Rohini Molleti (Indian Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Dubbing Artist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/12/1969
Age	56 years
Birthplace	Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Latest News about Rohini Molleti

2026

Veteran actor Rohini Molleti's latest film Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (KEPU) hit theatres in 2026, marking her continued presence in the film industry[3].

2026

Actor and writer Rohini Molleti spoke to Andhra Jyothy about women's empowerment, emphasizing that women should be respected as individuals rather than just for their bodies. She noted that women are not entering politics at the desired level due to time constraints from household responsibilities and stated that societal and family support enables women to achieve greatness[2].

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Bio/Wiki

Rohini Molleti is an Indian actress, screenwriter, lyricist, and dubbing artist who has worked in South Indian films for over 40 years.
She began her career as a child actress at age five in 1976 and has appeared in over 130 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages.
She gained widespread recognition in 2015 for her role as Sanga, Mahendra Baahubali's adoptive mother, in the pan-India film Baahubali: The Beginning.
Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, lyricist, and dubbing artist who has worked in South Indian films for over 40 years[1].
She predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films[1].

Physical Stats & More

Height	163 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Divorced
Marriage Date	1996

Family

Father	Appa Rao Naidu (a former panchayat officer)
Mother	Radha (homemaker)
Spouse	Raghuvaran Velayutham (actor) (b.1958 d.2008)
Children	Rishi Varan (b.1998)

Career

Debut

As an actor	Film (Hindi; as a child actor): Darar (1972) as Laajo Film (Tamil; as a child actor): Mayor Meenakshi (1976) Film (Malayalam; as a lead actor): Kakka (1982) as Devi Film (Kannada; as a lead actor): Sri Chamundeshwari Pooja Mahime (1987) as Kumari Malathi Film (Telugu; as a child actor): Yashoda Krishna (1976)
TV (Tamil)	Chinna Chinna Aasai (1995) as Ganga on Sun TV
Web series (Telugu)	Addham (2020) as Shanti on AHA
As a director	Chinna Chinna Aasai (1995) on Sun TV
As a dubbing artist	Geethanjali (1989) for Girija Shettar

Awards

1995: National Film Award - Special Mention for the Telugu film Stri
1995: Nandi Special Jury Award for Rohini's performance in the Telugu film Stri
2009: Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for her contribution to the film industry
2017: Best Supporting Actress Award for the Malayalam film Guppy at the Vanitha Film Awards
2017: Best Supporting Actress Award for the Malayalam film Action Hero Biju at the Vanitha Film Awards
1995: Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance in the Telugu film Stri

Recent Projects

2026: Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (KEPU) - Veteran actor Rohini Molleti's latest film hit theatres in 2026[3]

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/rohinimolleti/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rohini Molleti is an Indian actor, screenwriter, lyricist, and dubbing artist.
2. She predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
3. In 2015, Rohini gained recognition for her role in the film Baahubali: The Beginning.
4. She played the character Sanga, Mahendra Baahubali’s adoptive mother.
5. In 2022, Rohini received acclaim for her role in the Tamil film Witness.
6. The film was based on deaths caused by manual scavenging.
7. After Rohini’s mother's death, her father remarried when she was five years old.
8. In 2004, Rohini legally separated from her husband, Raghuvaran Velayutham.
9. Raghuvaran passed away in 2008 in Chennai.
10. Rohini and Raghuvaran appeared together in three films.
11. They acted in two Malayalam films and one Tamil film.
12. In 1989, Rohini began working as a dubbing artist for Tamil and Telugu films.
13. She dubbed for popular actresses like Juhi Chawla, Aishwarya Rai, and Manisha Koirala.
14. Rohini acted in Tamil and Malayalam films in lead roles in the early '90s.
15. She made her singing debut in 1995 with the song “Kanmaniye Kanmaniye.”
16. Rohini worked as a lyricist in several Tamil films.
17. In 2008, she directed a documentary film titled Silent Hues.
18. In 2013, Rohini directed the Tamil film Appaavin Meesai.
19. She hosted various Tamil and Malayalam television shows.
20. Rohini judged a comedy reality show in 2019.
21. She appeared in the Tamil web series Navarasa in 2021.
22. In 2022, Rohini acted in Tamil and Telugu films and web series.
23. She also worked as a writer for telefilms.
24. Rohini served as the former State Vice President of a writers association.
25. She describes herself as a nature lover and nemophilist.
26. Rohini has a pet dog named Cleo.
27. She actively participates in social awareness campaigns.
28. Rohini directed short films on AIDS prevention.
29. Her father’s failed acting auditions led her to acting.
30. Rohini shares her fitness journey on social media.
31. In 2022, she appeared in a commercial for Gold Winner's cooking oil.
32. She has voiced six characters in five of Mani Ratnam's films.
33. In 2026, Rohini Molleti emphasized that women should be respected as individuals rather than just for their bodies, stating that society and families must support women to achieve greatness[2].
34. She expressed that women are not entering politics at the desired level due to time constraints from household responsibilities[2].

Rohini Molleti Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Dubbing Artist Indian Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh