Ramya Krishnan watched her iconic role as Neelambari in 'Padayappa' on the big screen for the first time, 26 years after the film’s release.
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News1806-01-2026, 11:31

Ramya Krishnan Watches Iconic 'Padayappa' In Theatres After 26 Years!

  • Actress Ramya Krishnan finally watched her iconic film 'Padayappa' in theatres during its recent re-release, 26 years after its original debut.
  • She portrayed the memorable antagonist Neelambari in 'Padayappa' at age 29, a role that remains one of her most celebrated alongside Sivagami Devi in 'Baahubali'.
  • Despite the immense popularity of her performance, Krishnan had never seen the film on the big screen until now, sharing her experience on Instagram.
  • 'Padayappa', originally released on April 10, 1999, and starring Rajinikanth and Sivaji Ganesan, received an overwhelming response during its re-release in Tamil Nadu.
  • Her Instagram post showed her watching the Neelambari-Padayappa confrontation with "childlike wonder," surprising many fans.

Why It Matters: Ramya Krishnan's first theatrical viewing of 'Padayappa' after 26 years delights fans.

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