Asha Kelunni Nair, known by the stage name Revathi, is an Indian film actress and film director, known for her works predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She has won several accolades, including the National Film Awards in three different categories, and Filmfare Awards South.Revathi is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, having studied since the age of seven and performed her arangetram in Chennai in 1979.
Due to her great acting abilities, Fans call her Revathy is total of Kamal + Savitri in acting…Apart from films, Revathi has been involved in a variety of social organisations, the most notable being the Banyan, Ability foundation, Tanker foundation and Vidyasagar, and has also served as a member of several film festivals including the Chennai International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India.
| About Revathi | |
|---|---|
| Name | Asha Kutty Nair |
| Nick Name | Revathi |
| Profession | Actress, director, social worker |
| Nationality | Indian |
| First Film | Mann Vasanai |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (Aprox.) | 163 cm |
| Weight (Aprox.) | 67 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | November 2, 1976 (age 40) |
| Age (as of 2017) | 51 Years |
| Birth Place | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Home Town/State | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| School | N/A |
| College | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | N/A |
| Father Name | Major Kelunni |
| Mother Name | Lalitha Kelunni |
| Brother(s) | N/A |
| Sister(s) | 1 Sister |
| Religion | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs | Not Known |
| Husband/Spouse | Suresh Chandra menon (1986-2013) |
| Children | Mahee (Adopted in 2014) |
Filmography
As Actress
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Muthupechi | Filmfare Special Award – South |
| 1984 | Ponnu Pudichirukku | ||
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | Seetha | |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn | Seetha | |
| 1984 | Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal | Vaidhegi | |
| 1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Indumathi | |
| 1985 | Pournami Alaigal | Deepa | |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | Sharada | |
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | Dhanalakshmi | |
| 1985 | Selvi | Selvi | |
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | Shanthi | |
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu | Jyothi | |
| 1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | Shenbagam | |
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimizh | Rukmani | |
| 1985 | Prema Paasam | ||
| 1985 | Thiramai | Bhanu | |
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Revathi | |
| 1986 | December Pookal | Poornima aka Annam | |
| 1986 | Marumagal | Radha | |
| 1986 | Maragatha Veenai | Kokila | |
| 1986 | Revathy | ||
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Divya | |
| 1986 | Lakshmi Vanthachu | Lakshmi | |
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Malini | |
| 1987 | Lankeswaran | Seetha | |
| 1987 | Gramathu Minnal | Valli Mayilu | |
| 1989 | Uthama Purushan | Lakshmi | |
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Manju | |
| 1990 | Arangetra Velai | Asha | |
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vaasal | Thaayamma | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1990 | Anjali | Chitra | |
| 1990 | Sathriyan | Jaya | Guest Appearance |
| 1990 | Raja Kaiya Vacha | Radha | Guest Appearance |
| 1991 | Ayul Kaithi | Nithya | |
| 1992 | Chinna Pasanga Naanga | Marikolunthu | |
| 1992 | Deiva Vaakku | Hamsaveni | |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Panchavarnam | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1993 | Marupadiyum | Thulasi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Anjali | |
| 1994 | Paasamalargal | Asha | |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Sathya | |
| 1994 | Priyanka | Priyanka | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1994 | En Aasai Machan | Thayamma | |
| 1994 | Chinna Pulla | Valliammai | |
| 1995 | Avatharam | Ponnamma | |
| 1995 | Thamizhachi | Guest appearance | |
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | Lakshmi | |
| 1995 | Thotta Chinungi | Bhuvana | |
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | Manju | |
| 1996 | Subash | Savithri | |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Maragatham | |
| 1997 | Praner Cheye Priyo | Bengali ( Bangladesh) | |
| 1998 | Thalaimurai | Naachchiyaa | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actress |
| 1998 | Rathna | ||
| 1999 | Taj Mahal | Manoj’s mother | |
| 2001 | Maayan | ||
| 2002 | Red | Janaki | |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | Jaya | |
| 2004 | Vaanam Vasappadum | Karthik’s mother | |
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Ponni | |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Maragatham | |
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | ||
| 2008 | Thoondil | Dr. Jayanthi | |
| 2009 | Vannathupoochi | ||
| 2011 | Osthe | Velan’s & Balan’s mother | |
| 2012 | Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal | Unreleased | |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Herself | Cameo appearance |
| 2016 | Amma Kanakku | Dr.Nandhini | |
| 2017 | Power Paandi | Poonthendral | |
| 2017 | Azhiyatha Kolangal |
Filming | |
| 2017 | Gulebakavali |
Filming |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Kattathe Kilikoodu | Asha Thampi | |
| 1985 | Ente Kaanakkuyil | Anuradha | |
| 1987 | Aankiliyude Tharattu | Sunitha Menon | |
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Lakshmi/Kakkothi/Vavachi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| 1988 | Puravrutham | Devi | |
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | Mini Johnson | |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Rama | |
| 1989 | Najangalude Kochu Doctor | Mini | |
| 1990 | Ottayadipathakal | Sathi | |
| 1991 | Kilukkam | Nandini | |
| 1992 | Advaitham | Lakshmi Menon | |
| 1993 | Devasuram | Bhanumathi | |
| 1993 | Maya Mayuram | Nanda | |
| 1994 | Padheyam | Radha | |
| 1995 | Agni Devan | Sudarshana | |
| 1997 | Mangamma | Mangamma | |
| 2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Bhanumathi | |
| 2002 | Nandanam | Thankam | |
| 2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Dr. Omana Babunath | |
| 2002 | Krishna Pakshakkilikal | Mary | |
| 2003 | Gramaphone | Sara | |
| 2003 | Mizhi Randilum | Sridevi | |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Gayathri | |
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Lakshmi | |
| 2010 | Paattinte Palazhy | Raziya | |
| 2010 | Penpattanam | Girija | |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | Dr. Sheela Koshy | |
| 2012 | Father’s Day | Seethalekshmy | |
| 2012 | Molly Aunty Rocks! | Molly Mamen | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| 2017 | [[Kinar] | District Collector |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Love | Maggie Pinto | |
| 1992 | Raat | Manisha Sharma (Mini) | |
| 1992 | Muskurahat | Nandini | |
| 1994 | Tarpan | Sumitra | |
| 1996 | Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Manga | |
| 2003 | Dhoop | Savita Kapoor | |
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Pramila’s mother | |
| 2004 | Ab Tak Chhappan | Namita Agashe | |
| 2004 | Phir Milenge | Dr. Raisingh | |
| 2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey… | Sandhya Sinha | |
| 2007 | Nishabd | Amrita | |
| 2014 | 2 States | Radha Swaminathan | |
| 2015 | Margarita, With a Straw | Aai |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Manasa Veena | Veena | |
| 1984 | Seetamma Pelli | Seethamma | |
| 1988 | Rao Gari Illu | Chanti | |
| 1989 | Prema | Maggie | |
| 1989 | Lankeshwarudu | Swapna | |
| 1991 | Mrigathrushna | ||
| 1992 | Ankuram | Sindhura | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Anitha | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Rangamma | |
| 2002 | Eeshwar | Sujatha | |
| 2010 | Gaayam 2 | Anitha | |
| 2014 | Anukshanam | Shailaja | |
| 2015 | Loafer | Lakshmi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
| 2015 | Size Zero | Herself | |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Ajay’s mother | |
| 2017 | Yuddham Sharanam |
Filming |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Indu | |
| 1998 | Nishyabda | Dr. Vinitha |
As director
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mitr, My Friend | English | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English |
| 2004 | Phir Milenge | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Malayalam | “Makal” segment |
| 2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | “Parcel” segment |
| 2011 | Red Building Where the Sun Sets | English | Short film National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Welfare |
Photo Gallery
Source : Wiki
