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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.