20 glorious years of Sandalwood Queen Ramya / Divya Spandana
Team OTTplay
Apr 25, 2023
All Hail the Queen
Sandalwood's most beloved Ramya completes twenty great years in the industry on April 25, 2023
Where it All Began
It was on this very day in 2003 that Ramya made her acting debut with the film Abhi
With the Powerstar by her side
Abhi also starred the very young Powerstar Puneeth Rajkumar. The two would go on to become Sandalwood's most loved on-screen couples
Born Divya Spandana
She would begin her show biz career with modeling before acting came calling. It was producer Parvathamma Rajkumar who gave her the screen name 'Ramya'
A Generational Superstar
Ramya ruled the hearts of millions for over a decade. She is still regarded as the most adored star of her generation
Box Office Queen
Some of her biggest hits include Excuse Me, Amrithadhare, Jothe Jotheyali, Polladhavan, Vaaranam Aayiram and Sanju Weds Geetha
The Political Foray
Having joined the Indian National Congress in 2012, she became an MP in 2013. A few years later, she was made the national head of INC's digital head
A Long Sabbatical
Ramya's last starring role came in 2016 in the fanstasy film
Nagarahavu
True Darling of the Fans
Her most ardent fans, however, continue to hold her very, very dear to their hearts. She is set to make her comeback with the gangster film Uttarakaanda
The Queen of Hearts
Well, here's hoping for another 20 (and more) glorious years of the Queen!