
- Punnagai Mannan (1986) - Kamalhassan
- Lakshmi Vanthachu (1986) - Ravi
- December pookal (1986) - Mohan
- Mouna Raagam (1986) .... Divya - Mohan, Karthik
- Selvi (1985) - Suresh
- Kanni rasi (1985) - Prabhu
- Thiramai (1985) - Sathyaraj
- Marumagal (1985) - Suresh
- Maragatha veenai (1985) - Suresh
- Asha (1985) - Suresh
- Aan Paavam (1985) - Pandiyarajan
- Kunguma Chimizh (1985) - Mohan
- Pagal Nilavu (1985) .... Peter's Sister - Murali
- Pournami Alaigal (1985)
- Premapasam (1985) - Sivakumar
- Agaya thamarai (1985) - Suresh
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984) - Kamalhassan
- Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (1984) - Vijayakanth
- Pudumai Penn (1984) - Pandian
- Udhaya Geetham (1984) - Mohan
- Unnai Naan Sandhithaen (1984) - Sivakumar, Suresh
- Kai Kodukkam Kai (1983) .... Kaalimuthu's Wife - Rajinikanth
- Ponnu pidichirukku (1983)
- Mann Vasanai (1982)... - Pandian
Telugu
- Prema (1989)
- Lankeshwarudu
- Ankuram (1993)
- Gaayam
- Raathri
- Ganesh
- Eswar
- Gaayam-2 (2010)
- Ditch Balu
Malayalam
- Penpattanam (2010)
- Ananthabhadram (2005) .... Ananthan's Mother - Prithviraj, Kavya Madhavan
- Mizhi Randilum (2003) .... Sridevi - Dileep, Indrajith, Kavya Madhavan
- Gramaphone (2003) .... Sara - Dileep, Meera Jasmin, Navya Nair
- Nandanam (2002) .... Thankam - Prithviraj, Navya Nair
- Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) .... Dr. Omana Babunath - Mammootty
- Ravanaprabhu (2001) .... Bhanumathi - Mohanlal
- Agni Devan (1995) .... Sudarshana - Mohanlal
- Devasuram (1993) .... Bhanumathi - Mohanlal
- Maya Mayuram (1993) .... Nanda - Mohanlal
- Adwaitham (1992) .... Lakshmi Menon - Mohanlal, Jayaram
- Kilukkam (1991) .... Nandini - Mohanlal
- Kuttapathram (1991) .... Suresh Gopi
- Orukkam (1990) .... Suresh Gopi
- Varavelppu (1989) .... Mohanlal
- Moonnam Mura (1988) .... Mohanlal
- Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988)
- Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) Mammootty, Rahman
- Ente Kanakkuyil (1985) .... Mammootty, Rahman
- Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) .... Asha Thampi - Mohanlal
Hindi
- Nishabd (2007)....Amrita
- Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005) .... Sandhya Sinha
- Phir Milenge (2004) .... Dr. Raisingh
- Ab Tak Chappan (2004) .... Mrs. Namita Sadhu Agashe
- Dhoop (2003)
- Darna Mana Hai (2003) .... Pramila's mother
- Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996) .... Manga
- Ladies Only (1994)
- Tarpan (1994) .... Sumitra
- Ankuram (1993)
- Muskurahat (1992) .... Nandini
- Raat (1992) .... Manisha Sharma (Mini)
- Love (1991/I) a. Maggie Pinto
Kannada
- Nishabda ...as vet...opposite Vishnuvardhan
- Idu Saadya...
Direction
- Mumbai Cutting (Parcel segment) (2010)
- Kerala Cafe Makal [1](2009)
- Phir Milenge (2004)
- Mitr, My Friend (2002)
Dubbing Aritst
- Devaragam for actress Sridevi
- Minsara Kanavu for actress Kajol
- Kandukondain Kandukondain for actress Tabu
Awards
- National filmawards ,Best Supporting Actress,1992
- Filmfareawards ,5-time award winner
- iCONGO- Tehelka- CMS Media Citizen Karmaveer Puraskaar
- Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Actress