Divya Spandana(Ramya) Biography: Ramya(Divya Spandana )WAS born on 29 November 1982 in Bangolre, Karnataka, india,previously known by her stage name Ramya is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films.
Ramya made her acting debut in the 2003 Kannada-language film Abhi, alongside Puneet Rajkumar, following which, she acted in many Kannada films, enacting the lead female role and establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in the Kannada film industry.
Ramya made her acting debut in the 2003 Kannada-language film Abhi, alongside Puneet Rajkumar, following which, she acted in many Kannada films, enacting the lead female role and establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in the Kannada film industry.
Divya Spandana was born in Bangalore, Karnataka on 29 November 1982. Her parents originally hail from Mandya. She studied at St. Hilda's school in Ooty, and in Sacred Heart School (Church Park), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She pursued her graduation at St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore.Ramya participated in stage shows and dance rehearsals from her grade school days.
Divya Spandana (Ramya) Film Career:
Divya Spandana, changing her name to Ramya, made her acting debut in the 2001 Kannada-language film Abhi, alongside Puneet Rajkumar. She was originally supposed to make debut in Rajkumar's first film Appu, for which she, however, was not selected eventually, and was later offered and signed for the lead female role in Abhi, which became a commercial success. The same year, she had another release in Kannada with Excuse Me, which also did well at the box office, and also stepped into Telugu filmdom with the film Abhimanyu.
In 2004, Spandana debuted in the Tamil film industry, also under the name Ramya, with the film Kuththu alongside Silambarasan Rajendar, which managed only a mediocre run at the box office as did her next Tamil film Giri. Her debut film, however, gave her the name 'Kuthu' Ramya, by which she was then popularly known in Tamil Nadu. She had two releases in Kannada as well, Ranga S. S. L. C. and Kanti, out of which the latter, a love story set against the backdrop of borders and language issues, was declared a major success. In 2005 she had four releases, all being Kannada films, with the latter three films Aakash, Gowramma and Amrithadhare becoming major box-office successes, whilst also garnering critical acclaim for Ramya's performance and establishing her as a leading actress in Karnataka.
In 2004, Spandana debuted in the Tamil film industry, also under the name Ramya, with the film Kuththu alongside Silambarasan Rajendar, which managed only a mediocre run at the box office as did her next Tamil film Giri. Her debut film, however, gave her the name 'Kuthu' Ramya, by which she was then popularly known in Tamil Nadu. She had two releases in Kannada as well, Ranga S. S. L. C. and Kanti, out of which the latter, a love story set against the backdrop of borders and language issues, was declared a major success. In 2005 she had four releases, all being Kannada films, with the latter three films Aakash, Gowramma and Amrithadhare becoming major box-office successes, whilst also garnering critical acclaim for Ramya's performance and establishing her as a leading actress in Karnataka.
In 2006 she starred in Julie, a remake of the same-titled 1975 Hindi-language film. She essayed the role of a single, unwed mother in the film, which failed to attract audiences. After her following release, Datta did just average business at the box office, her next Kannada release, Jothe Jotheyali was a successful venture, in spite of negative reviews by critics.Her final 2006 release, Kavitha Lankesh's Tananam Tananam, an average grosser that released to mixed reviews, fetched Ramya her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She had described her role in the film as "little complex" and "challenging."In 2007, Ramya starred in three feature films; the first releasing, Arasu, co-starring Puneet Rajkumar and Meera Jasmine, was a huge hit. She then appeared as a sex worker in a short film Prarambha, directed by Santhosh Sivan, which was made in order to create awareness about AIDS and was part of Mira Nair's AIDS Jaago project.Her fourth 2007 release was Polladhavan, where she acted against Dhanush. The film, released during the 2007 Deepavali period, was considered a dark horse success and made possible Ramya's breakthrough in Tamil. Rajinikanth was all praises for the entire crew of Polladhavan.
Her first 2008 release, the Kannada film Mussanjemaatu with Sudeep, was a big hit, for which she also received a nomination for a Best Actress Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South. Later that year, she starred in the films Bombaat and Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu. Her final release in 2008 was Gautham Menon's Vaaranam Aayiram for which she changed her screen name to her actual name Divya again, which is believed to have brought her more luck. She had also dubbed in her own voice for Vaaranam Aayiram, which became a high critical as well as commercial success. She didn't have any releases in 2009, since both her films Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids and Jothegaara got delayed heavily due to financial problems.
Her first release of 2010 Just Math Mathalli which released on January 26th, 2010 was a huge success and it also received rave reviews. Her role in the film was also very much appreciated. She is currently shooting for Singam Puli opposite Jeeva and Kadhal 2 Kalyanam alongside a newcomer Sathya in Tamil and Kicha-Hucha, Sanju weds Geeta opposite Srinagar Kitty and the comedy drama Siddalingu, in which she portrays the role of a school teacher.
She is also the brand ambassador for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Her first 2008 release, the Kannada film Mussanjemaatu with Sudeep, was a big hit, for which she also received a nomination for a Best Actress Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South. Later that year, she starred in the films Bombaat and Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu. Her final release in 2008 was Gautham Menon's Vaaranam Aayiram for which she changed her screen name to her actual name Divya again, which is believed to have brought her more luck. She had also dubbed in her own voice for Vaaranam Aayiram, which became a high critical as well as commercial success. She didn't have any releases in 2009, since both her films Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids and Jothegaara got delayed heavily due to financial problems.
Her first release of 2010 Just Math Mathalli which released on January 26th, 2010 was a huge success and it also received rave reviews. Her role in the film was also very much appreciated. She is currently shooting for Singam Puli opposite Jeeva and Kadhal 2 Kalyanam alongside a newcomer Sathya in Tamil and Kicha-Hucha, Sanju weds Geeta opposite Srinagar Kitty and the comedy drama Siddalingu, in which she portrays the role of a school teacher.
She is also the brand ambassador for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Gossips:
She is a very pretty good actress in south india. she dont oppose do expose in film . she says her sexy appeal was her smile. some rumors are flyed in south was she is running a chemistry with young hero. but she oppse this and says she dont have an chemistry with anyone.
Filmography:
2003
Abhi -Bhanu -Kannada
Excuse Me -Madhumitha -Kannada
Abhimanyu -Sairabanu -Telugu
2004
Kuththu -Anjali -Tamil
Ranga S. S. L. C. -Padma Kannada
Kanti -Reema -Kannada
Giri -Devaki- Tamil
2005
Aadi -Aishwarya- Kannada
Aakash- Nandini -Kannada
Gowramma -Gowri -Kannada
Amrithadhare -Amritha -Kannada
2006
Sevanthi Sevanthi -Sevanthi -Kannada
Julie -Julie- Kannada
Amrutha Varsham -Amrutha Telugu
Datta -Divya -Kannada
Jothe Jotheyali -Divya -Kannada
Thananam Thananam -Vanaja -Kannada -Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Kannada Actress
2007
Arasu -Shruthi- Kannada
Prarambha - Kannada Short film
Meera Madhava Raghava- Meera -Kannada
Polladhavan -Hema- Tamil
2008
Mussanjemaatu -Thanu -Kannada Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Kannada
Actress Thoondil -Divya -Tamil
Meravanige Spandana -Kannada
Guest appearance Bombaat -Shalini -Kannada
Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu- Preethi -Kannada
Vaaranam Aayiram -Priya- Tamil
2010
Just Math Mathalli -Tanu- Kannada
Jothegaara -Priya -Kannada
Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids - Kannada -Delayed
Ullasa -Kannada -Filming
Kichha Huchha - Kannada -Filming
Siddalingu -Kannada- Filming
Dhandam Dhashagunam - Kannada -Filming
Kadhal 2 Kalyanam -Tamil -Filming
Sanju Weds Geetha -Geetha Kannada -Filming
Singam Puli -Tamil -Filming
