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Trisha Krishnan[a] (born 4 May 1983) known mononymously as Trisha is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. She gained prominence after winning the 1999 Miss Chennai pageant, which marked her entry into Cinema.
Often referred to as the "Queen of South India",[1][2] Trisha has received numerous accolades, including five Filmfare Award South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award, one Nandi Award and eight SIIMA Awards.
After debuting with a minor supporting role in the Tamil romantic drama Jodi (1999), Trisha had her first lead role in the film Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). She rose to fame starring in commercially successful films Saamy (2003), Ghilli (2004) and Aaru (2005) in Tamil cinema, and Varsham (2004), Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005), Athadu (2005) and Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) in Telugu cinema, winning three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress – Telugu .[5][6]
Trisha made her Hindi cinema debut by starring in the film Khatta Meetha (2010).[7] Her performances in the comedy drama Abhiyum Naanum (2008), the romantic drama Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), the political thriller Kodi (2016), the romantic drama '96 (2018), and the historical dramas Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) received critical acclaim.
Her performances in Kodi and '96 earned her the Filmfare Critics Best Actress – Tamil and the Best Actress – Tamil respectively, at the Filmfare Awards South. Her highest-grossing release to date is the action film Leo (2023).
Early life
Trisha Krishnan was born on 4 May 1983[8] to Krishnan Iyer and Uma Iyer[9][10] in Madras, Tamil Nadu into a Tamil Palakkad Iyer family.[11][12][13] She completed schooling at the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Church Park, Chennai,[14] and later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course at the Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
She ventured into modelling and appeared in several print and television commercials.[15][16] In 1999, she won the "Miss Salem" beauty pageant, and later the same year, the Miss Chennai contest. She had also won the Miss India 2001 pageant's "Beautiful Smile" award.[15][17]
Trisha had aspired to become a criminal psychologist initially, and resisted the thought of pursuing acting, as she wanted to complete her studies first. In 2000, she appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye as Ayesha Takia's friend.
She was later approached for an acting role in the Tamil film Lesa Lesa (2003) by Indian film director Priyadarshan, which marked the beginning of her professional career as an actress.[15] She followed a tight shooting schedule while in college, making it difficult for her to continue her education.[18] She compensated for this by attending summer classes.[15]
Film career
Trisha Krishnan filmography
Her subsequent release was the Hari-directed action film, Saamy (2003) with Vikram. She played a soft-spoken college-going Brahmin girl and received positive reviews for her performance, with Sify's reviewer citing that she was "appealingly sensual" and looked "glamorous",[23] and another critic writing that she looked "very pretty" and suited the role.
The masala flick became the biggest blockbuster of the year,[25] grossing ₹16 crores, and landed Trisha new offers, including several high-budget productions.[26] Lesa Lesa, which was supposed to be her debut, released later the same month in May 2003.[27] The romantic musical, based on the 1998 Malayalam film Summer in Bethlehem,[28] fetched generally positive reviews.
Following Lesa Lesa, she appeared in Alai (2003) which proved unsuccessful at the box office.[29] Her fourth and final release of the year was Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003), which was commercially unsuccessful, but nevertheless helped proper her career due to its critically acclaimed music and visuals.[30]
Awards and nominations
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Trisha Krishnan
Other work and endorsements
Trisha at UNICEF World Children's Day Press Meet
An ardent animal lover, Trisha has been the Goodwill Ambassador of PETA.[94] In 2010, Trisha collaborated with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in issuing a public appeal to domesticate stray dogs rather than craving for pedigreed foreign breeds.
She was also the Goodwill Ambassador for the "Angel for Animals" campaign organised by PETA in 2010, encouraging people to adopt homeless dogs.
PETA praised Trisha for her work, and sent her an appreciation letter highlighting her animal rescue work and efforts to encourage people to adopt Indian community dogs.
In 2017, Trisha was conferred the UNICEF celebrity advocate status. Subsequently, she will voice the rights of children including adolescents and young people.[97]
Trisha replaced Rani Mukerji as the brand ambassador of Fanta India. She is the brand ambassador of Scooty Pep+, for which she has replaced Preity Zinta.
She is also the brand ambassador for Vivel Di Wills, a product by ITC Limited. In 2011, she replaced Asin in the Fairever fairness cream commercial.[98] Trisha is also a prominent celebrity endorser for other brands and products including Joy Alukkas, Volini, and Urbabrise.[99][100]
Personal life
Trisha resides in Chennai[13] with her mother and grandmother.[14] Trisha's father died in October 2012.[101] She can speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and French.[14][102] She follows a vegetarian diet.[103]
Her mother, Uma Krishnan, accompanies Trisha on film shoots, events, and functions, and they have appeared together in a commercial advertisement.
Uma had been offered various roles by several Tamil film makers and actors including Kamal Haasan, but turned them down as she wanted to concentrate on Trisha's career.
About her relationship with her mother, Trisha remarked: "She has been the pillar of my strength and has stood by me like a rock through thick and thin. [...] Everyone in the industry and my friends know how close I'm to my mom."[105]
On 23 January 2015, Trisha became engaged to Varun Manian,[106] a Chennai-based businessman.[107] In May 2015, she confirmed that the couple had ended their engagement.[108]
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Trisha is considered among the most popular actors of Tamil and Telugu cinema.[109][110] She is one of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, according to various media reports.[111][112] Trisha received the Kalaimaamani award, for her "Contribution in Tamil Cinema", in 2006.
The Indian Express noted Trisha to be "a top actor" in the South Indian film industry.[114] Rediff.com termed her the "biggest sensation" in South India.
Filmfare noted, "Trisha has remained popular with audiences by regularly playing endearing characters and appearing in blockbuster films." They further praised her "longevity" in the business.
Gautam Sunder noted, "She has sustained two decades in films as a leading actor with proven mettle and box-office success." He also noted her "ubiquitous popularity" that still persists.[117] Aditya Shrikrishna of Verve termed Trisha the "legacy maker" and noted, "Trisha has made her a popular choice for author-backed roles.
In Rediff.com's "Top 5 Tamil Actresses" list, she was placed 3rd in 2006, 4th in 2008, 2nd in 2010 and 3rd in 2016. In its "Top 5 Telugu Actresses" list, she was placed 1st in 2007 and 2nd in 2008. Trisha ranked 5th in "Hottest Tamil Actresses" list.