Queen of South Cinema Trisha Krishnan has mesmerized audiences with her diverse performances for over two decades now. She has journeyed from romantic dramas to strong character roles and made an indelible imprint in Tamil and Telugu cinema that will never be erased. On her birthday, let us take a trip down memory lane of six of her Iconic Roles of Trisha Krishnan, that say volumes about her talent and versatility.
1. Jessie – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
Trisha’s acting in Jessie, a dazed lady torn between family values and love, is among the best of her career. Her restrained performance and chemistry with Silambarasan TR transformed this romance into a cult classic.
2. Abhi – Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
This tearful father-daughter drama starred Trisha as Abhi, the hot-headed young woman and her father. She delivered a super emotional performance, and the film turned out to be a family blockbuster.
3. Rudhra – Kodi (2016)
One and all were left shocked with Trisha in her negative avatar of Rudhra, the politician of Kodi. Her bold and clever performance shattered stereotypes, and she proved herself to be the master of the negative role as well.
4. Hemanika – Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Playing Hemanika, a single mother and attractive dancer, Trisha danced out her heart facing Ajith Kumar. Her self-confidence and inner strength were impressive despite having lesser scenes.
5. Jaanu – 96 (2018)
Trisha’s performance as Jaanu, returning with her school crush after all the years, was appreciated everywhere for its depth and emotion. Her dialogues with Vijay Sethupathi and expressionless facial expressions added 96 to the list of the best films of her acting career.
6. Crystal – Hey Jude (2018)
In her first Malayalam movie, Trisha enacted the role of Crystal, who was a party animal and a person with bipolar disorder. Her breakdown was an emotionally shattering performance that raised eyebrows over issues pertaining to mental illness, and she won the critics’ as well as the audience’s approval.
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