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Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, and lyricist. [1] She has mainly acted in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 130 south Indian films to her credit. [2] She received National Award of Special Mention and Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance in 1995 for the film Stri . [3] [4]
A native of Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, Rohini spent all her childhood in Chennai. [5] Her father Appa Rao Naidu was a panchyat officer and mother Radha was a housewife. [6] Her father always wanted to become an actor, though he couldn't be an actor he encouraged his daughter to become an actress and he fulfilled his ambition through his daughter. Her mother died when she was five years old and father remarried later. [7]
Rohini married actor Raghuvaran in 1996 but divorced in 2004. They have one son. [8]
She started her career in 1976 as a child actress. She was first seen as a wide-eyed five-year old in Yashoda Krishna , a Telugu film. She is also a popular dubbing artist in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She has voiced six characters in five of Mani Ratnam's films. [9] She lent her voice to actresses like Jyothika ( Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu ), Aishwarya Rai ( Iruvar and Raavanan ), [5] Manisha Koirala ( Bombay ) [1] and Amala ( Shiva ). [9] She has also dubbed for Girija Shettar in Geethanjali .
She wrote lyrics for the Tamil film Pachaikili Muthucharam , before ending another hiatus by writing all songs in the album, Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey . [10] Her acting skills were recognized and she was given the Kalaimamani award recently.[ citation needed ]
She writes episodes for Tamil TV serials. [5] She started writing scripts for TV series way back in 1996, and has adapted the Sahithya Academy Award winning novel Verukku Neer for a tele film in 2005. [4] She hosted the live TV talk show Kelvigal Aayiram for Vijay TV, which she said "dealt with issues close to my heart". [9] She moderated the Tamil programme Azhagiya Tamizh Magal on Kalaignar TV [11] and has worked as the anchor of Raj TV's show, Rohini's Box Office in which she reviewed the latest releases. [12]
Being an activist for AIDS awareness, Rohini has also directed short films for M.G.R. Medical University and Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society. [4] In 2008, Rohini had directed a 50-minute documentary Silent Hues about film industry's Child actresss, she being one herself. [13] In 2013, she has directed a feature film Appavin Meesai which is yet to be released. [14]
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Rohini has mainly acted in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 130 south Indian films to her credit. [2]
Year | Film | Role | Language | Other notes |
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1974 | Harathi | Telugu | Child actress | |
Aadambaralu Anubandalu | Child actress | |||
Intinti Katha | Child actress | |||
1975 | Yashoda Krishna | Krishna | Child actress | |
Amma Naana | Child actress | |||
Bhagasthulu | Child actress | |||
Anna Thammulla Anubandam | Child actress | |||
Balipeetam | Child actress | |||
Raktha Sambandalu | Child actress | |||
Samsaram | Child actress | |||
Challani Thalli | Child actress | |||
Bharathi | Child actress | |||
1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | Child actress | ||
Mayor Meenakshi | Child actress | |||
Secretary | Child actress | |||
Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Lord Krishna | Child actress | ||
Raja | Ramu | Child actress | ||
1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Gowri (Dumb girl) | Child actress | |
Moratodu | Child actress | |||
Khaidhi Kalidasu | Child actress | |||
Oke Raktham | Child actress | |||
Kalpana | Child actress | |||
Ee Tharam Manishi | Child actress | |||
Jeevana Theeralu | Child actress | |||
Chiranjeevi Rambabu | Rambabu | Child actress | ||
1978 | Nayudu Bava | Child actress | ||
Thalle Challani Dhaivam | Child actress | |||
Chilipi Krishnudu | Child actress | |||
1979 | Cheyyethi Jai Kottu [16] | Balayya | Child actress | |
Maavari Manchitanam | Child actress | |||
Laxmi Pooja | Child actress | |||
Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu | Child actress | |||
1980 | Nizhalgal | Tamil | Child actress | |
Talli Deevena | Raji | Telugu | Child actress | |
1981 | Nyayam Kavali | Saroja | Child actress | |
Illalu | Singer in bus | Child actress | ||
Tyagayya | Seethamma | Child actress | ||
Pedala Brathukulu | Kalyani | |||
Sumai | Rohini | Tamil | ||
1982 | Madhura Swapnam | Seethalu | Telugu | |
Subbarao Ki Kopam Vachhindi | – | |||
Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya | Turuchi | |||
Naa Desam | Sudha | |||
Illali Korikalu | Rajini | |||
Nalugu Sthambalata | Gayatri | |||
Kakka | Devi | Malayalam | ||
Dheera | Rani | |||
Parvaiyin Marupakkam | Viswanathan's daughter | Tamil | ||
Kalavari Samsaram | Sudha | Telugu | ||
Anantha Ragalu | Seetha | |||
1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Meera | Tamil | |
Thandikkappatta Nyayangal | Lakshmi | |||
Valartha Kada | Annam | |||
Maga Maharaju | Raju's sister | Telugu | ||
Nava Mohini | Radha | Telugu | ||
Rugma | Prayaga | Malayalam | ||
Ee Yugam | Malayalam | |||
Kuyiline Thedi | Meenu | Malayalam | ||
Aa Rathri | Radha | Malayalam | ||
1984 | Thirakil Alpa Samayam | Amina | Malayalam | |
Piriyilla Naam | Sridevi | Malayalam | ||
Parannu Parannu Parannu | Mini / Jessy / Sreekutty | Malayalam | ||
Radhayude Kamukan | Radha | Malayalam | ||
Shabadham | Radha | Malayalam | ||
Ivide Thudangunnu | Sheela | Malayalam | ||
Sandarbham | Shari | Malayalam | ||
Ariyatha Veethikal | Sheela | Malayalam | ||
Oru Painkilikatha | Vilasini | Malayalam | ||
Devanthakudu | Lalitha | Telugu | ||
Thirittu Rajakkal | – | Tamil | ||
Aduthaduthu | Malayalam | |||
Theere Pratheekshikkathe | Indu | Malayalam | ||
Oru Kochu Swapnam | – | Malayalam | ||
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla | Rohini | Malayalam | ||
Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Tamil | |||
1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Rema | Malayalam | |
Anni | Radha | Tamil | ||
Oru Kudakeezil | Sridevi | Malayalam | ||
Akalathe Ambili | Ashwathy | Malayalam | ||
Ozhivukaalam | Chinnu | Malayalam | ||
Nerariyum Nerathu | Rathi | Malayalam | ||
Gayathridevi Ente Amma | Priya | Malayalam | ||
Orikkal Oridathu | Soniya | Malayalam | ||
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram | Leena | Malayalam | ||
Ivide Ee Theerathu | Sreedevi | Malayalam | ||
Aarodum Parayaruthu | Girija | Malayalam | ||
Manakkale Thatha | Minikutty | Malayalam | ||
Katha Ithuvare | Kala | Malayalam | ||
Oru Sandesam Koodi | Rema | Malayalam | ||
Mounanombaram | Lekha | Malayalam | ||
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar | Sheela | Malayalam | ||
Ee Shabdam Innathe Shabdam | Pushpa | Malayalam | ||
Onnaamprathi Olivil | Malayalam | |||
Ormikkan Omanikkan | Malayalam | |||
Jwalanam | Malayalam | |||
1986 | Love Story | Shobha | Malayalam | |
Koodanayum Kattu | Liza | Malayalam | ||
Njan Kathorthirikkum | Aasi | Malayalam | ||
Abhayam Thedi | Vasanthi | Malayalam | ||
Rareeram | Chitra | Malayalam | ||
Prathyekam Sradhikkukka | Malayalam | |||
Adiverukal | Annakutty | Malayalam | ||
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu | Rani | Malayalam | ||
Karyam Kananayoru Kallachiri | Malayalam | |||
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Chellam | Tamil | ||
1987 | Vrutham | Thresia | Malayalam | |
Yaagagni | Latha | Malayalam | ||
Onnaam Maanam Poomaanam | Rajasree | Malayalam | ||
Theekkattu | Mercy | Malayalam | ||
Vamban | Viji | Malayalam | ||
P.C. 369 | Sudha | Malayalam | ||
Manja Manthrangal | Gladia | Malayalam | ||
January Oru Orma | Maina | Malayalam | ||
Achuvettante Veedu | Aswathy Nair | Malayalam | ||
Itha Samayamayi | Alice | Malayalam | ||
Kanan Kothichu | Malayalam | |||
Chamundeshwari Pooja Mahime | Kumari Malathi | Kannada | ||
Attagaru Zindabad | Meenakshi | Telugu | ||
1988 | Raktha Samharam | Telugu | ||
Maharajasri Mayagadu | Sudha | Telugu | ||
Jadi Ketha Moodi | Gayathri | Tamil | ||
Dhwani | Sunitha | Malayalam | ||
Anuragi | Julie | Malayalam | ||
Onninu Purake Mattonnu | Sudha | Malayalam | ||
Sankhanaadam | Thulasi | Malayalam | ||
Dhinarathrangal | Ponni | Malayalam | ||
Paadhamudra | Ashwathy | Malayalam | ||
1921 | Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
1989 | Kali Kaaryamayi-Crime Branch | Sunitha | Malayalam | |
Agnipravesham | Malayalam | |||
Varnatheru | Urmila | Malayalam | ||
Mizhiyorangalil | Malayalam | |||
Dhruva Nakshatram | Saroja | Telugu | ||
Bhale Dampathulu | Susheela | Telugu | ||
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham | Swathi | Telugu | ||
Dharmam Vellum | Geetha | Tamil | ||
1990 | Midhya | Malayalam | ||
Jawani Zindabad | Rama | Hindi | ||
Silambu | Rasathi | Tamil | ||
Pudhu Varisu | Nithya | Tamil | ||
Manasukketha Maapillai | Tamil | |||
1991 | Pavunnu Pavunuthan | Pavunnu | Tamil | |
Thanthu Vitten Ennai | Surya | Tamil | ||
Jagadeka Veera | Padmini | Kannada | ||
Ezhunnallathu | Malayalam | |||
1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | Rukmini | Tamil | |
Senbaga Thottam | Manga | Tamil | ||
Abhirami | Vasanthi | Tamil | ||
Natchathira Nayagan | Radha | Tamil | ||
1993 | Samaagamam | Elsamma | Malayalam | |
Marupadiyum | Kavitha | Tamil | ||
Pudhu Piravi | Tamil | |||
Aparna | Malayalam | |||
Pettredutha Pillai | Vaidehi | Tamil | ||
Nallathe Nadakkum | Jaya | Tamil | ||
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal | Sheela | Malayalam | ||
1994 | Magalir Mattum | Papamma | Tamil | |
Thamarai | Poogodai | Tamil | ||
Puthran | Lisa | Malayalam | ||
CID Unnikrishnan B.A., BEd | Arundathi Nair/ Revathy Nair | Malayalam | ||
1995 | Sundarimaare Sookshikkukka | Nimmi | Malayalam | |
Aasai | Ganga | Tamil | ||
Stri | Telugu | National Film Award – Special Mention | ||
Thondan | Subha | Tamil | ||
Thotta Chinungi | Amlu | Tamil | ||
Ilavarasi | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Gayathri | Tamil | |
2004 | Virumaandi | Angela Kaathamuthu | Tamil | |
2005 | Ayya | Maadasami's Wife | Tamil | |
Vairavan | – | Tamil | ||
2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | Stage host | Tamil | |
Ilakkanam | Susi | Tamil | ||
2007 | Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu | Nagai | Tamil | |
Thaamirabharani | Pechchikani | Tamil | ||
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Kameela | Tamil | ||
Rock & Roll | Nirmala | Malayalam | ||
2008 | Thalappavu | Karthyayani | Malayalam | |
2009 | Vaamanan | Rohini | Tamil | |
Yavarum Nalam 13B: Fear Has a New Address | TV Reporter | Tamil Hindi | ||
2 Harihar Nagar | Sulochana | Malayalam | ||
2010 | In Ghost House Inn | Sulochana | Malayalam | |
Pen Singam | Surya's mother | Tamil | ||
Moscowin Kavery | Dance Teacher | Tamil | ||
Nandalala | Mentally ill woman | Tamil | ||
2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Revathi | Telugu | |
Payyans | Padma | Malayalam | ||
City of God | Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
Sankarankovil | Padma Muthuvelu | Tamil | ||
Innanu Aa Kalyanam | Lillykutty | Malayalam | ||
2012 | Second Show | Devaki | Malayalam | |
Shiva Manasulo Shruti | Shiva's mother | Telugu | ||
Ishq | Jaya | Telugu | ||
3 | Janani's mother | Tamil | ||
Diamond Necklace | Dr. Savithri | Malayalam | ||
18 Vayasu | Dr. Suchithra | Tamil | ||
Kozhi Koovuthu | Valliammai | Tamil | ||
2013 | Thirumathi Thamizh | Thamizhselvan's mother | Tamil | |
Black Butterfly | Benny's mother | Malayalam | ||
Jagadguru Adi Shankara | Sankara's mother | Telugu | ||
Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha | Sujatha | Telugu | ||
Thanga Meenkal | Parvathi | Tamil | ||
2014 | Ninnindale | Pramila's Aunty | Kannada | |
Kotha Janta | Sirish's Mother | Telugu | ||
Venmegam | Jyothi | Tamil | ||
Oka Laila Kosam | Nandana's mother | Telugu | ||
Chinnadana Nee Kosam | Nandhini's mother | Telugu | ||
Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Vasundhara Devi | Malayalam | ||
2015 | Sir C. P. | Kochu Mary | Malayalam | |
Baahubali: The Beginning | Shivudu / Shiva's mother (Sanga) | Telugu/Tamil | ||
Sher | Gautam's mother | Telugu | ||
Columbus | Ashwin's mother | Telugu | ||
2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Sailaja's mother | Telugu | |
Action Hero Biju | Bhavathi | Malayalam | ||
Uyire Uyire | Tamil | |||
Jeniffer Karuppaiya | Jennifer | Tamil | ||
Gentleman | Gautham's mother | Telugu | ||
Guppy | Guppy's mother | Malayalam | ||
54321 | Teacher | Tamil | ||
Balle Vellaiyathevaa | Sakthi's mother | Tamil | ||
Achamindri | Tamizh Selvi, lawyer | Tamil | ||
2017 | Sathya | Doctor | Malayalam | |
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Shivudu / Shiva's mother (Sanga) | Telugu Tamil | ||
Role Models | Shreya's mother | Malayalam | ||
Velaikkaran | Ponni | Tamil | ||
Juliet Lover of Idiot | Vara's mother | Telugu | ||
Okka Kshanam | Jeeva's mother | Telugu | ||
2018 | Awe! | Radha's mother | Telugu | |
Rangasthalam | Chitti Babu's mother | Telugu | ||
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Goli Soda 2 | Inbavalli's mother | Tamil | ||
Lover | Charita's mother | Telugu | ||
Chi La Sow | Latha | Telugu | ||
Traffic Ramasamy | Rukku | Tamil | ||
Kadal Kuthiraigal | Refugee | Tamil | ||
2019 | Ottam | Sara | Malayalam | |
Neerthirai | Banu | Tamil | ||
Jiivi | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
Manmadhudu 2 | Janani | Telugu | ||
Magamuni | Deivanai | Tamil | ||
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Padmamma | Telugu | ||
Bigil | Anitha's mother | Tamil | ||
Thipparaa Meesam | Lalita, Mani's mother | Telugu | ||
Market Raja MBBS | Latha | Tamil | ||
Iddari Lokam Okate | Varsha's mother | Telugu | ||
2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Lakshmi | Telugu | |
Johaar | Telugu | |||
V | Sreelata, Apoorva's mother | Telugu | ||
2021 | Rang De | Sailaja, Anu's mother | Telugu | |
Nootokka Jillala Andagaadu | GSN's mother | Telugu | ||
Tuck Jagadish | Kumari | Telugu | ||
Navarasa (web series) | Vaalambal | Tamil | ||
Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam | Badhrakali | Tamil | ||
Rocky | Malli | Tamil | ||
Varudu Kaavalenu | Aakash's mother | Telugu | ||
2022 | Freedom Fight | Dhanalakshmi | Malayalam | Segment : "Old Age Home" |
Mike | Antony's mother | Malayalam | ||
Ante Sundaraniki | Sundar's mother | Telugu | ||
Atithi Devo Bhava | Abhi's mother | Telugu | ||
10th Class Diaries | Telugu | |||
Jiivi 2 | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
Sita Ramam | Reporter Vijayalakshmi | Telugu | ||
Meet Cute | Padma | Telugu | ||
Witness | Indrani | Tamil | ||
2023 | Sridevi Shoban Babu | Kamala | Telugu | [17] |
Writer Padmabhushan | Saraswati | Telugu | [18] | |
Das Ka Dhamki | Sanjay's mother | Telugu | [19] | |
Beginning | Balu's mother | Tamil | [20] | |
Kolaambi | Sundarambal | Malayalam | [21] [22] | |
Kushi ![]() | TBA | Telugu | [23] | |
Ajayante Randam Moshanam ![]() | TBA | Malayalam | [24] | |
Bro ![]() | TBA | Telugu | [25] |
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