What Happened to Trisha Krishnan?

Trisha Krishnan, born on May 4, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, began her journey in the entertainment industry after winning the Miss Chennai pageant in 1999. Her acting career officially commenced with a minor supporting role in the 1999 Tamil romantic drama 'Jodi', followed by her first lead role in 'Mounam Pesiyadhe' in 2002. She quickly rose to prominence with critically and commercially successful films such as 'Saamy' (2003) and 'Ghilli' (2004) in Tamil cinema, and 'Varsham' (2004) in Telugu cinema, for which she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Trisha cemented her status as one of the leading actresses in South India, known for her ability to balance commercial entertainers with performance-oriented roles. Notable performances include 'Abhiyum Naanum' (2008), 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa' (2010), and '96' (2018). She also ventured into Hindi cinema with 'Khatta Meetha' (2010), Kannada cinema with 'Power' (2014), and Malayalam cinema with 'Hey Jude' (2018). Her sustained success for over two decades is a testament to her versatility and enduring appeal.

The 2020s have seen a resurgence in her career with high-profile projects. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Princess Kundavai in Mani Ratnam's historical dramas 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' (2022) and 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' (2023), earning Filmfare nominations. Her 2023 film 'Leo' became one of the highest-grossing South Indian films of the year. In 2024, her 2004 hit 'Ghilli' was re-released to significant success, and she starred in the web series 'Brinda' and made a special appearance in 'The Greatest of All Time'.

As of 2025, Trisha continued her busy schedule with roles in the Malayalam film 'Identity' and Tamil films 'Vidaamuyarchi', 'Good Bad Ugly', and 'Thug Life'. Looking into 2026, she has several anticipated releases, including the Telugu film 'Vishwambhara' and the Tamil films 'Karuppu' (scheduled for May 14, 2026) and 'Ram'. Beyond her professional life, Trisha's personal life has frequently been in the news. After a broken engagement in 2015 to businessman Varun Manian, reportedly due to his desire for her to quit acting, she has remained single, emphasizing her desire to find the right partner rather than rush into marriage.

Most recently, in early 2026, rumors about her relationship with actor-politician Vijay intensified. Her appearance with Vijay at a wedding in March 2026, coupled with reports of Vijay's wife filing for divorce, fueled widespread speculation. On May 4, 2026, her birthday, Trisha visited Tirupati, a pilgrimage that garnered significant media attention and was linked by fans to seeking blessings for Vijay's political prospects following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 results, which were announced on the same day. She continues to be one of the most sought-after actresses, balancing a prolific film career with public interest in her personal life.