Raasi

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…

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Film credits

2020s · 5 titles

2010s · 5 titles

2000s · 22 titles

Lakshmi Kalyanam poster
4.0

Ramu 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

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NR

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

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6.0

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

Venky poster
6.6

Venky 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

Devullu poster
8.2

Two 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

Aalukkoru Aasai poster
7.0

Arivalagan 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

Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu poster
NR

On 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

Ammo! Okato Tareekhu poster
8.5

A middle class man fights with various financial troubles due to overpopulated family resolves them by resolving family conflicts.

Ammo! Okato Tareekhu

2000

Oke Maata poster
NR

A 2000 Telugu film.

Oke Maata

2000

Raja poster
4.6

Ajith 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

Trinetram poster
NR

Using 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

Sriramachandrulu poster
NR

Three 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

Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi poster
NR

Praveen 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

Nijam poster
6.5

A 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

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NR

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

Sandade Sandadi poster
8.0

Three 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

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NR

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

Ninne Preethisuve poster
NR

Ninne 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

Raja Narasimha poster
NR

Though 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

Cheppalani Vundhi poster
NR

In 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

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10.0

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

Jameendarru poster
NR

The 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

Krishna Babu poster
NR

Village head Krishna Babu (Balakrishna) looks out for the well-being of others, but struggles to live his own life peacefully.

Krishna Babu

1999

Kondattam poster
6.5

Is 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

Subhakankshalu poster
6.8

The tale of two lovers from feuding families- whether they unite or not forms the crux of the story.

Subhakankshalu

1997

Pudhu Kudithanam poster
NR

Ashok 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

Preyasi Raave poster
NR

Vamsi 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

Love Today poster
6.2

Ganesh 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

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NR

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

Rettai Jadai Vayasu poster
7.5

While 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

Pandaga poster
NR

Pandaga (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

Postman poster
3.0

Vishnu, 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

Gokulamlo Seetha poster
5.0

Kalyan (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

Thedinen Vandhadhu poster
6.5

A 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

Samudram poster
5.3

A.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

Manasichi Choodu poster
NR

Manasichi 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

Periya Idathu Mappillai poster
0.5

Periya 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

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NR

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

Neti Gandhi poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Neti Gandhi

1999

Pallavur Devanarayanan poster
5.8

Pallavoor 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

Ganga Gowri poster
NR

Ganga Gowri is a 1997 Tamil film directed by Madheswaran. The film stars Arun Vijay, Sangita, Mantra and Vadivelu in lead roles.

Ganga Gowri

1997

Pelli Pandiri poster
NR

Govind (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

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9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Snehithulu

1998

No artwork available
NR

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

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