Biography
*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).
Acted in 52
2020s
- 2026
Garividi Lakshmi
Movie
Anumana Pakshi
Movie
The Red Bag
Actor
Papam Prathap
Movie
- 2025
Usurae
Anasuya
2010s
- 2017
Lanka
Movie
- 2016
Kavalai Vendam
Movie
Kalyana Vaibhogame
Prameela Devi
- 2015
Vaalu
Mrs. Steven
- 2013
Onbadhule Guru
Neelambari
2000s
- 2007
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Lakshmi (Voice)
- 2004
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Satya
Venky
Special Appearance
- 2003
Sriramachandrulu
Sailaja
Aalukkoru Aasai
Manthra
Nijam
Malli
Raja Narasimha
Movie
- 2002
Sandade Sandadi
Lawyer Divya
Ninne Preethisuve
Movie
Jameendarru
Movie
Trinetram
Movie
- 2001
Cheppalani Vundhi
Movie
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
Subadra
- 2000
Devullu
Nirmala
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu
Gayatri
Oke Maata
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Postman
Movie
Preyasi Raave
Movie
Pudhu Kudithanam
Nila
Samudram
item number
Krishna Babu
Shilpa
Pallavur Devanarayanan
Seethalakshmi
Neti Gandhi
Movie
- 1998
Manasichi Choodu
Movie
Kalyana Galatta
Pooja
Gillikajjalu
Shruti
Pandaga
Prameela
Kondattam
Vidhya
Pelli Pandiri
Kasthuri
- 1997
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
Anjali
Thedinen Vandhadhu
Janaki
Gokulamlo Seetha
Sirisha
Periya Idathu Mappillai
Priya
Itha Oru Snehagatha
Movie
Love Today
Movie
Ganga Gowri
Ganga
1980s
- 1989
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
Gowri
Chettu Kinda Pleader
Nani
- 1988
Rao Gari Illu
Chitti
- 1986
Aruvadai Naal
Movie