Introduction
Trisha Krishnan, born on 4th May 1983, is a renowned Indian actress who has primarily worked in Tamil and Telugu films. She gained recognition after winning the Miss Chennai pageant in 1999, which marked her entry into the world of cinema. Trisha has been praised for her outstanding performances and is often referred to as “The South Queen” for her contributions to South Indian Cinema.
Career
The 41 year old actress talent didn’t go unnoticed by the Bollywood industry, and she was approached by director Priyadarshan for the Hindi film ‘Khatta Meetha.’ She played the leading lady opposite superstar Akshay Kumar in this comedy film. Although the movie received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office, Trisha’s performance was appreciated by the audience. Unfortunately, her Bollywood career didn’t flourish as expected. However, some of her Tamil and Telugu films have been dubbed or remade in Hindi.
Trisha made her Hindi cinema debut with ‘Khatta Meetha’ in 2010. Her performances in films like ‘Abhiyum Naanum,’ ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa,’ ‘Kodi,’ ’96,’ ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I,’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ were highly appreciated by critics. She won the Critics Award and the Best Actress award at the Filmfare Awards South for her roles in ‘Kodi’ and ’96.’ Her highest-grossing release so far has been the action film ‘Leo’ in 2023.
Early Life and Beauty Pageants
Born and raised in Chennai, Trisha completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Matriculation School and pursued her BBA at Ethiraj College. At the age of sixteen, she won the Miss Madras title and participated in the Miss India competition, reaching the finals. Later, she got an opportunity to act in director Priyadarshan’s ‘Lesa Lesa,’ which marked her film debut. Her breakthrough roles came with films like ‘Ghilli’ and ‘Saamy,’ which added her to fame.
Collaborations with Top Stars
Trisha has worked with several top actors in the South Indian film industry. In Tamil, she has frequently collaborated with actors Vijay and Ajith, starring in blockbuster films like ‘Thirupachi’ and ‘Mankatha.’ She has also shared the screen with renowned actor Kamal Haasan in ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ and ‘Thoongavanam.’ In the Telugu industry, Trisha has worked with stars like Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Siddharth, and Venkatesh. Many of her Telugu films have achieved significant success at the box office.
Adventurous and Travel Enthusiast
Trisha is a passionate traveler who loves exploring different countries. She has a special fondness for New York City, apart from her hometown, Chennai. In a conversation, Trisha expressed her desire to travel more extensively. Additionally, she is an adventurous person, as evidenced by her scuba diving experiences shared on social media.
Controversies
Trisha Krishnan has faced a few controversies in her career. In a recent incident, she strongly condemned ex-AIADMK member AV Raju for making derogatory comments about her on a public platform. This was not the first time Trisha had experienced such incidents; earlier, Mansoor Ali Khan had made distasteful comments about her on social media. In response to AV Raju’s allegations, filmmaker Cheran filed an arrest warrant against him for falsely accusing Trisha Krishnan and spreading baseless rumors without any evidence.
Despite the challenges she has faced, Trisha Krishnan continues to maintain her position as a prominent figure in South Indian Cinema. As Trisha Krishnan’s career progresses, fans and well-wishers eagerly await her future projects and the continued success of this talented actress.
SONIYA SHARMA