Krishna Veni (born June 1, 1967), known professionally as Hema, is an Indian actress and comedian who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She began her screen career in the late 1980s with supporting roles in *Bala Gopaludu* (1989) and *Muddula Mavayya* (1989), followed by appearances in *Kshana Kshanam* (1991) and the comedy *Money* (1993). After an initial hiatus, she returned to acting in supporting comedic and character roles.