Revathy is a well-known, highly acclaimed film actress with over 16 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has to her credit five Best Actress Filmfare awards for her performance in the Tamil films Mann Vasanai, Thevar Magan, Anjali, Telugu film Ankuram and Malayalam film Kakothi Kaavil Appoopan Thadigal. 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 Tamilnadu State Award for Thalaimurai in 1998. 'Mitr My Friend' is her first directorial venture.

She has managed to stay at the top for a number of years in spite of taking up selective roles without any vulgarity or glamour. Her debut film was Manvaasanai (1983) directed by Bharathiraja. Her films include Idhaya Thamarai, Gandhi Pirantha Mann, Arangettra Vellai, Maragatha Veenai, Pudhia Mugam, Devar Magan, Kanni Rasi, Punnagai Mannan, Kai Kodukkum Kai, Avatharam, Lakshmi Vanthachu, Magalir Mattum, Paasa Malargal, Chinna Pasa Nanga, Kizhaku Vaasal, Udaya Geetham, Deiva Vakku, Mouna Raagam, Taj Mahal and Thalai Murai. A woman of this millennium in the true sense, she has also expanded her horizons into direction and production of teleserials and films.