Ramya Krishna Played the Daughter, Sister, and Wife of This One Iconic Actor – Can You Guess Who?
Ramya Krishna, one of the most versatile actresses in South Indian cinema, has enjoyed a stellar career spanning decades. From leading lady roles to powerful character portrayals, she has worked with almost every top star across the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries. With hits like Baahubali, Narasimha, and Padayappa, Ramya Krishna carved a niche for herself as a lady superstar. But here’s a fascinating piece of trivia: she has played the daughter, sister, and wife of the same actor in different films.
That actor is none other than the veteran artist Nassar, one of Indian cinema’s most respected character actors.
Let’s rewind through cinema history:
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In the Rajinikanth-starrer Narasimha (Padayappa in Tamil), Ramya Krishna delivered a powerhouse performance as Neelambari, while Nassar played her elder brother.
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In the Tamil film Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (a remake of the Telugu hit Attarintiki Daredi), Nassar appeared as Ramya Krishna’s father.
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And in Baahubali, Ramya Krishna and Nassar played the royal couple—Sivagami and Bijjaladeva, portraying husband and wife.
From playing his daughter to wife and sister, Ramya Krishna has had a unique cinematic connection with Nassar—something rarely seen in Indian cinema.
Even today, Ramya Krishna continues to shine in strong supporting roles in Telugu and Tamil films, portraying mothers, matriarchs, and occasionally, grey-shaded characters with equal finesse.

