
Acting
Raasi
Born
1980-07-22 (46)
Place of birth
West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
58 titles
**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 i…
Known for
4.0Ramu loves Lakshmi, whose father is the chief of the village. In order to prove his love, Ramu must win a challenge posed by a rival village and beat Giridhar, who is also keen on marrying Lakshmi.
Lakshmi Kalyanam
2007
NRVillage head Krishna Babu (Balakrishna) looks out for the well-being of others, but struggles to live his own life peacefully.
Krishna Babu
1999
No synopsis available yet.
Penn
1991
6.5Is a Tamil language film released in 1998. It starred Arjun and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. The film average hit at the box office.
Kondattam
1998
6.8The tale of two lovers from feuding families- whether they unite or not forms the crux of the story.
Subhakankshalu
1997
NRA gifted folk singer from North Andhra rises to fame through her captivating voice and Burra Katha performances, only to mysteriously disappear at the height of her popularity. Years later, a man sets out to unravel the mystery. What happened to Garividi Lakshmi?
Garividi Lakshmi
2026
Film credits
2020s · 5 titles
NRA gifted folk singer from North Andhra rises to fame through her captivating voice and Burra Katha performances, only to mysteriously disappear at the height of her popularity. Years later, a man sets out to unravel the mystery. What happened to Garividi Lakshmi?
Garividi Lakshmi
2026
5.0A rural comedy drama about a soft spoken man whose life turned upside down after he married his childhood love.
Papam Prathap
2026
NRFour women trapped in a deadly human-trafficking empire steal a mysterious red bag and race through betrayal, violence, and relentless pursuit, only to discover the bag holds a secret powerful enough to change everything.
The Red Bag
2026
NRFollows a man whose parents want to send him away as a house husband. A girl falls in love with him, but the story takes an unexpected turn involving investigation thriller elements.
Anumana Pakshi
2026
NRIn the culturally rich town of Chittoor, Raghava, a simple young man, falls for Ranjana, a spirited MBA student. But winning her heart isn’t easy—her overprotective mother Anusuya, known for her fierce and intimidating nature, stands as a formidable barrier. What begins as a dare between friends soon turns into true love, forcing Raghava to navigate emotional trials and confront Anusuya's dominance. Will love triumph, or will it end in heartbreak?
Usurae
2025
2010s · 5 titles
5.0A chef who is separated from his wife decides to win back her love after she lands up at his doorstep asking for divorce.
Kavalai Vendam
2016
4.8Sharp (Simbu), a happy-go-lucky guy, loves Priya (Hansika), a college student, but later learns that she is enagaged to Anbu ( Aditya), a businessman-gangster. Priya wants them to remain friends and Sharp agrees, all the while scheming to make her fall in love with him.
Vaalu
2015
3.2Five friends go on an adventurous trip just before one among them is about to get married. However, post an entire night of partying, they are shocked to find one of their friends missing.
Onbadhule Guru
2013
7.2In spite of their disinterest, Shourya and Divya are both pressured to get married. When they realize they have the same problem, they hatch a plan to appease their parents.
Kalyana Vaibhogame
2016
10.0Swathi, an actress, comes to Hyderabad to work on a short horror film with a debutant director. But things go awry when they rent a guest house during the shoot and Swathi goes missing.
Lanka
2017
2000s · 22 titles
4.0Ramu loves Lakshmi, whose father is the chief of the village. In order to prove his love, Ramu must win a challenge posed by a rival village and beat Giridhar, who is also keen on marrying Lakshmi.
Lakshmi Kalyanam
2007
Kuberan, director Rama Narayanan's return to family drama, that has any richness. The movie itself is marked by poorness in almost all departments - story, screenplay, direction and songs. To make the link between the title and the movie even more tenuous, the Kuberan in this movie isn't even rich. He is the sole money-earner for his family and his story is one of sacrifices for his near and dear. Karnan would probably have been a better name but Rama.Narayanan probably opted for Kuberan since Karnan was already taken!Kuberan(Karthik), who works as a tourist guide in Kodaikanal,...
Kuberan
2000
Sakthivel hates his stepbrother Thangarasu because he thinks that his stepmother killed his father. However, his family members apart from his mother and his son are fond of Thangarasu.
Simmasanam
2000
6.6Venky is headed to Hyderabad to join the police force. However, he ends up embroiled in a double murder on the train. When he joins the academy, he realises that their boss is the murderer.
Venky
2004
8.2Two children whose parents are about to get divorced visit seven holy shrines at their grandmother's behest who believes the gods are angry with her because she did not fulfill her promise.
Devullu
2000
7.0Arivalagan plans on leading a happy life by marrying an independent educated girl. However, his life turns upside down when his orthodox grandparents force him to marry an illiterate woman
Aalukkoru Aasai
2003
NROn a pandit's advice, Harischandra and his wife start lying to everyone around them as they want to give birth to a baby girl. However, their lies land them into trouble.
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
2004
8.5A middle class man fights with various financial troubles due to overpopulated family resolves them by resolving family conflicts.
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu
2000
NRA 2000 Telugu film.
Oke Maata
2000
4.6Ajith is paranoid about getting married. Jyothika arrives at his place and begins to compel him to get married to her. The reason: Ajith was pouring his love out to someone else thinking that she was Jyothika! Under the cover of darkness Jyothika confesses her love for Ajith. Thinking that it was Priyanka Trivedi who was speaking to him, Ajith begins to love her. Suddenly, a villain pops out of nowhere and causes the death of Priyanka. Then, finally, after dilly dallying for a very long time, the story ends with the coming together of the lead pair of Ajith and Jyothika.
Raja
2002
NRUsing black magic, an evil spirit tries to harm the husband of a devotee of Goddess Durga. Although she tries many tricks, she finally succumbs to the wife's faith in god and leaves the man unharmed.
Trinetram
2002
NRThree friends who dominate their wives claim to be bachelors when they meet Sundari, a beautiful woman. They compete to impress her when she says that she will marry one of them.
Sriramachandrulu
2003
NRPraveen and Subhadra fail to be united in love due to the disapproval of their parents. Years later, married to other people, Praveen and Subhadra cross paths as neighbours.
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
2001
6.5A young man is guided by his mother in a methodical manner to avenge his father against the perpetrators who falsely accused and killed him.
Nijam
2003
Three girls, Shravani, Lahari and Aliveni, are in love with Shanti Swaroop, a lecturer. His life takes a turn when these girls execute different ways to woo him.
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
8.0Three friends vexed with their wives try to commit suicide, but end up saving a businessman. He then seeks their help to put his wayward daughters on the right track. But do things go as planned?
Sandade Sandadi
2002
When Nambirajan's sister's would-be father-in-law insults him and challenges him to amass name and wealth, Nambirajan strives hard to become a powerful politician.
Suyetchai MLA
2006
NRNinne Preethisuve is a 2002 Kannada film directed by Om Prakash Rao. The film stars Shivaraj Kumar, Ramesh Aravind and Raasi in lead roles. Music was composed by Rajesh Ramanathan.
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
NRThough Mahalakshmi is about to get engaged to an NRI, she falls in love with Raja Narasimha, and the two plan on getting married. However, everything changes when Soundarya enters their lives.
Raja Narasimha
2003
NRIn an attempt to avoid getting married to Priyanka, Vinay uses a photograph of a deceased woman and claims that she is his ex-lover. However, the woman surprisingly turns up at Vinay's house
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Kannan's (Karthik) ambition in life is to take up the construction of the temple left incomplete by his forefathers. Funds are not forthcoming. Goundamani assures him that with his employer's help Kannan's dream could become a reality. But Goundamani is disappointed when his employer, the wealthy landlady's (Manorama) grandson Raghu (Ranjith) turns out to be money minded and heartless. In a fit of anger, Goundamani pushes him into the waters of a river and thinks he has committed a murder. Predictably Kannan is made to enter the scene as an impostor. What follows next forms the crux of the story.
Kannan Varuvaan
2000
NRThe daughter of a rich businessman falls in love with a man she presumes is a landlord. Things change when she learns his true identity.
Jameendarru
2002
1990s · 22 titles
NRVillage head Krishna Babu (Balakrishna) looks out for the well-being of others, but struggles to live his own life peacefully.
Krishna Babu
1999
6.5Is a Tamil language film released in 1998. It starred Arjun and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. The film average hit at the box office.
Kondattam
1998
6.8The tale of two lovers from feuding families- whether they unite or not forms the crux of the story.
Subhakankshalu
1997
NRAshok is a very obedient son and his mother would like an equally submissive daughter-in-law so that she does not influence him. But Ashok secretly marries Nila, who actually dislikes this situation.
Pudhu Kudithanam
1999
NRVamsi gives his everything to win the love of Mahalakshmi. However, when Mahalakshmi is married to someone else by deception, he has to make a final sacrifice for her happiness.
Preyasi Raave
1999
6.2Ganesh is obsessively in love with Sandhya, but she is not interested in him. His relentless pursuit leads to a lot of problems. However, everything changes the day he loses his father in an accident.
Love Today
1997
Kalyana Galatta (Tamil: கல்யாண கலாட்டா) is a 1998 Indian Tamil comedy film written and directed by Rajkapoor, starring Sathyaraj, Mantra and Khushboo in lead roles. The film, scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, filmed by Rajarathinam and edited by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan, released on 1 August 1998.
Kalyana Galatta
1998
7.5While visiting his sister, a man falls in love with a local girl. Problems arise when another suitor enters the picture. The matter worsens further when the girl's mother objects to their alliance.
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997
NRPandaga (English: Festival) is a 1998 Telugu, drama film, produced by on Jayasri Art Pictures banner[3] and directed by Sarath.[4] Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Raasi in the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.[5][6] The film recorded as Super Hit at the box office.
Pandaga
1998
3.0Vishnu, a postman in Hyderabad, is adored by all and Sirisha develops feelings for him. But it turns out that he loves Archana, who is imprisoned in connection with a bomb explosion case.
Postman
1999
5.0Kalyan (Pawan Kalyan) is a careless and spoiled brat of a rich man Muddu Krishnayya (Kota Srinivasa Rao). Kalyan has every weakness that a rich and careless youth can have, and Baburao (sudhakar) helps him in all his activities.
Gokulamlo Seetha
1997
6.5A man and his friend try to save a bag containing a hefty sum, which they hide in an empty house. When they return for the bag, the house is occupied by a girl and her family.
Thedinen Vandhadhu
1997
5.3A.K. Sagar lives a middle-classed lifestyle near Versova, Mumbai, along with his widowed mother, and sister, Chandi. He gets in the bad books of Adi Koli, the brother of to-be M.L.A. Baba Koli, who lives with his mentally impaired sister, Kanak Mahalaxmi, when he interferes with their Hafta collections. Adi then attempts to sexually molest Chandi, and Sagar hunts him down and beats him up. Then Sagar's life changes when he meets with a wealthy young woman and both fall in love with each other. He and his mother seek out a suitable bachelor for Chandi to get married to. Sagar and his girlfriend part ways temporarily as she has to go abroad. A few weeks when she returns - nothing is the same anymore.
Samudram
1999
NRManasichi Choodu is a comedy entertainer directed by Rudraraju Suresh Varma. This film mainly deals with youth unemployment. Ravi Teja, Raasi & Vadde Naveen cast the main leads while the supporting cast has Suhasini, Ali & Ganesh Babu. Naveen loves Raasi from his childhood but they go their seperate ways to pursue higher studies. When Naveen makes his feelings known to Raasi, she accepts him and tells him that her father will let Naveen marry her only if he's settled with a good job and is in a position to take care of her. So, Naveen focuses all his time and energy in getting a job. Meanwhile, Raasi's father, unaware of his daughter's choice, plans to get her married to Srihari but when he learns that Raasi is in love with Naveen, he calls off the wedding. Insulted, Srihari kidnaps Raasi and holds her hostage. How Naveen and Raasi unite and how all their friends find jobs for themselves and all the consequences that follow forms the rest of the story.
Manasichi Choodu
1998
0.5Periya Thambi (Vijayakumar) and Chinna Thambi (Rajan P. Dev) are brothers and owners of a company. Gopalakrishnan (Jayaram) is from a poor family, despite being a graduate, he cannot find a job. To support his family, he becomes the driver of Periya Thambi and Chinna Thambi. Periya Thambi's daughter Lakshmi (Devayani) and Chinna Thambi's daughter Priya (Mantra) fall in love with Gopalakrishnan. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Periya Idathu Mappillai
1997
Itha Oru Snehagatha is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Captain Raju. The film stars Captain Raju, Vikram, Laila and Manthra in lead roles.
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Neti Gandhi
1999
5.8Pallavoor Devanarayanan movie is all about Devan (Mammootty) who is a talented drummer. People flock to the festivals just to see him play the drums with utmost devotion. His father opposes his relationship with a girl belonging to a lower caste and forces him to marry a girl of his choice Vasundhara (Sangeetha). Unable to bear his decision she commits suicide. He leads a very glum life with Vasundhara though she loves him and takes good care of him. He gets injured while trying to save his teacher
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999
NRGanga Gowri is a 1997 Tamil film directed by Madheswaran. The film stars Arun Vijay, Sangita, Mantra and Vadivelu in lead roles.
Ganga Gowri
1997
NRGovind (Jagapati Babu) and Prakash (Prithuvi Raj) became best friends since Prakash's father (Raghunath Reddy) killed Govind's mother in a car accident. Despite his father refusal, Prakash took Murthy into his house. A few years later, when Prakash goes to America to study, Govind leaves the house after hearing Prakash's parents who decide to give off him. An old man accommodates Govind and the man begin to call him by that name. Govind falls in love with Kasturi (Raasi) a blind flower seller. Kasturi's father (Costume Krishna) renounced to drink alcohol and he decided to go to work after Govind's preach, but he died the next day in a car accident. Being Kasturi's last relation, he admitted her into a hospital for an eye operation. In order to pay it, he takes come money from a drunk man's house. In a misunderstanding, he was arrested by the police and he was sent to jail.
Pelli Pandiri
1998
No synopsis available yet.
Snehithulu
1998
Priyam is a 1996 Tamil film directed by N. Pandian. The film stars Arunkumar, Manthra, Prakash Raj and Vadivelu in lead roles.
Priyam
1996
1980s · 3 titles
7.0When a businessman is killed, his widow seeks justice. However, when no reputable lawyer accepts the case, she hires an unemployed lawyer to help her get to the truth.
Chettu Kinda Pleader
1989
9.0A young nurse ultimately wants to become a nun. She arrives in a village and falls in love with a man. But the man's father makes all the arrangements for his marriage without telling him.
Aruvadai Naal
1986
NRAnand Rao, a public prosecutor leads a happy life with his wife Jaya and five children. One day, Jaya dies in a road accident. There onwards, Anand Rao becomes a drunkard and his house is completely disintegrated. Anand Rao's friend SP Raghava Rao sends his cousin Shanti as governess to take care of the children, in her acquaintance, they become as a straight arrow and develop a lot of affection towards Shanti.
Rao Gari Illu
1988
