Revathi

Infobox actor
name = Revathi


occupation = Actress
birth name =Asha Kelunni
website = http://www.revathy.com

Revathy, also known as Revathi (Malayalam :രേവതി), (Tamil : ரேவதி), (born as Asha Kelunni on 8 July, 1966) is a South Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, 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".

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

* Thoondil (2008)
* Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005).... Laila's mother
* Ponniyin Selvan (2005) .... Ponniamma
* Thamizhan (2002) .... Vijay's Sister
* 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
* Avathaaram (1995) - Nazaar
* Pudhiya 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) - Karthik
* 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
* Arangetra Velai (1990) - Prabhu
* Kizhakku Vasal (1991) - Karthik
* Idhaya thamarai (1989) - Karthik
* Mouna Raagam (1986) .... Divya - Mohan, Karthik
* Punnagai Mannan (1986) - Kamalhassan
* Selvi (1985) - Suresh
* Kanni rasi (1985) - Prabhu
* Thiramai (1985) - Sathyaraj
* Lakshmi Vanthachu (1985) - Ravi
* Unnai Naan santhithen (1985) - Suresh
* Marumagal (1985) - Suresh
* Maragatha veenai (1985) - Suresh
* Asha (1985) - Suresh
* Aan Paavam (1985) - Pandiyarajan
* Kunguma Chimizh (1985) - Mohan
* Udaya Geetham (1985) - Mohan
* Pagal Nilavu (1985) .... Peter's Sister - Murali
* Premapasam (1984) - Sivakumar
* Kai Kodukkam Kai (1984) .... Kaalimuthu's Wife - Rajinikanth
* Agaya thamarai (1984) - Suresh
* Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984) - Kamalhassan
* Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (1984) - Vijayakanth
* Pudumai Penn (1983) - Pandian
* Mann Vasanai (1982)... - Pandian

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) .... Meena Sharma (Mini)
* Love (1991/I) a. Maggie Pinto

Malayalam

* Ananthabhadram (2005) .... Ananthan's Mother
* Mizhi Randilum (2003) .... Sridevi
* Gramaphone (2003) .... Sara
* Nandanam (2002) .... Thankam
* Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) .... Dr. Omana Babunath
* Ravanaprabhu (2001) .... Bhanumathi - Mohanlal
* Agni Devan (1995) .... Sudarshana - Mohanlal
* Devasuram (1993) .... Bhanumathi - Mohanlal
* Maya Mayuram (1993) .... Nanda - Mohanlal
* Advaitham (1991) .... Lakshmi Menon - Mohanlal, Jayaram
* Kilukkam (1991) .... Nandini - Mohanlal
* Kuttapathram (1991) - Suresh Gopi
* Orukkam (1990) - Suresh Gopi
* Varavelppu (1989) .... Muralee's Girlfriend
* Kakkothi Kaavile Appoppan Thaadikal (1988)
* Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) Mammootty, Rahman
* Ente Kanakkuyil (1985) Mammootty, Rahman
* Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) .... Asha Thampi - Mohanlal

Telugu

* Prema
* Ravu garillu
* Mrigatrishna
* Lankeshwarudu (1989)
* Ratri (1992)
* Ankuram (1992)
* Gaayam (1993) .... Anitha

Kannada

* Nishabda ...as vet...opposite Vishnuvardhan
* Idu Saadya...

Direction

* Phir Milenge (2004)
* Mitr, My Friend (2002)

External links

* [http://passionforcinema.com/author/revathy Revathi's blog]
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* [http://www.revathy.com Official Website]