Indira Varma - Actor Profile

Indira Varma

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
43Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 27, 1973
Birth Place: Bath, Somerset, England, UK

About Indira Varma

Indira Anne Varma is an English stage and screen actress. She was a member of Musical Youth Theatre Company and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, in 1995. Her film debut and first major role was in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love. She has gone on to appear in the television series The Canterbury Tales, Rome, Luther, Human Target, and Game of Thrones (as Ellaria Sand).

Indira Varma Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Indira Varma reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Indira Varma's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Indira Varma's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains National Theatre Live: Present Laughter, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Indira Varma Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Indira Varma's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Indira Varma has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Frank & Louis - Flop Similar →
2025 The Assessment Ambika Hit Similar →
2024 Macbeth Lady Macbeth Super Hit Similar →
2024 The Trouble with Jessica Jessica Average Similar →
2024 Maya: Birth of a Superhero Maya (Superhero) Flop Similar →
2023 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One DIA Super Hit Similar →
2022 National Theatre Live: The Seagull Arkadina Flop Similar →
2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return Self - Tala Durith Hit Similar →
2021 Silent Hours Dr. Catherine Benson Flop Similar →
2021 Crisis Madira Brower Average Similar →
2020 Faith Healer Grace Flop Similar →
2020 The One and Only Ivan Dr. Maya Wilson Hit Similar →
2019 National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Liz Essendine Super Hit Similar →
2019 Official Secrets Shami Chakrabarti Hit Similar →
2019 Close Rima Hassine Average Similar →
2017 Unspeakable Jo Average Similar →
2017 The Great British Skinny Dip Host Flop Similar →
2017 The Machine Hannah Flop Similar →
2017 Una Sonia Average Similar →
2015 Vintage Blood Izzy Super Hit Similar →
2015 National Theatre Live: Man and Superman Ann Whitefield/Ana Average Similar →
2014 Hampstead Theatre At Home: Tiger Country Vashti Flop Similar →
2014 Exodus: Gods and Kings High Priestess Average Similar →
2014 Titus Andronicus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Tamora Hit Similar →
2013 Anna Judith Morrow Hit Similar →
2010 Harold Pinter: A Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2009 Inside the Box Catherine Powell Flop Similar →
2007 Sex and Death 101 Devon Sever Average Similar →
2006 Basic Instinct 2 Denise Glass Flop Similar →
2005 A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets Lucie "The dark lady" Flop Similar →
2005 Bring Something Back: The Making of 'The Quatermass Experiment' - Flop Similar →
2005 The Quatermass Experiment Judith Carroon Average Similar →
2004 Bride & Prejudice Kiran Average Similar →
2003 Reversals Kathy Irwin Average Similar →
2002 Mad Dogs Narendra Flop Similar →
2001 One for the Road Gila Flop Similar →
2001 The Whistle-Blower Diane Crossman Super Hit Similar →
1998 Jinnah Ruttie Jinnah Hit Similar →
1997 Sixth Happiness Amy Flop Similar →
1997 Clancy's Kitchen Kitty Flop Similar →
1997 Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love Maya Average Similar →
N/A The Beacon - Flop Similar →
N/A Mother Daughter - Flop Similar →

Indira Varma - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Indira Varma?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Indira Varma is "National Theatre Live: Present Laughter" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Indira Varma acted in?

Indira Varma has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Indira Varma?

Other notable films include "Macbeth", "Vintage Blood", and "The Whistle-Blower".

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