Trisha Krishnan is an Indian actress and model. She is 42 years old and was born on May 4, 1983, in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India.
Trisha is known mainly for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. Trisha first became widely known after she won the Miss Chennai pageant in 1999.
Over the years, she has built a long-lasting career and has received major awards. She has won five Filmfare Awards South, and she also received the Kalaimamani honour in 2006.
Keep on reading the Biography of Trisha Krishnan and learn more about her life, relationships, family, education, career, achievements, net worth, facts, and more.
Quick Facts Trisha Krishnan
| Full Name | Trisha Krishnan |
| Profession | Actress |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Date of Birth | May 4, 1983 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Gender | Female |
Trisha Krishnan Early Life and Education
Trisha Krishnan comes from a Tamil Palakkad Iyer family. Trisha was a pampered child as she was the only child of her parents.
Education
Trisha completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Matriculation School, Church Park, Chennai. Later, she studied BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
While in college, she started modelling and appeared in print and TV ads.
She won Miss Salem (1999) and Miss Chennai (1999) and also won the “Beautiful Smile” award at Miss India 2001.
Trisha first wanted to become a criminal psychologist, and acting was not her first plan. She also appeared in Falguni Pathak’s music video “Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye” (2000).
She was very good at Mathematics and Computer Science, and was interested in the supernatural, including UFOs, and she liked watching heavyweight boxing on TV.
| Detail | Information |
| School | Sacred Heart Matriculation School, Church Park, Chennai |
| Alma Mater | Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai |
| Highest Qualification | BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) |
Trisha Krishnan Personal Life
Trisha has lots of ups and downs in her relationships, so currently she is single and happy to be the same. However, she had full support from her parents during such a situation.
Relationships and Parents
Trisha Krishnan was engaged to Chennai-based businessman Varun Manian in 2015, but the engagement was later called off because she was asked to stop acting, choosing her career and passion for film over marriage.
She was in a relationship with actor Rana Daggubati in the late 2010s and also had some rumoured relationships with Thalapathy Vijay, Dhanush, Prabhas & Silambarasan actors.
Father
Her father’s name was Krishnan Iyer, who was a former general manager at a five-star hotel who passed away in October 2012 at the age of 66 due to a cardiac arrest in Hyderabad.
Mother
Her mother’s name is Uma Krishnan was born on 2nd July 1956. She always supported Trisha for her building her acting career and also at times of highs and lows.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Rumoured/Ex-boyfriends | Ex-boyfriend: Rana Daggubati Ex-Fiancé: Varun Manian Rumoured boyfriends: Thalapathy Vijay, Dhanush, Prabhas & Silambarasan |
| Parents | Father: Krishnan Iyer Mother: Uma Krishnan |
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Trisha Krishnan Career
Trisha Krishnan began her film career with a small supporting role in Jodi (1999), where she played a friend of Simran. Her first release as a lead actress was Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002), opposite Suriya.
In Tamil cinema, she got wider attention with Saamy (2003), co-starring Vikram. In 2004, she acted opposite Vijay in Ghilli, which became her biggest commercial success at the time.
The same year, she appeared in Aayutha Ezhuthu in a small role, in an ensemble cast that included Siddharth, R. Madhavan, and Suriya.
In Telugu cinema, she made her debut with Varsham (2004), which helped her become a leading actress there too. She then acted in Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) alongside Siddharth, and won major awards for that performance.
She worked with top Telugu stars in this period, including Mahesh Babu in Athadu (2005) and Sainikudu (2006), Chiranjeevi in Stalin (2006), Venkatesh in Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007), Ravi Teja in Krishna (2008), Prabhas in Bujjigadu (2008), and Nagarjuna in King (2008).
In Tamil films, she also acted with Ajith Kumar in Ji (2005) and later Kireedam (2007). She appeared opposite Jayam Ravi in Unakkum Enakkum (2006).
In Abhiyum Naanum (2008), she played Abhi in a father-daughter story and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for her performance.
From 2010, she expanded into other industries. She acted in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) and later worked with Kamal Haasan and R. Madhavan in Manmadhan Ambu (2010).
She made her Hindi debut in Khatta Meetha (2010), with Akshay Kumar. In 2011, she acted opposite Pawan Kalyan in Theenmaar, and she was part of the Tamil hit Mankatha.
She later worked with Vishal in Samar (2013), Jiiva in Endrendrum Punnagai (2013), and made her Kannada debut with Power (2014) opposite Puneeth Rajkumar.
In 2015, she acted opposite Ajith Kumar in Yennai Arindhaal, and opposite Kamal Haasan in Thoongaa Vanam. Her later work includes her Malayalam debut Hey Jude (2018) with Nivin Pauly, and the Tamil film ’96 (2018) opposite Vijay Sethupathi, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Tamil). She appeared in Petta (2019) alongside Rajinikanth.
In Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), she played Kundavai. In Leo (2023), she appeared opposite Vijay, and Wikipedia lists it as her highest-grossing film to date.
| 1999 | Jodi |
| 2000 | Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye (music video) |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe |
| 2003 | Manasellam, Saamy, Lesa Lesa, Alai, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu |
| 2004 | Varsham, Ghilli, Aayutha Ezhuthu |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Ji, Athadu, Allari Bullodu, Aaru |
| 2006 | Aathi, Pournami, Bangaram, Unakkum Enakkum, Stalin, Sainikudu |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, Kireedam |
| 2008 | Krishna, Bheemaa, Velli Thirai, Kuruvi, Bujjigadu, Abhiyum Naanum, King |
| 2009 | Sarvam & Sankham |
| 2010 | Namo Venkatesa, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Ye Maaya Chesave, Khatta Meetha, Manmadan Ambu |
| 2011 | Teen Maar & Mankatha |
| 2012 | Bodyguard & Dammu |
| 2013 | Samar & Endrendrum Punnagai |
| 2014 | Power |
| 2015 | Yennai Arindhaal, Lion, Sakalakala Vallavan, Thoongaa Vanam, Cheekati Rajyam, Bhooloham |
| 2016 | Aranmanai 2, Nayaki, Kodi |
| 2018 | Hey Jude, Mohini, ’96 |
| 2019 | Petta |
| 2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn |
| 2021 | Paramapadham Vilayattu |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I & Raangi |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II, The Road, Leo |
| 2024 | Brinda & The Greatest of All Time |
| 2025 | Identity, Vidaamuyarchi, Good Bad Ugly, Thug Life |
| 2026 | Karuppu, Vishwambhara, Ram |
Awards and Achievement
Trisha Krishnan has received many awards and nominations for her acting in Tamil and Telugu cinema. A separate awards list credits her with multiple wins and nominations, including five Filmfare Awards South.
Some of her best-known wins include:
- Filmfare Awards South (5 wins), including wins for Varsham (2004), Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005), Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007), and ’96 (2018).
- Nandi Award (Best Actress) for Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana.
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (Special Award / Special Prize) for Abhiyum Naanum (2008).
- Kalaimamani award (2006) from the Government of Tamil Nadu for her contribution to Tamil cinema.
- Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award (Best Actress) for ’96.
| 2004 | Filmfare Award South (Best Actress, Telugu) |
| 2005 | Filmfare Award South (Best Actress, Telugu) |
| 2006 | Nandi Award (Best Actress) |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award South (Best Actress, Telugu) |
| 2008 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (Special Award / Special Prize) |
| 2018 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award (Best Actress) |
| 2018 | Filmfare Award South (Best Actress, Tamil) |
Controversies
Trisha Krishnan has mostly stayed away from major public disputes. Still, a few incidents have drawn media attention.
| 2017 | Jallikattu and PETA backlash | Protestors reportedly disrupted her film shoot (Garjanai) due to her earlier PETA support, and she left the shooting location. |
| 2026 | Social media rumors | Media reports discussed online rumors linking her with actor Vijay, based on public speculation. No confirmation reported as fact in these articles. |
Trisha Krishnan Net Worth
Trisha Krishnan’s estimated net worth at around ₹85-₹90 crore. However, she charges around ₹5 to ₹12 crore per film.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | ₹85-₹90 C |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹5-₹12 crore per film |
Trisha Krishnan Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Trisha Krishnan’s height is around 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), and she weighs between 52–55 kg (115–121 lbs). Though it is known that she has brown eyes and hair.
| Height | centimeter: 165cm meters: 1.65 ft/in: 5 feet 5 |
| Weight | kg: 52-55kg lbs: 115–121 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
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FAQs
Where is Trisha Krishnan from?
Trisha Krishnan was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India, and was raised in Chennai.
What is Trisha Krishnan known for?
Trisha Krishnan is known for acting mainly in Tamil and Telugu films.
What was Trisha’s first movie?
Trisha Krishnan appeared in Jodi (1999) in an uncredited role, and later debuted as a lead in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002).
Which beauty titles did Trisha win?
Trisha Krishnan won Miss Salem (1999) and Miss Chennai (1999), and won the “Beautiful Smile” award at Miss India 2001.
Was Trisha Krishnan engaged?
Yes. Trisha Krishnan was engaged to businessman Varun Manian in 2015, and the engagement was later called off.
What did Trisha study?
Trisha Krishnan studied BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
What are some of Trisha’s major awards?
Trisha Krishnan has won five Filmfare Awards South, and she received the Kalaimamani honour in 2006.
