Ramya Krishnan: From Flop Heroine to 1000-Crore Film Star

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News18•23-01-2026, 16:25
Ramya Krishnan: From Flop Heroine to 1000-Crore Film Star
- •Ramya Krishnan, daughter of former MP Ramaswamy, overcame early career flops to become a highly sought-after actress.
- •Her initial films in Telugu and Tamil industries continuously failed, leading to self-doubt and concern from her mother.
- •She achieved her first success with K. Viswanath's 1989 film 'Sutradharulu', changing her career trajectory.
- •Ramya Krishnan's portrayal of Rajamatha Sivagami in S.S. Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: The Beginning' marked a significant second innings, contributing to the film's 1800-crore worldwide business.
- •Currently, she charges Rs. 3-4 crores per film and has an estimated net worth of Rs. 98 crores, starring in recent hits like Rajinikanth's 'Jailer'.
Why It Matters: Ramya Krishnan's journey from early career struggles to a 1000-crore film star highlights her resilience and talent.
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