Kiran Rathod (born 11 January 1981) is an Indian actress and adult 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 Rathod 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 film Gemini (2002), 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 (2003), sharing the screen with Kamal Haasan under direction of Sundar C.
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 Big Boss Telugu Season 7.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Film Role Language Notes 2001 Yaadein Monishka Rai Hindi Debut Hindi film 2002 Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu Anjali Telugu Gemini Manisha Natwarlal Tamil Debut Tamil film Sreeram Herself Telugu Special appearance in the song "Pedavullo Pepsicola" Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Rashmi Sharma Hindi Thandavam Meenakshi Malayalam Dubbed into Tamil as Erumugam Villain Lavanya Tamil 2003 Anbe Sivam Balasaraswathi alias Bala Arasu Herself Special appearance in the song "Aalaana Dehgam Engum" Parasuram Anjali Dubbed into Telugu as Police Karthavyam Thennavan Divya Dubbed into Telugu as Election Commissioner Diwan Geetha Dubbed into Telugu as Rudra Simham Winner Neelaveni Thirumalai Jakkamma Special appearance in the song "Vaadiyamma Jakkamma"2004 New Sivagami Maami Naani Herself Telugu Guest appearance Andaru Dongale Dorikite Naveena Cheppave Chirugali Herself Special appearance in the song "Papa Puthota" 2005 Chinna Herself Tamil Special appearance in the song "Bailare Bailare" 2006 Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw Ranikasula Renuka Rani Telugu Souten: The Other Woman Sapna R. Singh Hindi Saawan... The Love Season Herself Thimiru Herself Tamil Special appearance in the song "Maana Madura" Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam Manasi 2007 Kshana Kshana Maya Kannada Debut Kannada film 2008 Mayakazhcha Aswathy Narendran Malayalam Vasool Kiran Tamil Dubbed into Telugu as Vasool Rani 2009 Rajadhi Raja Herself Special appearance in the song "Kandha Kadambha Kathiresa" Naalai Namadhe Sarasu 2010Jaggubhai Sumathi High School Saraswathi Telugu Dubbed into Tamil as Valibame Vaa Guru Sishyan Herself Tamil Special appearance in the song "Kettele Inge" 2011 Manushyamrugam Lisy Malayalam Dubbed into Tamil as Police Rajyam Be Careful Kiran Hindi Gun Herself Kannada Special appearance in the song "Yenne Yaaru" Doubles Herself Malayalam Special appearance 2012 Saguni Vasundhara Devi Tamil Ata Pata Laapata Reporter Hindi 2013Kevvu Keka Mrs.Gottam Gopalakrishna/ Jaanu Telugu 2014 Maanikya Herself Kannada Special appearance in the song "Pantara Panta" 2015 Aambala Chinnaponnu Tamil Dubbed into Telugu as Maga Maharaju 2016 Muthina Kathirikai Madhavi Ilamai Oonjal Herself Dubbed in Telugu as Bhaja Bhajantrilu and in Kannada as Sikkapatte Ishtapatte 2025Mrs & Mr Rupini Special appearance in the song "Siva Rathiri"
Award Year Film Award Category Result 2002GeminiCinema Express Awards Best New Face Actress
Television Year Programme / Show Role Language Channel Notes 2023 Big Boss Telugu Season 7 Contestant Telugu Star Maa Evicted Day 72025Top Cooku Dupe Cooku season 2ContestantTamilSun TV3rd Runner-Up
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