Acting
Raasi
**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).
Filmography
Papam Prathap
Film · 2026
The Red Bag
Film · 2026
Anumana Pakshi
Film · 2026
Usurae
Film · 2025
Lanka
Film · 2017
Kalyana Vaibhogame
Film · 2016
Kavalai Vendam
Film · 2016
Vaalu
Film · 2015
Onbadhule Guru
Film · 2013
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Film · 2007
Suyetchai MLA
Film · 2006
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Film · 2004
Venky
Film · 2004
Aalukkoru Aasai
Film · 2003
Nijam
Film · 2003
Raja Narasimha
Film · 2003
Sriramachandrulu
Film · 2003
Trinetram
Film · 2002
Raja
Film · 2002
Ninne Preethisuve
Film · 2002
Sandade Sandadi
Film · 2002
Jameendarru
Film · 2002
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
Film · 2001
Cheppalani Vundhi
Film · 2001
Kannan Varuvaan
Film · 2000
Kuberan
Film · 2000
Simmasanam
Film · 2000
Devullu
Film · 2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
Film · 2000
Oke Maata
Film · 2000
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu
Film · 2000
Preyasi Raave
Film · 1999
Neti Gandhi
Film · 1999
Pallavur Devanarayanan
Film · 1999
Krishna Babu
Film · 1999
Postman
Film · 1999
Pudhu Kudithanam
Film · 1999
Samudram
Film · 1999
Manasichi Choodu
Film · 1998
Snehithulu
Film · 1998
Pandaga
Film · 1998
Pelli Pandiri
Film · 1998
Kalyana Galatta
Film · 1998
Kondattam
Film · 1998
Love Today
Film · 1997
Thedinen Vandhadhu
Film · 1997
Gokulamlo Seetha
Film · 1997
Ganga Gowri
Film · 1997
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
Film · 1997
Itha Oru Snehagatha
Film · 1997
Periya Idathu Mappillai
Film · 1997
Subhakankshalu
Film · 1997
Priyam
Film · 1996
Penn
Series · 1991
Chettu Kinda Pleader
Film · 1989
Rao Gari Illu
Film · 1988
Aruvadai Naal
Film · 1986
Garividi Lakshmi
Film