Raasi
Acting
1980-07-22 · West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
**Raasi** (born July 29, 1980) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Telugu and Tamil cinema, with appearances in Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. She began her career as a child artist in productions such as *Mamatala Kovela* (1989) and *Aditya 369* (1991). Under the screen name **Mantra**, she made her debut in a lead role with the Tamil film *Priyam* (1996), subsequently entering Telugu cinema as a leading actress with *Subhakankshalu* (1997). Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, she appeared in Telugu films including *Gokulamlo Seeta* (1997), *Pelli Pandiri* (1997), *Preyasi Rave* (1999), *Postman* (2000), *Devullu* (2000), and *Deevinchandi* (2001). Her Tamil credits include *Love Today* (1997), *Kalyana Galatta* (1998), and *Doubles* (2000), alongside Hindi appearances in *Rangbaaz* (1996) and *Jodidar* (1997). In 2003, she played an antagonist role in Teja's *Nijam*. Following supporting and guest appearances in films such as *Venky* (2004) and *Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu* (2004), she transitioned to television, featuring in Telugu series including *Girija Kalyanam* (2020–2021) and *Janaki Kalaganaledu* (2021–2023).
Filmography
TheatersAnumana Pakshi
2026 · Movie
TheatersThe Red Bag
2026 · Movie
Papam Prathap
2026 · Movie
Usurae
2025 · Movie
Lanka
2017 · Movie
Kavalai Vendam
2016 · Movie
Kalyana Vaibhogame
2016 · Movie
Vaalu
2015 · Movie
Onbadhule Guru
2013 · Movie
Lakshmi Kalyanam
2007 · Movie
Suyetchai MLA
2006 · Movie
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
2004 · Movie
Venky
2004 · Movie
Sriramachandrulu
2003 · Movie
Aalukkoru Aasai
2003 · Movie
Nijam
2003 · Movie
Raja Narasimha
2003 · Movie
Sandade Sandadi
2002 · Movie
Ninne Preethisuve
2002 · Movie
Raja
2002 · Movie
Jameendarru
2002 · Movie
Trinetram
2002 · Movie
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001 · Movie
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
2001 · Movie
Devullu
2000 · Movie
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu
2000 · Movie
Kuberan
2000 · Movie
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000 · Movie
Simmasanam
2000 · Movie
Kannan Varuvaan
2000 · Movie
Oke Maata
2000 · Movie
Postman
1999 · Movie
Preyasi Raave
1999 · Movie
Pudhu Kudithanam
1999 · Movie
Samudram
1999 · Movie
Krishna Babu
1999 · Movie
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999 · Movie
Neti Gandhi
1999 · Movie
Manasichi Choodu
1998 · Movie
Snehithulu
1998 · Movie
Kalyana Galatta
1998 · Movie
Pandaga
1998 · Movie
Kondattam
1998 · Movie
Pelli Pandiri
1998 · Movie
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997 · Movie
Thedinen Vandhadhu
1997 · Movie
Periya Idathu Mappillai
1997 · Movie
Gokulamlo Seetha
1997 · Movie
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997 · Movie
Love Today
1997 · Movie
Ganga Gowri
1997 · Movie
Subhakankshalu
1997 · Movie
Priyam
1996 · Movie
Penn
1991 · Series
Chettu Kinda Pleader
1989 · Movie
Rao Gari Illu
1988 · Movie
Aruvadai Naal
1986 · Movie
Garividi Lakshmi
Movie