REVATHI

Revathi, also known as Revathy, is a South Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has to her credit five Best Actress Filmfare awards for her performance in the Tamil films Mann Vasanai, Thevar Magan, Anjali, the Telugu film 'Ankuram' and the Malayalam film Kakothi Kaavil Appoopan Thadigal.

Revathi was born as Asha Kelunni on 8th July 1966 in Kochi, Kerala. Her father Kelunni was a major in the Indian Army. She married Suresh Menon in 1988, the couple are separated from 2002. She was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film, Thevar Magan in 1992. In addition, she has also won the Tamilnadu State Award for Thalaimurai in 1998.

Mitr, My Friend (2002) was her first directorial venture. A rare Indian English film at the time, Mitr garnered an award for Best Director (English Film) in the National awards. Her next film as a director, Phir Milenge (2004), created waves as one of the first Hindi movies to deal with the sensitive subject of AIDS. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai.

Filmography
As an Actor
* Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
* Nishabd (2007)....Amrita
* Ananthabhadram (2005) .... Ananthan's Mother
* Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005) .... Sandhya Sinha
* Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005).... Laila's mother
* Ponniyin Selvan (2005) (as Revathy Menon) .... Ponniamma
* Phir Milenge (2004) .... Dr. Raisingh
* Ab Tak Chappan (2004) .... Mrs. Namita Sadhu Agashe
* Dhoop (2003)
* Mizhi Randilum (2003) .... Sridevi
* Darna Mana Hai (2003) .... Pramila's mother
* Gramaphone (2003) .... Sara
* Nandanam (2002) .... Thankam
* Thamizhan (2002) .... Surya's Sister
* Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) .... Dr. Omana Babunath
* Ravanaprabhu (2001) .... Bhanumathi
* Thalaimurai (1998)
* Iruvar (1997) .... Selvam's wife
* Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996) .... Manga
* Agni Devan (1995) .... Sudarshana
* Avathaaram (1995)
* Ladies Only (1994)
* Magalir Mattum (1994) .... Sathya
* Tarpan (1994) .... Sumitra
* Ankuram (1993)
* Devasuram (1993) .... Bhanumathi
* Gaayam (1993) .... Anitha
* Marupadiyam (1993)
* Maya Mayuram (1993) .... Nanda
* Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
* Muskurahat (1992) .... Nandini
* Raat (1992) .... Meena Sharma (Mini)
* Deiva Vaakku (1992)
* Thevar Magan (1992)
* Paasamalargal (1992)
* Love (1991/I) .... Maggie Pinto
* Advaitham (1991) .... Lakshmi Menon
* Kilukkam (1991) .... Nandini
* Kuttapathram (1991)
* Anjali (1990) .... Chitra
* Arangetra Velai (1990)
* Kizhakku Vasal (1991)
* Orukkam (1990)
* Lankeshwarudu (1989)
* Varavelppu (1989) .... Muralee's Girlfriend
* Kakkothi Kaavile Appoppan Thaadikal (1988)
* Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
* Mouna Raagam (1986) .... Divya
* Punnagai Mannan (1986)
* Ente Kanakkuyil (1985)
* Aan Paavam (1985)
* Kunguma Chimizh (1985)
* Udaya Geetham (1985)
* Pagal Nilavu (1985) .... Peter's Sister
* Kai Kodukkam Kai (1984) .... Kaalimuthu's Wife
* Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
* Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (1984)
* Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) .... Asha Thampi
* Pudumai Penn (1983)
* Mann Vasanai (1982)

As a Director

* Phir Milenge (2004)
* Mitr, My Friend (2002)