Trisha Krishnan

Trisha Krishnan

Actress

Summary

Trisha Krishnan (born 4 May 1983 in Chennai, formerly Madras) is one of the most prominent and highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema, primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. With a career spanning over two decades, she is often referred to as the “Queen of South India” for her longevity and consistent success as a leading actress.

Biography

Trisha began her journey in entertainment after winning the Miss Chennai pageant in 1999, which opened doors to modelling and cinema. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in Jodi (1999) and soon rose to fame with her first lead role in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). Her breakthrough came with blockbuster films like Ghilli, Saamy (2003), and Aaru (2005) in Tamil cinema, along with major Telugu hits such as Varsham and Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005). These successes established her as a top actress across industries.
Over the years, she has delivered critically acclaimed performances in films like Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), 96, Kodi (2016), and Yennai Arindhaal (2015), earning multiple accolades including several Filmfare Awards South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and a Nandi Award. She has also worked across Hindi (Khatta Meetha), Kannada (Power), and Malayalam (Hey Jude) films, showcasing her pan-Indian appeal.
Among her recent successes, the historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: I and its sequel, along with the blockbuster Leo, further reinforced her star power. Beyond acting, Trisha is known for her elegance, strong screen presence, and ability to reinvent herself across generations, maintaining relevance in an ever-evolving film industry.

Credits & Filmography

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Vishwambhara (2026)
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Karuppu (2026)
Preethi
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Vidaamuyarchi (2025)
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Identity (2025)
Alisha
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Good Bad Ugly (2025)
Ramya
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Thug Life (2025)
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The Greatest of All Time (2024)
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Brinda (2024)
Brinda
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Leo (2023)
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The Road (2023)
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
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Raangi (2022)
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Paramapadham Vilayattu (2021)
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Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn (2020)
Jessi Thekekuttu
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Petta (2019)
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Mohini (2018)
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Hey Jude (2018)
Crystal Ann Chakkraaparambil
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96 (2018)
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Nayagi (2016)
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Kodi (2016)
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Aranmanai 2 (2016)
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The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
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Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
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Sakalakala Vallavan (2015)
Divya
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Thoongaavanam (2015)
Mallika
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Lion (2015)
Mahalakshmi
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Bhooloham (2015)
Gowri Sindhu
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Power (2014)
Prashanti
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Endrendrum Punnagai (2013)
Priya
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Samar (2013)
Maya
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Dhammu (2012)
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Bodyguard (2012)
Keerthi
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Teen Maar (2011)
Meera Sasthri
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Mankatha (2011)
Sanjana Arumugam
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Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
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Khatta Meetha (2010)
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Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
Ambujakshi
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Namo Venkatesa (2010)
Pooja
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Sarvam (2009)
Sandhya
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Shankam (2009)
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Bheema (2008)
Shalini
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Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai (2008)
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Velli Thirai (2008)
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King (2008)
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Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
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Kuruvi (2008)
Devi
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Krishna (2008)
Sandhya
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Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
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Kireedam (2007)
Divya
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Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
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Bangaram (2006)
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Aathi (2006)
Anjali
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Sainikudu (2006)
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Pournami (2006)
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Stalin (2006)
Trisha
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Trisha
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Aaru (2005)
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Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
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Athadu (2005)
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Ji (2005)
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Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
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Ghilli (2004)
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Varsham (2004)
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Alai (2003)
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Lesa Lesa (2003)
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Saamy (2003)
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Manasellam (2003)
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Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
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Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)
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Jodi (1999)
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Garjanai (1981)
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Timeline

2025 Continued Film Career
Featured in films like Identity and Vidaamuyarchi
2024 OTT Debut
Starred in web series Brinda
2023 Major Blockbuster
Appeared in Leo
2022 Historical Epic Success
Starred in Ponniyin Selvan: I
2018 Malayalam Debut
Debuted with Hey Jude
2018 Career-Defining Role
Won Filmfare Award for '96
2016 Award Achievement
Won Filmfare Critics Award for Kodi
2015 Performance Recognition
Acclaimed for Yennai Arindhaal
2014 Kannada Debut
Entered Kannada cinema with Power
2011 Major Hit
Featured in blockbuster Mankatha
2010 Bollywood Debut
Debuted in Hindi film Khatta Meetha
2010 Career Peak
Starred in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2008 Critical Acclaim
Praised for Abhiyum Naanum
2005 Award-Winning Performance
Won Filmfare for Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2004 Telugu Breakthrough
Starred in Varsham and Ghilli
2003 Commercial Success
Gained fame with Saamy
2002 Lead Role Debut
First lead role in Mounam Pesiyadhe
1999 Film Debut
Appeared in supporting role in Jodi
1999 Pageant Breakthrough
Won Miss Chennai, marking entry into cinema
1983 Birth
Born in Madras (Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India