Overview
Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, dubbing artist, and lyricist. She has worked primarily in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu cinema, with a few Kannada film credits as well. Having begun her acting career at the age of five, she has approximately 130 films to her name across these industries.
Key facts
| Full name | Rohini Molleti |
|---|---|
| Known as | Rohini |
| Profession | Actress, screenwriter, dubbing artist, lyricist |
| Primary languages | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu (also Kannada) |
| Career start | At the age of five (as a child artist) |
| Approximate filmography | About 130 films |
| Notable role | Rangi in Stri (1995) |
| Major awards | National Film Award – Special Mention; Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance |
Career
Rohini entered the film industry as a child artist at the age of five and has since built a career spanning over four decades across multiple South Indian film industries. While the bulk of her work has been in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu, she has also appeared in a small number of Kannada productions. In addition to acting, she has contributed to films as a screenwriter, dubbing artist and lyricist.
Stri (1995) and recognition
Her performance as Rangi in the 1995 film Stri brought her significant critical recognition. For this role she received the National Film Award – Special Mention, as well as the Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance.
Significance
Rohini's longevity in South Indian cinema, beginning as a child performer and continuing into adult roles across four languages, places her among the more versatile multilingual performers of her generation. Her work as a screenwriter, dubbing artist and lyricist alongside acting reflects a broader creative engagement with the film industry beyond on-screen performance.
Related topics
References
- Rohini (actress) — English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q277662