Kiran Rathod


Kiran Rathod is an Indian actress and content creator. She is well known for her appearance in Tamil films.
In 2022, Kiran opened up her own app subscription service called Kiran Rathore App, which attracted a lot of followers.

Early life

Kiran Rathod was born on 11 January 1981 in Jaipur. She is a cousin of actress Raveena Tandon. Rathod graduated with a degree in Arts from Mithibai College in Mumbai. After college she got into modelling and worked in a few Hindi pop albums.

Career

The actress made her debut in the film industry with the Hindi film Yaadein in 2001, directed by Subhash Ghai and featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles.
In 2002, she ventured into Tamil cinema with the movie Tamil film)|Gemini], where she starred alongside Vikram. The film, directed by Saran, gained significant success and is credited with revitalising the Tamil film industry. She was part of the Tamil cult-classic Anbe Sivam, sharing the screen with Kamal Haasan under direction of Sundar C.
Despite these successes, Rathod encountered unexpected challenges in her career. Her personal life started to become a topic of rumours, which portrayed an inaccurate picture. It was reported that she suffered a setback in her career in the film industry due to false accusations regarding her marital status and her having multiple children. Her professional abilities appeared to be overshadowed by these false rumours, which resulted in an apparent decline in film offers.
Known for her charm and screen presence, Kiran enjoyed a brief period as a leading actress, receiving multiple offers during that time. However, her stint as a leading lady didn’t last long, and she later transitioned to supporting roles.
In 2023, she participated in the reality show [Bigg Boss (Telugu season 7)|Big Boss Telugu Season 7].

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2001YaadeinMonishka RaiHindiDebut Hindi film
2002Nuvvu Leka Nenu LenuAnjaliTelugu
2002GeminiManisha NatwarlalTamilDebut Tamil film
2002SreeramHerselfTeluguSpecial appearance in the song "Pedavullo Pepsicola"
2002Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi KahaniRashmi SharmaHindi
2002ThandavamMeenakshiMalayalamDubbed into Tamil as Erumugam
2002VillainLavanyaTamil
2003Anbe SivamBalasaraswathi alias BalaTamil
2003ArasuHerselfTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Aalaana Dehgam Engum"
2003ParasuramAnjaliTamilDubbed into Telugu as Police Karthavyam
2003ThennavanDivyaTamilDubbed into Telugu as Election Commissioner
2003DiwanGeethaTamilDubbed into Telugu as Rudra Simham
2003WinnerNeelaveniTamil
2003ThirumalaiJakkammaTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Vaadiyamma Jakkamma"
2004NewSivagami MaamiTamil
2004NaaniHerselfTeluguGuest appearance
2004Andaru Dongale DorikiteNaveenaTelugu
2004Cheppave ChirugaliHerselfTeluguSpecial appearance in the song "Papa Puthota"
2005ChinnaHerselfTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Bailare Bailare"
2006Bhagyalakshmi Bumper DrawRanikasula Renuka RaniTelugu
2006Souten: The Other WomanSapna R. SinghHindi
2006Saawan... The Love SeasonHerselfHindi
2006ThimiruHerselfTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Maana Madura"
2006Idhu Kadhal Varum ParuvamManasiTamil
2007Kshana KshanaMayaKannadaDebut Kannada film
2008MayakazhchaAswathy NarendranMalayalam
2008VasoolKiranTamilDubbed into Telugu as Vasool Rani
2009Rajadhi RajaHerselfTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Kandha Kadambha Kathiresa"
2009Naalai NamadheSarasuTamil
2010JaggubhaiSumathiTamil
2010High SchoolSaraswathiTeluguDubbed into Tamil as Valibame Vaa
2010Guru SishyanHerselfTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Kettele Inge"
2011ManushyamrugamLisyMalayalamDubbed into Tamil as Police Rajyam
2011Be CarefulKiranHindi
2011GunHerselfKannadaSpecial appearance in the song "Yenne Yaaru"
2011DoublesHerselfMalayalamSpecial appearance
2012SaguniVasundhara DeviTamil
2012Ata Pata LaapataReporterHindi
2013Kevvu KekaMrs.Gottam Gopalakrishna/ JaanuTelugu
2014MaanikyaHerselfKannadaSpecial appearance in the song "Pantara Panta"
2015AambalaChinnaponnuTamilDubbed into Telugu as Maga Maharaju
2016Muthina KathirikaiMadhaviTamil
2016Ilamai OonjalHerselfTamilDubbed in Telugu as Bhaaja Bhajantreelu
2025Mrs & MrRupiniTamilSpecial appearance in the song "Siva Rathiri"