Trisha Krishnan: A Reigning Queen of South Indian Cinema Trisha Krishnan, born May 4, 1983, is a prominent South Indian actress primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. Her journey began with a victory at the 1999 Miss
Chennai pageant, serving as a springboard into the film industry. Dubbed the "Queen of South India," her accolades include five Filmfare Awards South, a
Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Nandi Award, and eight SIIMA Awards. After a minor role in Jodi (1999), Trisha secured her first lead in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). Subsequent successes like Saamy (2003), Ghilli (2004), and Aaru (2005) in Tamil, and Varsham (2004), Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005), Athadu (2005), and Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) in Telugu, cemented her stardom, earning her three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Telugu. Her Hindi film debut was in Khatta Meetha (2010). Critical acclaim followed performances in Abhiyum Naanum (2008), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Kodi (2016), and notably, '96 (2018), for which she received the Filmfare Best Actress - Tamil award. Her roles in the historical drama Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) further solidified her position. Her most recent blockbuster,
Leo (2023), stands as her highest-grossing film to date. Trisha's career showcases a remarkable range, spanning diverse genres and consistently delivering compelling performances.