(1995) : A classic devotional film where she played the titular goddess. This role became a milestone, establishing her as a go-to actress for powerful, divine characters. Panchatanthiram

Perhaps the most famous vintage film on this list. Muthu (later dubbed into German as The Dancing Maharaja ) is the quintessential 90s Rajinikanth musical. Ramya Krishnan played Ranganayaki, a zamindar’s daughter with attitude. Watch for:

In the sprawling history of Indian cinema, particularly within the Tamil and Telugu film industries, few actors command the sheer presence and versatility of Ramya Krishnan. While a younger generation might instantly recognize her as the imperious Sivagami Devi from the Baahubali franchise, connoisseurs of vintage cinema know her as a powerhouse performer who ruled the roost in the late 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.