Biography
Rohini Molleti (born December 15, 1969), known mononymously as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, lyricist, and dubbing artist who works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema. She began her career as a child artist in Telugu cinema with films such as Harathi (1974), Yashoda Krishna (1975), and Bhakta Kannappa (1976), subsequently transitioning to supporting and character roles in adulthood. In 1995, she received a National Film Award – Special Mention and the Nandi Special Jury Award for her leading performance in the Telugu drama Stri. Her other notable Telugu credits during her early and mid career include Nyayam Kavali (1981), Nalugu Stambhalata (1982), Maga Maharaju (1983), and Dhruva Nakshatram (1989). Alongside on-screen performances, she established an extensive career as a voice artist, dubbing for leading actresses in major South Indian productions. In contemporary Telugu cinema, Rohini became a prominent character actress. Her releases during this period include Ala Modalaindi (2011), Ishq (2012), the two-part epic Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), Rangasthalam (2018), Awe! (2018), Ante Sundaraniki (2022), Writer Padmabhushan (2023), and Bachchala Malli (2024).
Acted in 201
2020s
- 2026
Reality
Movie
Isakapatnam
TV
- 2025
Akkada Ammai Ikkada Abbai
Krishna's Mother
Aghathiyaa
Anjali
Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai
Lakshmi
- 2024
Bachhala Malli
Movie
Oka Manchi Prema Katha
Sujatha
Laggam
Chaitanya's Mother
- 2023
Thaal
Nandini
Dhootha
Madhavi Avuduri · 8 episodes
Otta
Movie
Thandatti
Thangaponnu
Kolambi
Movie
Das Ka Dhamki
Sanjay Rudra's Mother
Sridevi Shoban Babu
Kamala
Writer Padmabhushan
Saraswathi
Beginning
Arputham
- 2022
Witness
Indrani
Meet Cute
Padma · 1 episode
Jiivi 2
Lakshmi
Mike
Lakshmi
Gandharwa
Movie
10th Class Diaries
Movie
Anantham
TV
Freedom Fight
Dhanalakshmi (Old Age Home)
Atithi Devobhava
Movie
- 2021
Rocky
Rocky's Mother
Cauliflower
Movie
Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam
Movie
Varudu Kaavalenu
Aakash's Mother (Cameo)
Nootokka Jillala Andagadu
GSN's Mother
Sridevi Soda Center
Movie
Rang De
Movie
- 2020
Addham
Shanti · 1 episode
Johaar
Reporter
2010s
- 2019
Market Raja MBBS
Chandrababu’s Mother
Thipparaa Meesam
Lalitha
Jiivi
Lakshmi
- 2018
Kadal Kuthiraigal
Movie
Chi La Sow
Anjali's Mom
Lover
Charita's mother
Traffic Ramasamy
Rukku
Goli Soda 2
Revathi Krishnan
Awe!
Radha’s Mother
- 2017
- 2016
Achamindri
Movie
Balle Vellaiyathevaa
Sakthi's mother
54321
Teacher
Guppy
Guppy's mother
Gentleman
Movie
Action Hero Biju
Maid
Nenu.. Sailaja...
Shailaja's Mother
- 2015
Columbus
Movie
Sir C.P.
Kochu Mary
- 2014
Ormayundo Ee Mukham
Vasundhara Devi
Oka Laila Kosam
Nandana's mother
- 2013
Thanga Meenkal
Parvathi
Jagadguru Adi Shankara
Movie
Black Butterfly
Benny's mother
- 2012
Kozhi Koovuthu
Movie
3
Janani's mother
Ishq
Jaya Aunty
SMS
Movie
Second Show
Devaki
- 2011
Sankarankovil
Movie
City of God
Lakshmi
Mappillai
Rajeshwari (voice)
Payyans
Padma
Ala Modalaindi
Revathi
- 2010
Nandalala
Movie
Moscowin Kavery
Movie
In Ghost House Inn
Sulochana
2000s
- 2009
Vamanan
Rohini
2 Harihar Nagar
Sulochana
Pattalam
Daisy (voice)
- 2008
Thalappavu
Karthyayani
Sandai
Thangalakshmi (voice)
Kanchivaram
Annam (voice)
- 2007
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
Kameela
Rock N' Roll
Nirmala
Pachaikili Muthucharam
Kalyani Venkatesh (voice)
Thaamirabharani
Pechchikani
- 2006
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Aradhana (voice)
- 2005
Ayya
Meenatchi
- 2004
Arjun
Meenakshi (voice)
Perazhagan
Shenbagam (voice)
Virumaandi
Dr. Angela Kaathamuthu
1990s
- 1999
Ooty
Charulatha (voice)
- 1997
Devathai
Kayal (voice)
Iruvar
Pushpavalli / Kalpana (voice)
- 1996
Mr. Romeo
Shilpa (voice)
Tamizh Selvan
Fathima (voice)
Kadhal Kottai
Neha (voice)
Sengottai
Yamuna (voice)
Kalloori Vaasal
Pooja (voice)
- 1995
Thotta Chinungi
Amlu
Kuruthipunal
Sumitra (voice)
Aasai
Ganga
Asuran
Parvathy (voice)
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa
Neelima (voice)
Villadhi Villain
Janaki (voice)
Chinna Vathiyar
Mythili (voice)
Stri
Movie
Bombay
Shaila Banu Pillai (voice)
Lingababu Love Story
Raaga (voice)
- 1994
May Madham
Sandhya (voice)
Thamarai
Poogodai
C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed
Arundathi Nair
Magalir Mattum
Pappamma
- 1993
Gentleman
Susheela 'Susi' (voice)
Marupadiyum
Movie
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
Sheela Mol
Samagamam
Elsamma
- 1992
Meera
Meera (voice)
Antam
Bhavna (voice)
Prema Sikharam
Preeti (voice)
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Asha (voice)
- 1991
Jagadeka Veera
Movie
Rowdy Alludu
Sita (voice)
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Movie
Pavunnu Pavunuthan
Movie
- 1990
Jawani Zindabad
Rama
Neti Siddhartha
Basanthi (voice)
Aggiramudu
Manasa (voice)
Prema Yuddham
Latha (voice)
Meri Lalkaar
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Dharmam Vellum
Geetha
Siva
Asha (voice)
Geethanjali
Geethanjali (voice)
- 1988
Dhwani
Sunitha
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
Movie
Anuragi
Julie
Padamudra
Aswathi
1921
Lakshmi
Dhinarathrangal
Ponni
- 1987
Achuvettante Veedu
Aswathy Nair
January Oru Orma
Maina
Vrutham
Movie
Manja Mantharangal
Gladia
- 1986
Adiverukal
Movie
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Chellakili
Abhayam Thedi
Vasanthi
Love Story
Shobha
- 1985
Gayathridevi Ente Amma
Priya
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
Sheela
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
Rama
Katha Ithuvare
Movie
Ozhivukalam
Chinnu
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
Pushpa
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
Movie
- 1984
Parannu Parannu Parannu
Mini / Jessy / Sreekutty
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
Amina
Ariyaatha Veethikal
Sheela
Sandharbham
Movie
- 1983
Ilamai Kaalangal
Movie
Aa Raathri
Radha
- 1982
Kakka
Movie
Nalugu Stambalata
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Maavaari Manchithanam
Movie
- 1977
Moratodu
Movie
- 1976
Bhakta Kannappa
Movie
Magaadu
Movie
No release date
Chinnadha Oru Padam
Movie
Texas Tiger
Movie
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2012
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
Lyricist
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Pachaikili Muthucharam
Lyricist
No release date
Appavin Meesai
Writer
Sound 1
1990s
- 1995
Chinna Vathiyar
Playback Singer
Directed 1
No release date
Appavin Meesai
Director
Appearances1
2010s
- 2017
