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Revathi

Actor · Born July 8, 1966 (60) · Kochi, Kerala, India

Revathy is an Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, directed several feature-length films, and has acted in and produced multiple television programs, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry and over a hundred films to her credit. She has won several accolades, including three National Film Awards, in three different categories, and six Filmfare Awards South.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 8, 1966 (60)
From
Kochi, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
36 on MovieCove · 151 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Up 25% in 30 days

What are Revathi's films like?

Across their 31 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
45%
Morality
23%
Self
13%
Survival
7%
Power
6%
Society
4%
Ideas
1%
Romantic love13 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds15 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 28 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 10 · Dark 11

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 20 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 13 · Intense 11

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 16 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 14 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 9 · Heavy 12

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 24 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 5 of 10 analyzed roles.

Mentor
5 of 10
Ally
2 of 10
Hero
2 of 10
Shapeshifter
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
19
Melancholic
10
Romantic
9
Warm
6
Dread
6
Other
31

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet12
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous8

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Revathi's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 36 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Revathi's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

151 credits, 36 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Jana Nayagan(2026)

    as Vetri's Mother

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Patriot(2026)

    as CM Nalini Ramakrishnan

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Assi(2026)

    as Vasudha

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Aasmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Smita

  • Anbil Avan(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders(2025)

    as Dr. Rosie Panicker

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Good Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · Director · Creator

  • The Diplomat(2025)

    as Sushma Swaraj (Union External Affairs Minister)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Ziddi Girls(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Tiger 3(2023)

    as Maithili Menon

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Good Morning Sunshine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Radha

  • Tooth Pari: When Love Bites(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Luna Luka

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Salaam Venky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Actor

  • Aye Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Revathi Ranjan

  • The Storyteller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Saraswati

  • Thiruchitrambalam(2022)

    as Pazham's mother

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Modern Love Hyderabad(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Mehrunissa

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Major(2022)

    as Dhanalakshmi

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Bhoothakaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Asha

  • Itlu Amma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Navarasa(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Savithri

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows

  • A Truthful Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Punyakoti

  • Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Jackpot(2019)

    as Masha

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Virus(2019)

    as Health Minister C K Prameela

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Keni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Aruna Chidambaram

  • Gulaebaghavali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Masha

  • Yuddham Sharanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Seetha Lakshmi

  • Pa Paandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Poonthendral

  • Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Amma Kanakku(2016)

    as Dr.Nandhini

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Brahmotsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Ajay's Mother

  • Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Lakshmi, Varun's Mother

  • Size Zero(2015)

    as Cameo Appearance

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Margarita with a Straw(2014)

    as Shubhangini Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Mrs Sadhu Agashe

  • Anukshanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Shailaja

  • 2 States(2014)

    as Radha Swaminathan

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Molly Aunty Rocks! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Molly Aunty

  • Father's Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Seethalakshmi

  • Osthi(2011)

    as Velan and Balan's Mother

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Indian Rupee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Dr. Sheela Koshy

  • Gaayam 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Anitha

  • Penpattanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Girija

  • Kerala Cafe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director · Story

  • Nammal Thammil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Lekshmi

  • Mumbai Cutting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director

  • Thoondil(2008)

    as Dr. Jayanthi

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nishabd(2007)

    as Amrita

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sandhya S. Sinha

  • Kanda Naal Mudhal(2005)

    as Maragatham

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Anandabhadram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Gayathri Devi

  • Ponniyin Selvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Ponni

  • Bhadra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Yuvasena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Phir Milenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Director · as Dr. Raisingh

  • Vaanam Vasappadum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Ab Tak Chhappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mrs. Namita Sadhu Agashe

  • Dhoop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mrs. Sarita Kapoor

  • Mizhi Randilum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sridevi

  • Darna Mana Hai(2003)

    as Pramila's Mother

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Gramaphone(2003)

    as Sara

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Nandanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Thankam

  • Eeshwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Kaiyethum Doorath(2002)

    as Dr. Omana Babunath

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Red(2002)

    as Janaki

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Thamizhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Surya's sister

  • Mitr, My Friend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director

  • Maayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Ravanaprabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bhanumathi

  • Taj Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Thalaimurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nachiyar

  • Ganesh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Rangamma

  • Rathna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Nishabdha(1998)

    as Dr. Vineetha

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Iruvar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Marathagam

  • Mangamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mangamma

  • Subash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Savithri

  • Aur Ek Prem Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Manga

  • Meendum Savithri(1996)

    as Manju

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thotta Chinungi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Bhuvana

  • Tarpan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sumitra

  • Gandhi Pirantha Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Lakshmi

  • Agnidevan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sudarshana

  • Avatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ponnama

  • Pasumpon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Malar (voice)

  • En Aasai Machaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Thayamma

  • Priyanka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Priyanka

  • Magalir Mattum(1994)

    as Sathya

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Paasamalargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Asha

  • Padheyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Radha

  • Maya Mayooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nanda

  • Pudhiya Mugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Anjali

  • Gaayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Anitha

  • Devasuram(1993)

    as Bhanumathi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Marupadiyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Ankuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Chinna Pasanga Naanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Marikolunthu

  • Muskurahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Nandini

  • Thevar Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Panchavarnam

  • Deiva Vaakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Hamsaveni (Aatha)

  • Raat(1992)

    as Manisha "Mini" Sharma

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Maggie

  • Adwaytham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lakshmi Menon

  • Kilukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Nandini

  • Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Hema

  • Raja Kaiya Vacha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Divya

  • Chatriyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jaya

  • Anjali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Chitra

  • Kizhakku Vasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Thaayamma

  • thoorpu sindhooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Arangetra Velai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Masha

  • Idhaya Thamarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Lankeswarudu(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Utthama Purushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Lakshmi

  • Varavelpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Rama

  • Njangalude Kochu Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mini

  • Prema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Maggie

  • Idu Saadhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Indu

  • Moonnam Mura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mini Johnson

  • Rao Gari Illu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shanthi

  • Puravrutham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Devi

  • Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Gramatthu Minnal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Valli Maayilu

  • Aankiliyude Tharattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sunitha Menon

  • Punnagai Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Malini

  • Lakshmi Vandhachu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Lakshmi

  • Mouna Raagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Divya

  • Maragatha Veenai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kokila

  • Marumagal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Radha

  • December Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Annam Poornima

  • Aan Paavam(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Kunguma Chimil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rukumani "Ruku"

  • Ente Kanakkuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Anuradha

  • Pagal Nilavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jyothi

  • Udhaya Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Shanthi

  • Aagaya Thamaraigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Selvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Kanni Raasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Dhanalakshmi

  • Oru Kaidhiyin Diary(1985)

    as Sharadha

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Pournami Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Deepa

  • Thiramai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bhanu

  • Unnai Naan Santhithen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Indhumathi

  • Vaidehi Kathirunthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Vaidehi

  • Pudhumai Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Seetha

  • Seethamma Pelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Seethamma

  • Kai Kodukkum Kai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Manasa Veena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Mann Vasanai(1983)

    as Muthupechi

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kattathe Kilikkoodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Asha Thampi

  • Kaakum Karangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Radha

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 150 titles from 1965 to 2026; peak year 2022.

Biggest box office

2 States (2014)

$22M worldwide

Highest rated

Devasuram (1993)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Tiger 3 (2023)

Film career

19652026

Peak 2022 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1991Screen debut· Kilukkam
  • 2015Career best· Margarita with a Straw

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting146 of 150: 144 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score64thDirecting6 of 150: 2 only directing, 4 with another roleWriting1 of 150: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 150: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

150 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1960s1 · acting1980s37 · acting1990s43 · acting2000s26 · 23 acting · 4 crew2010s23 · acting2020s20 · 19 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 19 roles
911121

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Revathi's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 68th percentile, the median of all 32; across their 28 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 66th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Approval · how many liked their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 36 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Jana Nayagan (2026)

97th percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Devasuram (1993)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Revathi's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 2 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 69 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles10–61 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Revathi work with?

People who share at least 2 of Revathi's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nizhalgal Ravi shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Mixed roles