Rohini (actress)

Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, and lyricist.[1] She has mainly acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 300 south Indian films to her credit.[2] She received National Film Award – Special Mention and Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance as Rangi in the 1995 film Stri.[3][4]

Rohini
Born
Rohini Molleti
OccupationActor
Years active1974—present

Early life

A native of Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, Rohini spent all her childhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[5] Her father, Appa Rao Naidu, was a panchyat officer and her mother, Radha, was a housewife.[6] Her father always wanted to become an actor, though he could not be an actor owing to various reasons; he encouraged Rohini to become an actress. Her mother died when she was five years old, following which, her father remarried.[7]

Personal life

Rohini married actor Raghuvaran in 1996 but divorced in 2004. They have one son.[8]

Career

She started her career in 1974 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.

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 actress, she being one herself.[13] In 2013, she has directed a feature film Appavin Meesai which is yet to be released.[14]

Awards

Filmography

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]

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actress

List of Rohini film credits as actress
Year Film Role Language Other notes
1974HarathiTeluguChild actress
Aadambaralu Anubandalu
Intinti Katha
1975Yashoda KrishnaKrishna
Amma Naana
Bhagasthulu
Anna Thammulla Anubandam
Balipeetam
Raktha Sambandalu
Samsaram
Challani Thalli
Bharathi
1976Bhakta Kannappa
Mayor Meenakshi
Secretary
Mahakavi KshetrayyaLord Krishna
RajaRamu
1977Adavi RamuduGowri (Dumb girl)
Moratodu
Khaidhi Kalidasu
Oke Raktham
Kalpana
Ee Tharam Manishi
Jeevana Theeralu
Chiranjeevi RambabuRambabu
1978Nayudu Bava
Thalle Challani Dhaivam
Chilipi Krishnudu
1979 Cheyyethi Jai Kottu[16]Balayya
Maavari Manchitanam
Laxmi Pooja
Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu
1980NizhalgalTamil
Talli DeevenaRajiTelugu
1981Nyayam KavaliSaroja
IllaluSinger in bus
TyagayyaSeethamma
Pedala BrathukuluKalyani
SumaiRohiniTamil
1982Madhura SwapnamSeethaluTelugu
Subbarao Ki Kopam Vachhindi
Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya Turuchi
Naa DesamSudha
Illali KorikaluRajini
Nalugu SthambalataGayatri
KakkaDeviMalayalam
DheeraRani
Parvaiyin MarupakkamViswanathan's daughterTamil
Kalavari SamsaramSudhaTelugu
Anantha RagaluSeetha
1983Ilamai KaalangalMeeraTamil
Thandikkappatta NyayangalLakshmi
Valartha KadaAnnam
Maga MaharajuRaju's sisterTelugu
Nava MohiniRadha
RugmaPrayagaMalayalam
Ee Yugam
Kuyiline ThediMeenu
Aa RathriRadha
1984Thirakil Alpa SamayamAmina
Piriyilla NaamSridevi
Parannu Parannu ParannuMini / Jessy / Sreekutty
Radhayude KamukanRadha
ShabadhamRadha
Ivide ThudangunnuSheela
SandarbhamShari
Ariyatha VeethikalSheela
Oru PainkilikathaVilasini
DevanthakuduLalithaTelugu
Thirittu RajakkalTamil
AduthaduthuMalayalam
Theere PratheekshikkatheIndu
Oru Kochu Swapnam
Arante Mulla Kochu MullaRohini
Ponmaalai PozhudhuTamil
1985Adhyayam Onnu MuthalRemaMalayalam
AnniRadhaTamil
Oru KudakeezilSrideviMalayalam
Akalathe AmbiliAshwathy
OzhivukaalamChinnu
Nerariyum NerathuRathi
Gayathridevi Ente AmmaPriya
Orikkal OridathuSoniya
Ee Thanalil Ithiri NeramLeena
Ivide Ee TheerathuSreedevi
Aarodum ParayaruthuGirija
Manakkale ThathaMinikutty
Katha IthuvareKala
Oru Sandesam KoodiRema
MounanombaramLekha
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure ManushyarSheela
Ee Shabdam Innathe ShabdamPushpa
Onnaamprathi Olivil
Ormikkan Omanikkan
Jwalanam
1986Love StoryShobha
Koodanayum KattuLiza
Njan KathorthirikkumAasi
Abhayam ThediVasanthi
RareeramChitra
Prathyekam Sradhikkukka
AdiverukalAnnakutty
Ponnum Kudathinum PottuRani
Karyam Kananayoru Kallachiri
Thaaiku Oru ThaalaattuChellamTamil
1987VruthamThresiaMalayalam
YaagagniLatha
Onnaam Maanam PoomaanamRajasree
TheekkattuMercy
VambanViji
P.C. 369Sudha
Manja ManthrangalGladia
January Oru OrmaMaina
Achuvettante VeeduAswathy Nair
Itha SamayamayiAlice
Kanan Kothichu
Chamundeshwari Pooja MahimeKumari MalathiKannada
Attagaru ZindabadMeenakshiTelugu
1988Raktha Samharam
Maharajasri MayagaduSudha
Jadi Ketha MoodiGayathriTamil
DhwaniSunithaMalayalam
AnuragiJulie
Onninu Purake MattonnuSudha
SankhanaadamThulasi
DhinarathrangalPonni
PaadhamudraAshwathy
1921Lakshmi
1989Kali Kaaryamayi-Crime BranchSunitha
Agnipravesham
VarnatheruUrmila
Mizhiyorangalil
Dhruva NakshatramSarojaTelugu
Bhale DampathuluSusheela
Naa Mogudu Naake SonthamSwathi
Dharmam VellumGeethaTamil
1990MidhyaMalayalam
Jawani ZindabadRamaHindi
SilambuRasathiTamil
Pudhu VarisuNithya
Manasukketha Maapillai
1991Pavunnu PavunuthanPavunnu
Thanthu Vitten EnnaiSurya
Jagadeka VeeraPadminiKannada
EzhunnallathuMalayalam
1992Rendu Pondatti KaavalkaaranRukminiTamil
Senbaga ThottamManga
AbhiramiVasanthi
Natchathira NayaganRadha
1993SamaagamamElsammaMalayalam
MarupadiyumKavithaTamil
Pudhu Piravi
AparnaMalayalam
Pettredutha PillaiVaidehiTamil
Nallathe NadakkumJaya
Bandhukkal SathrukkalSheelaMalayalam
1994Magalir MattumPapammaTamil
ThamaraiPoogodai
PuthranLisaMalayalam
CID Unnikrishnan B.A., BEdArundathi Nair/ Revathy Nair
1995Sundarimaare SookshikkukkaNimmi
AasaiGangaTamil
StriRangiTeluguNational Film Award – Special Mention
ThondanSubhaTamil
Thotta ChinungiAmlu
IlavarasiLakshmi
1996Veettukulle ThiruvizhaGayathri
2004VirumaandiAngela Kaathamuthu
2005AyyaMaadasami's Wife
Vairavan
2006Kaivantha KalaiStage host
IlakkanamSusi
2007Naalaiya Pozhuthum UnnoduNagai
ThaamirabharaniPechchikani
Onbadhu Roobai NottuKameela
Rock n' RollNirmalaMalayalam
2008ThalappavuKarthyayani
2009VaamananRohiniTamil
Yavarum Nalam
13B: Fear Has a New Address
TV ReporterTamil
Hindi
2 Harihar NagarSulochanaMalayalam
2010In Ghost House InnSulochana
Pen SingamSurya's motherTamil
Moscowin KaveryDance Teacher
NandalalaMentally ill woman
2011Ala ModalaindiRevathiTelugu
PayyansPadmaMalayalam
City of GodLakshmi
SankarankovilPadma MuthuveluTamil
Innanu Aa KalyanamLillykuttyMalayalam
2012Second ShowDevaki
Shiva Manasulo ShrutiShiva's motherTelugu
IshqJaya
3Janani's motherTamil
Diamond NecklaceDr. SavithriMalayalam
18 VayasuDr. SuchithraTamil
Kozhi KoovuthuValliammai
2013Thirumathi ThamizhThamizhselvan's mother
Black ButterflyBenny's motherMalayalam
Jagadguru Adi ShankaraSankara's motherTelugu
Anthaka Mundu Aa TarvathaSujatha
Thanga MeenkalParvathiTamil
2014Ninnindale Pramila's AuntyKannada
Kotha JantaSirish's MotherTelugu
VenmegamJyothiTamil
Oka Laila KosamNandana's motherTelugu
Chinnadana Nee KosamNandhini's mother
Ormayundo Ee MukhamVasundhara DeviMalayalam
2015Sir C. P.Kochu Mary
Baahubali: The BeginningShivudu / Shiva's mother (Sanga)Telugu/Tamil
SherGautam's motherTelugu
ColumbusAshwin's mother
2016Nenu SailajaSailaja's mother
Action Hero BijuBhavathiMalayalam
Uyire UyireTamil
Jeniffer KaruppaiyaJennifer
GentlemanGautham's motherTelugu
GuppyGuppy's motherMalayalam
54321TeacherTamil
Balle VellaiyathevaaSakthi's mother
AchamindriTamizh Selvi, lawyer
2017SathyaDoctorMalayalam
Baahubali 2: The ConclusionShivudu / Shiva's mother (Sanga)Telugu/Tamil
Role ModelsShreya's motherMalayalam
VelaikkaranPonniTamil
Juliet Lover of IdiotVara's motherTelugu
Okka KshanamJeeva's mother
2018Awe!Radha's mother
RangasthalamChitti Babu's mother
Meena
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
Goli Soda 2Inbavalli's motherTamil
LoverCharita's motherTelugu
Chi La SowLatha
Traffic RamasamyRukkuTamil
Kadal KuthiraigalRefugee
2019OttamSaraMalayalam
NeerthiraiBanuTamil
JiiviLakshmi
Manmadhudu 2JananiTelugu
MagamuniDeivanaiTamil
Sye Raa Narasimha ReddyPadmammaTelugu
BigilAnitha's motherTamil
Thipparaa MeesamLalita, Mani's motherTelugu
Market Raja MBBSLathaTamil
Iddari Lokam OkateVarsha's motherTelugu
2020Ala VaikunthapurramulooLakshmi
Johaar
VSreelata, Apoorva's mother
2021Rang DeSailaja, Anu's mother
Nootokka Jillala AndagaaduGSN's mother
Tuck JagadishKumari
NavarasaVaalambalTamil
Yennanga Sir Unga SattamBadhrakali
RockyMalli
Varudu KaavalenuAakash's motherTelugu
2022Freedom FightDhanalakshmiMalayalamSegment : "Old Age Home"
MikeAntony's mother
Ante SundaranikiSundar's motherTelugu
Atithi Devo BhavaAbhi's mother
10th Class Diaries
Jiivi 2LakshmiTamil
Sita RamamReporter VijayalakshmiTelugu
Meet CutePadma
WitnessIndraniTamil
2023Sridevi Shoban BabuKamalaTelugu[17]
Writer PadmabhushanSaraswati[18]
Das Ka DhamkiSanjay's mother[19]
BeginningBalu's motherTamil[20]
KolaambiSundarambalMalayalam[21][22]
ThandattiThangaponnuTamil[23]
ValattySumathiMalayalam
BroMark's motherTelugu[24]
KushiZoya[25]
OttaMalayalam[26]
Ajayante Randam MoshanamTBAMalayalam[27]
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

As Lyricist

As director

  • 1995 – Chinna Chinna Aasai – Ganga (Sun TV)[28]
  • 2008 – Silent Hues (documentary film)

As Dubbing Artist

List of Rohini film credits as dubbing artist
Year Film Actress Language Other notes
1989GeethanjaliGirija ShettarTeluguAlso for the Tamil version Idhayathai Thirudathe
ShivaAmalaTeluguAlso for the Tamil version Udhayam
1990AnjaliRevathiTeluguDubbed version
Neti SiddharthaAyesha JhulkaTelugu
Prema YuddhamAmalaTelugu
AggiramuduAmalaTelugu
1991ChembaruthiRojaTamil
Shanti KrantiJuhi ChawlaTelugu
Rowdy AlluduShobanaTelugu
1992April 1 VidudalaShobanaTelugu
Prema SikharamMamta KulkarniTelugu
Unnai Vaazhthi PaadugirenMohiniTamil
MeeraAishwaryaTamil
Ashokan (Tamil Dubbed version)MadhooTamil
AnthamUrmila MatondkarTelugu
1993GentlemanMadhooTamil
1994AaveshamMadhooTelugu
Vietnam ColonyVineethaTamil
May MadhamSonali KulkarniTamil
1995BombayManisha KoiralaTamil
AsuranRojaTamil
Villadhi VillainNagmaTamil
VeluchamiShrutiTamil
Lingababu Love StoryRajashreeTelugu
Chinna VathiyarRanjithaTamil
Mr. MadrasVineethaTamil
KuruthipunalGowthamiTamil
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?IndrajaTelugu
1996Kalloori VaasalPooja BhattTamil
SengottaiRambhaTamil
Kadhal KottaiHeera RajagopalTamil
KrishnaHeera RajagopalTamil
Mr. RomeoShilpa ShettyTamil
KaalapaniTabuTamil
Telugu
Dubbed versions
Tamizh SelvanRojaTamil
IndianManisha KoiralaTamil
Telugu
Dubbed Telugu version
1997DevathaiKeerthi ReddyTamil
IruvarAishwarya RaiTamil
Telugu
Dubbed Telugu version
Vaazhga JananayagamPragathiTamil
1999OotyRojaTamil
2004Aayutha EzhuthuMeera JasmineTeluguDubbed Telugu version
ArjunKeerthi ReddyTelugu
PerazhaganJyothika (for the character of Shenbagam)Tamil
Telugu
Dubbed Telugu version
2006Vettaiyaadu VilaiyaaduJyothikaTamil
2007Pachaikili MuthucharamAndrea JeremiahTamil
GuruAishwarya RaiTamilDubbed Tamil version
2008SandaiNadhiyaTamil
KanchivaramShriya ReddyTamil
2009PattalamNadhiyaTamil
2010RaavananAishwarya RaiTamil
2011MappillaiManisha KoiralaTamil
2019The Lion KingAlfre WoodardTamilFor the character Sarabi
202199 SongsManisha KoiralaTamil
Telugu
Dubbed versions
2022Virata ParvamNandita DasTelugu
Tamil
Dubbed Tamil version
2023Sweet Kaaram CoffeePadmavati RaoTamilAmazon Prime Video Web Series

As Playback Singer

Television

Tamil
  • Chinna Chinna Aasai – Ganga (Sun TV (India) ) acted and directed[28]
  • Kelvigal Aayiram (Vijay TV) as Host
  • Azhagiya Tamizh Magal (Kalaignar TV) as Moderator
  • Rohini's Box Office (Raj TV) as Host
  • Kelvigal Neram (Vendhar TV) as Host
  • Geethanjali – Telefilm (Doordarshan) as Writer
  • Engae Aval- Actress
Malayalam
Telugu

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