Trisha Krishnan

Trisha Krishnan, born on May 4, 1983, is an Indian actress renowned for her work in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Her journey into the limelight began with her victory in the 1999 Miss Chennai pageant, paving her path into the world of cinema. Regarded as the “Queen of South India” or “The South Queen,” Trisha has earned numerous accolades for her contributions to South Indian Cinema and has been consistently ranked among the top actresses in the region by The Times of India. After starting with a minor role in the Tamil romantic drama “Jodi” (1999), Trisha landed her first lead role in “Mounam Pesiyadhe” (2002), propelling her to fame. She further solidified her position with successful films like “Saamy” (2003), “Ghilli” (2004), “Varsham” (2004), “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana” (2005), and “Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule” (2007), winning three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in Telugu. Expanding her horizons, Trisha ventured into Hindi cinema with “Khatta Meetha” (2010), showcasing her versatility. She received critical acclaim for her performances in films like “Abhiyum Naanum” (2008), “Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa” (2010), “Kodi” (2016), “’96” (2018), and the historical dramas “Ponniyin Selvan: I” (2022) and “Ponniyin Selvan: II” (2023). Her roles in “Kodi” and “’96” earned her both Critics Award and Best Actress awards at the Filmfare Awards South. Notably, her highest-grossing release came with the action film “Leo” (2023). Born into a Palakkad Iyer family in Chennai, Trisha completed her schooling at the Sacred Heart Matriculation School and pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Ethiraj College for Women. Despite initially aspiring to become a criminal psychologist, her entry into modelling and subsequent acting career changed her trajectory. Trisha’s commitment to acting led her to balance a hectic shooting schedule alongside her college education, demonstrating her dedication to both her studies and her craft.