TRISHA

Full Name: Trisha Krishnan
Date of Birth: May 4, 1983
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Profession: Actress, Model

Early Life and Education:

  • Trisha was born into a Tamil Brahmin family in Chennai. Her father, Krishnan, was a general manager at a hotel, and her mother, Uma Krishnan, is a homemaker.
  • She completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Church Park, Chennai.
  • Trisha pursued a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) from Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.

Career:

Early Career and Modeling:

  • Trisha began her career as a model and gained attention after winning several beauty pageants, including Miss Chennai in 1999.
  • She appeared in television commercials, which paved the way for her entry into films.

Film Debut:

  • Trisha made her acting debut in a supporting role in the Tamil film Jodi (1999).
  • Her first lead role came in the Tamil film Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002), opposite Suriya.

Telugu Cinema Breakthrough:

  • Trisha gained immense popularity in Telugu cinema with Varsham (2004), opposite Prabhas, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
  • She followed it up with hits like Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) and Athadu (2005).

Tamil Cinema Success:

  • In Tamil cinema, Trisha became a household name with films like Saamy (2003), Ghilli (2004), and Aaru (2005).
  • She worked with leading actors like Vijay, Vikram, and Ajith Kumar, solidifying her position as a leading actress.

Bollywood Debut:

  • Trisha made her Bollywood debut with Khatta Meetha (2010), opposite Akshay Kumar, directed by Priyadarshan.

filmography of Trisha Krishnan across all languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada)

YearFilmLanguageRole
1999Jodi (Cameo)TamilGuest appearance
2002Mounam PesiyadheTamilSandhya
2003ManasellamTamilMalar
2003Lesa LesaTamilBhuvana
2003SaamyTamilBhuvana
2003AlaiTamilMeera
2004GhilliTamilDhanalakshmi
2004VarshamTeluguSailaja
2004Aayutha EzhuthuTamilMeera
2004Nuvvostanante NenoddantanaTeluguSiri
2005ThirupaachiTamilPriya
2005AthaduTeluguPoori
2006AaruTamilMahalakshmi
2006PournamiTeluguPournami
2006StalinTeluguChitra
2007Aadavari Matalaku Arthale VeruleTeluguKeerthi
2007KireedamTamilDivya
2008BujjigaduTeluguChitti
2008Abhiyum NaanumTamilAbhi
2009SarvamTamilSandhya
2009SankhamTeluguMahalakshmi
2010Vinnaithaandi VaruvaayaaTamilJessie
2010Ye Maaya ChesaveTeluguJessie
2010Manmadhan AmbuTamilAmbujakshi
2011Teen MaarTeluguMeera
2012BodyguardTeluguKeerthi
2013SamarTamilMaya
2013Endrendrum PunnagaiTamilPriya
2014PowerTeluguNirupama
2015Yennai ArindhaalTamilHemanika
2015LionTeluguMahalakshmi
2015Sakalakala VallavanTamilAnjali
2016Aranmanai 2TamilMaya
2016NayakiTeluguGayathri
2016KodiTamilRudra
2017Hey JudeMalayalamCrystal
2018MohiniTamilMohini / Vaishnavi (dual)
201896TamilJanaki Devi (Janu)
2019PettaTamilSaro
2019Paramapadham VilayattuTamilDr. Gayathri
2022Ponniyin Selvan: ITamilKundavai
2023Ponniyin Selvan: IITamilKundavai
2023The RoadTamilMeera
2024Vidaa Muyarchi TamilTBA
2025Identity TamilTBA

Awards and Recognition:

  • Trisha has won multiple awards, including Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Awards, and Vijay Awards, for her exceptional performances.
  • She is one of the few actresses who has maintained a successful career across Tamil and Telugu industries for over two decades.

Personal Life:

  • Trisha was briefly engaged to businessman Varun Manian in 2015, but the engagement was called off.
  • She is known for her independent and resilient personality.

Philanthropy and Interests:

  • Trisha is a goodwill ambassador for PETA India and actively promotes animal rights.
  • She is passionate about traveling, fitness, and exploring different cuisines.

 Awards and Recognitions 

Filmfare Awards South

  1. Best Actress – Telugu
    • Varsham (2004)
    • Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
    • Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule (2007)
  2. Best Actress – Tamil
    • Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)

South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)

  1. Best Actress – Tamil
    • Endrendrum Punnagai (2013)
  2. Best Actress (Critics) – Tamil
    • 96 (2018)

Vijay Awards

  1. Favourite Heroine
    • Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)

Nandi Awards (Andhra Pradesh State Film Awards)

  1. Best Actress
    • Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)

Tamil Nadu State Film Special Prize

  1. Best Actress
    • Abhiyum Naanum (2008)

Other Awards

  1. Edison Awards
    • Best Actress for Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
    • Best Actress for 96 (2018)
  2. JFW Awards
    • Best Actress for 96 (2018)
  3. Behindwoods Gold Medal
    • Best Actress – Tamil for 96 (2018)
  4. Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
    • Best Actress for 96 (2018)

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