Actor

Raasi

46 years · West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India · 48 films

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).