Revathy is a South Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry. 

Revathi was born as Asha Kelunni in Kochi, Kerala. Her father Kelunni was a Major in the Indian Army. She married Suresh Menon in 1988. They separated in 2002. She was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film, Thevar Magan in 1992. In addition, she has also won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Thalaimurai in 1998. 

Mitr, My Friend (2002) was her first directorial venture. A rare Indian English film at the time, Mitr garnered an award for Best Director (English Film) in the National awards. Her next film as a director, Phir Milenge (2004), created waves as one of the first Hindi movies to deal with the sensitive subject of AIDS. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai. 

Awards: 

Filmfare Awards 
Best Actress Awards in Tamil - Mann Vasanai, Thevar Magan, Anjali 
Best Actress Award in Telugu - Ankuram 
Best Actress Award in Malayalam - Kakothi Kaavil Appoopan Thadigal 

National Award : 
1992 - Best Supporting Actress in the Film "Thevar Magan" 

Tamil Nadu State Award : 
1998 - Tamil Nadu State Award in the Film " Thalaimurai" 

Name : Revathy 
Original Name : Asha Menon 
Date of Birth : 8th July 1966 
Place of Birth : Cochin, Kerala 
Mother Tongue : Malayalam 
Languages Known : Tamil, Malayalam and English 
Father : Retired Army Officer 
Mother : Housewife 
Husband : Suresh Menon, Cinematographer & director 
Favourite Actress : Smita Patil 
Favourite Actor : Sivaji Ganesan 
Favourite Director : Manirathnam 
Favourite movie : Mouna Ragam 
Favourite Person : Mother 
Favourite Holiday spot : Himalayas 
Favourite cricketer : Sachin Tendulkar 
Hobby : Trekking 
First Film : Manvaasanai 1983 (Tamil) 
Directorial debut : Mitr - My friend