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'''Regina Cassandra''' (born 13 December 1990) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' in 2005 and made her Telugu film debut with ''[[Siva Manasulo Sruthi]]'' (2012), for which she won the [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)]]. She then made her Kannada debut with ''[[Suryakaanti]]'' (2010) and Hindi debut with ''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]'' (2019).


Cassandra played the lead in various successful films including ''[[Siva Manasulo Sruthi]]'', ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'', ''[[Kotha Janta]]'', ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]'', ''[[Rajathandhiram]]'', ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]'', ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'', ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]'', ''[[Seven (2019 Indian film)|7]]'' and ''[[Mughizh]]''. She received praises for her role in ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]'' and ''[[Evaru]]''.
'''Regina Cassandra''' (born 11 December 1988) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' (2005) and made her Telugu film debut with ''[[Siva Manasulo Sruthi]]'' (2012), for which she won the [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)|SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu]]. She made her Hindi film debut with ''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]'' (2019).


Cassandra made her web debut with the 2022 series [[Rocket Boys (web series)|''Rocket Boys'']] portraying classical dancer [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]].
Cassandra initially worked in successful films including ''[[Routine Love Story]]'' (2010), ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' (2013), ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]'' and ''[[Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham]]'' both (2014). She received praises for her portrayal of a traditional girl in ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]'' (2015), a dental student in ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]'' (2016), a youngster in ''[[Maanagaram]]'' (2017) and a drug addict in ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' (2018). She received [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] nomination for ''Jyo Achyutananda''. Cassandra received [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role]] nomination for her portrayal of a businesswoman in ''[[Evaru]]'' (2019). Further success came with ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]'' (2018), ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]'', ''[[Mughizh]]'' both (2021) and ''[[Saakini Daakini]]'' (2022). She made her web debut with ''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]'' (2022), for which she received [[2022 Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Best Supporting Actor - Female]] nomination.
 
Cassandra is a [[CineMAA Awards]] and a [[Zee Telugu|Zee Telugu Apsara Awards]] recipient. In addition to her acting career, she is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Regina Cassandra was born on 13 December 1990 in Madras (now [[Chennai]]), India.<ref name="toib" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Regina Cassandra on her special number in Acharya: I was floored by Chiru sir's compliment - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/regina-cassandra-on-her-special-number-in-acharya-i-was-floored-by-chiru-sirs-compliment/articleshow/74552080.cms |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Her mother tongue is [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140503/entertainment-tollywood/article/telugu-films-are-my-priority-regina-cassandra 'Telugu films are my priority': Regina Cassandra] ''Deccan Chronicle''. (3 May 2014) Retrieved on 28 April 2015</ref>
Regina Cassandra was born on 13 December 1988 in Madras (now [[Chennai]]), India. Her mother tongue is [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who Is Regina Cassandra ? Actor Set To Make Her Web-Series Debut With Hindi Language Drama Rocket Boys |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/shestars/who-is-regina-cassandra-actor-set-to-make-her-web-series-debut-with-hindi-language-drama-rocket-boys/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=www.shethepeople.tv |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Debut and Early career (2005-2010)===
===Debut and Early career (2005-2010)===
Cassandra started anchoring when she was nine for Splash, a kids' channel, and then moved on to work in commercials.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/regina-cassandra/biography.html |title=Regina Cassandra |publisher=Filmi Beat |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
Cassandra started anchoring when she was nine for Splash, a kids' channel, and then moved on to work in commercials.<ref name=":0" />


Her first feature film appearance was the Tamil film ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' (2005). She later played the lead in the [[Kannada]] film ''[[Suryakaanti]]'' (2010) by director [[K. M. Chaitanya]] of ''[[Aa Dinagalu]]'' fame. The film featured her alongside actor Chetan, and as she could not speak Kannada, she was told to act out scenes in English and add Kannada to it.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sharadha Srinidhi |date=12 April 2009 |title=Chetan is a very handsome Kannada hero: Regina |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-12/news-interviews/28017702_1_suryakanti-chetan-kannada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202223202/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-12/news-interviews/28017702_1_suryakanti-chetan-kannada |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 December 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> The film won good reviews and performed moderately at the box office. However, the film's low-key release meant that the film failed to gain attention, so she took time out from films and then went on to graduate in psychology from [[Women's Christian College, Chennai]] and took another year off before taking a final call on joining movies.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |author=Y. Sunita Chowdhary |url=http://www.thehindu.com/navigation/article2006619.ece |title=Navigation News : Model moves |work=The Hindu |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=31 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718142511/http://www.thehindu.com/navigation/article2006619.ece |archive-date=18 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/17/stories/2009041750090300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420125435/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/17/stories/2009041750090300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 April 2009 |title=Cinema Plus / Columns : Working vacation |date=17 April 2009 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref>
Her first feature film appearance was the Tamil film ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' (2005). She later played the lead in the [[Kannada]] film ''[[Suryakaanti]]'' (2010) by director [[K. M. Chaitanya]] of ''[[Aa Dinagalu]]'' fame. The film featured her alongside actor Chetan, and as she could not speak Kannada, she was told to act out scenes in English and add Kannada to it.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sharadha Srinidhi |date=12 April 2009 |title=Chetan is a very handsome Kannada hero: Regina |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-12/news-interviews/28017702_1_suryakanti-chetan-kannada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202223202/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-12/news-interviews/28017702_1_suryakanti-chetan-kannada |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 December 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> The film won good reviews and performed moderately at the box office. However, the film's low-key release meant that the film failed to gain attention, so she took time out from films and then went on to graduate in psychology from [[Women's Christian College, Chennai]] and took another year off before taking a final call on joining movies.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |author=Y. Sunita Chowdhary |url=http://www.thehindu.com/navigation/article2006619.ece |title=Navigation News : Model moves |work=The Hindu |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=31 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718142511/http://www.thehindu.com/navigation/article2006619.ece |archive-date=18 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/17/stories/2009041750090300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420125435/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/17/stories/2009041750090300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 April 2009 |title=Cinema Plus / Columns : Working vacation |date=17 April 2009 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref>


During her break, Cassandra also acted in several short films, including [[Balaji Mohan]]'s ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' alongside Adith Arun, which was later made into a feature film in 2012 under the [[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi|same name]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/bobby-simha-regina-cassandra-and-balaji-mohan-worked-together-in-kadhalil-sodhappuvadhu-eppadi-short-film.html |title=THESE CELEBRITIES WHO WERE ALL PART OF THIS ONE SHORT FILM ON YOUTUBE AGES AGO.. |first=Akash |publisher=Behind Woods |date=21 November 2016 |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> In 2010, it was announced that she would feature in the Tamil film ''[[Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey]]'' alongside Adith Arun, but the film was eventually delayed and then restarted with a fresh cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54173.html |title=Assistant Directors launch Production – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=5 February 2010 |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref>
During her break, Cassandra also acted in several short films, including [[Balaji Mohan]]'s ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' alongside Adith Arun, which was later made into a feature film in 2012 under the [[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi|same name]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/bobby-simha-regina-cassandra-and-balaji-mohan-worked-together-in-kadhalil-sodhappuvadhu-eppadi-short-film.html |title=THESE CELEBRITIES WHO WERE ALL PART OF THIS ONE SHORT FILM ON YOUTUBE AGES AGO.. |author=Akash |publisher=Behind Woods |date=21 November 2016 |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> In 2010, it was announced that she would feature in the Tamil film ''[[Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey]]'' alongside Adith Arun, but the film was eventually delayed and then restarted with a fresh cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54173.html |title=Assistant Directors launch Production – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=5 February 2010 |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref>


===Debut in Telugu cinema, various roles and success (2012-2018)===
===Debut in Telugu cinema, various roles and success (2012-2018)===
In 2012, Cassandra appeared in ''[[Shiva Manasulo Shruti]]'' by Tatineni Sathya, which was a remake of the 2009 Tamil film ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]''. She was next seen in the Telugu romantic-comedy, ''[[Routine Love Story]]'', alongside [[Sundeep Kishan]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-21/news-interviews/30422331_1_tollywood-tamil-film-romantic-entertainer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203040402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-21/news-interviews/30422331_1_tollywood-tamil-film-romantic-entertainer |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |title=Cassandra's having a great time in Tollywood |date=21 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> which she signed even before her first release in Telugu.
In 2012, Cassandra appeared in ''[[Shiva Manasulo Shruti]]'' by Tatineni Sathya, which was a remake of the 2009 Tamil film ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]''. She was next seen in the Telugu romantic-comedy, ''[[Routine Love Story]]'', alongside [[Sundeep Kishan]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-21/news-interviews/30422331_1_tollywood-tamil-film-romantic-entertainer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203040402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-21/news-interviews/30422331_1_tollywood-tamil-film-romantic-entertainer |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |title=Cassandra's having a great time in Tollywood |date=21 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> which she signed even before her first release in Telugu.


In 2013 she had two Tamil releases, ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' by [[Pandiraj]], in which she was one of the two lead actresses, and ''[[Nirnayam (2013 film)|Nirnayam]]'' in which she played a vital role. Although the former proved successful at the box office,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kedi-Billa-Killadi-Ranga-completes-100-days/articleshow/20924989.cms |title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga completes 100 days!|work=The Times of India |date=5 July 2013 |access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> she did not sign more films in Tamil and instead shifted her focus to Telugu films. ''[[Kotha Janta]]'' directed by Maruthi was Cassandra's first 2014 release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Allu Sirish-Regina film is Kotta Janta |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-27/news-interviews/38861239_1_ee-rojullo-next-film-maruthi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501020002/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-27/news-interviews/38861239_1_ee-rojullo-next-film-maruthi |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2013}}</ref> She received positive response for her performance in the film.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Regina-on-a-high-after-Kotha-Janta/articleshow/34674603.cms Regina on a high after Kotha Janta – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (5 May 2014). Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> [[Deccan Chronicle]] wrote, "The star of the film is undoubtedly Regina Cassandra. She looks cute and bubbly and delivers a delightful performance. She has done her character with ease and with the right expressions".<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140502/entertainment-tollywood/article/movie-review-kotha-janta-it%E2%80%99s-regina-all-way Movie review Kotha Janta: It’s Regina all the way!]. ''Deccan Chronicle''. (2 May 2014). Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> Her next releases were ''[[Ra Ra... Krishnayya]]'',<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Sundeep-and-Regina-to-pair-up-again/articleshow/21778463.cms Sundeep and Regina to pair up again – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (12 August 2013). Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> which saw her reuniting with Sundeep Kishan,<ref>{{cite news |author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/krishnayya-arrives/article6173669.ece |title=Krishnayya arrives |newspaper=The Hindu |date=3 July 2014 |access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> and ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]'' in which she played a Bengali girl, the film was a commercial success.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> She played the lead role opposite [[Sai Dharam Tej]] in ''[[Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam]]'' directed by AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regina to romance Sai Dharam Tej |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-13/news-interviews/36310748_1_sai-dharam-tej-routine-love-story-regina-cassandra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430063817/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-13/news-interviews/36310748_1_sai-dharam-tej-routine-love-story-regina-cassandra |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref>
In 2013 she had two Tamil releases, ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' by [[Pandiraj]], in which she was one of the two lead actresses, and ''[[Nirnayam (2013 film)|Nirnayam]]'' in which she played a vital role. Although the former proved successful at the box office,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kedi-Billa-Killadi-Ranga-completes-100-days/articleshow/20924989.cms |title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga completes 100 days!|work=The Times of India |date=5 July 2013 |access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> she did not sign more films in Tamil and instead shifted her focus to Telugu films. ''[[Kotha Janta]]'' directed by Maruthi was Cassandra's first 2014 release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Allu Sirish-Regina film is Kotta Janta |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-27/news-interviews/38861239_1_ee-rojullo-next-film-maruthi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501020002/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-27/news-interviews/38861239_1_ee-rojullo-next-film-maruthi |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2013}}</ref> She received positive response for her performance in the film.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Regina-on-a-high-after-Kotha-Janta/articleshow/34674603.cms Regina on a high after Kotha Janta – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (5 May 2014). Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> [[Deccan Chronicle]] wrote, "The star of the film is undoubtedly Regina Cassandra. She looks cute and bubbly and delivers a delightful performance. She has done her character with ease and with the right expressions".<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140502/entertainment-tollywood/article/movie-review-kotha-janta-it%E2%80%99s-regina-all-way Movie review Kotha Janta: It's Regina all the way!]. ''Deccan Chronicle''. (2 May 2014). Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> Her next releases were ''[[Ra Ra... Krishnayya]]'',<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Sundeep-and-Regina-to-pair-up-again/articleshow/21778463.cms Sundeep and Regina to pair up again – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (12 August 2013). Retrieved 28 April 2015.</ref> which saw her reuniting with Sundeep Kishan,<ref>{{cite news |author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/krishnayya-arrives/article6173669.ece |title=Krishnayya arrives |newspaper=The Hindu |date=3 July 2014 |access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> and ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]'' in which she played a Bengali girl, the film was a commercial success.<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140503/entertainment-tollywood/article/telugu-films-are-my-priority-regina-cassandra 'Telugu films are my priority': Regina Cassandra] ''Deccan Chronicle''. (3 May 2014) Retrieved on 28 April 2015</ref> She played the lead role opposite [[Sai Dharam Tej]] in ''[[Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam]]'' directed by AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regina to romance Sai Dharam Tej |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-13/news-interviews/36310748_1_sai-dharam-tej-routine-love-story-regina-cassandra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430063817/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-13/news-interviews/36310748_1_sai-dharam-tej-routine-love-story-regina-cassandra |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 January 2013}}</ref>
[[File:Regina Cassandra 2013-06-16 22-10.jpg|thumb|Cassandra in 2013]]
 
Seen after two years in Tamil cinema in ''[[Rajathandhiram]]'' (2015), her acting was praised.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/interviews/regina-cassandra-i-was-misquoted-as-saying-telugu-cinema-is-my-priority-517471/ |title=Regina Cassandra: I was misquoted as saying Telugu cinema is my priority! |last=Srinivasan |first=Latha |date=4 June 2015 |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> Cassandra's next was the successful ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]'' and ''[[Soukhyam]]''. In 2016, she appeared in the action thriller ''[[Shankara (2016 film)|Shankara]]'' (2016), which is remake of the Tamil hit ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' and also the source for the Hindi film ''[[Akira (2016 Hindi film)|Akira]]'', starring ''[[Sonakshi Sinha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/regina-cassandra-interview-don-t-think-i-can-leave-southern-filmdom-161275.html |title=Regina Cassandra Interview: Don't think I can leave southern filmdom |last=News Service |first=Statesman |work=The Statesman |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> She also appeared in the commercially successful film ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]'', receiving critical acclaim for her role.
[[File:Regina Cassandra at 60th South Filmfare Awards 2013 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Regina in 2013]]
Seen after two years in Tamil cinema in ''[[Rajathandhiram]]'' (2015), her acting was praised.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} Cassandra's next was the successful ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]'' and ''[[Soukhyam]]''. In 2016, she appeared in the action thriller ''[[Shankara (2016 film)|Shankara]]'' (2016), which is remake of the Tamil hit ''[[Mouna Guru]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/regina-cassandra-interview-don-t-think-i-can-leave-southern-filmdom-161275.html |title=Regina Cassandra Interview: Don't think I can leave southern filmdom |last=News Service |first=Statesman |work=The Statesman |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> She also appeared in the commercially successful film ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]'', receiving critical acclaim for her role.


In 2017, her Tamil films were ''[[Maanagaram]]'', ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' and ''[[Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum]]''. Cassandra In 2018, she appeared in the critical acclaimed ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' and is also part of films like ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]'' and ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]'' in 2018. The latter was a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/interviews/26/regina-cassandra-interview|title=Regina Cassandra Interview}}</ref>
In 2017, her Tamil films were ''[[Maanagaram]]'', ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' and ''[[Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum]]''. Cassandra In 2018, she appeared in the critical acclaimed ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' and is also part of films like ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]'' and ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]'' in 2018. The latter was a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/interviews/26/regina-cassandra-interview|title=Regina Cassandra Interview}}</ref>


===Further success and recent work (2019-present)===
===Further success and recent work (2019-present)===
Cassandra's Bollywood debut ''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]'' (2019) had her playing an unconventional role. She states that cinema in general is evolving, and Tamil industry picked up faster in doing unconventional films.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/regina-cassandra-talks-about-her-journey-in-cinema-ahead-of-her-telugu-thriller-evaru-co-starring-adivi-sesh/article29062539.ece |title=Regina Cassandra talks about her journey in cinema, ahead of her Telugu thriller 'Evaru' co-starring Adivi Sesh - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 August 2019|last1=Chowdhary|first1=Y. Sunita}}</ref> In 2019, she received critical acclaim for her role in [[Evaru]]. She played a negative character for the first time in ''[[Seven (2019 Indian film)|7]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=A |first1=Manimegalai |title=யார் அவன்..? 7 படத்தில் மிரட்டும் ரஹ்மான்..! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/cinema/super-star-with-simbu-vikram-in-mani-ratnam-s-direction-pkv12l |publisher=[[Asianet News Network|Asianet]] Tamil |accessdate=21 March 2019 |date=30 August 2018}}</ref>
Cassandra's Bollywood debut ''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]'' (2019) had her playing an unconventional role. She states that cinema in general is evolving, and Tamil industry picked up faster in doing unconventional films.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/regina-cassandra-talks-about-her-journey-in-cinema-ahead-of-her-telugu-thriller-evaru-co-starring-adivi-sesh/article29062539.ece |title=Regina Cassandra talks about her journey in cinema, ahead of her Telugu thriller "Evaru" co-starring Adivi Sesh - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 August 2019|last1=Chowdhary|first1=Y. Sunita}}</ref> In 2019, she received critical acclaim for her role in [[Evaru]]. She played a negative character for the first time in ''[[Seven (2019 Indian film)|7]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=A |first1=Manimegalai |title=யார் அவன்..? 7 படத்தில் மிரட்டும் ரஹ்மான்..! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/cinema/super-star-with-simbu-vikram-in-mani-ratnam-s-direction-pkv12l |publisher=[[Asianet News Network|Asianet]] Tamil |access-date=21 March 2019 |date=30 August 2018}}</ref>


In 2021, she again played a negative role in [[Chakra (2020 film)|Chakra]] and went onto star in [[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]], [[Kasada Thapara]] and the critical success ''[[Mughizh]]'' all in leading roles. She did a cameo in [[Thalaivii]] playing [[B. Saroja Devi]].{{Citation needed|date= January 2022}}
In 2021, she again played a negative role in ''[[Chakra (2021 film)|Chakra]]'' and went onto star in ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]'', ''[[Kasada Thapara]]'' and the critical success ''[[Mughizh]]'' all in leading roles. She did a cameo in [[Thalaivii]] playing [[B. Saroja Devi]].


Her first release in 2022 is the long-delayed [[1945 (2022 film)|''1945'']]. Cassandra made her web debut with the [[Sony LIV]]'s series [[Sony LIV|''Rocket Boys'']] where she portrays [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]].<ref name="thehindu.com">{{Cite web|title=regina-cassandra-is-mrinalini-sarabhai-in-rocket-boys|website=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/regina-cassandra-is-mrinalini-sarabhai-in-rocket-boys/article38010352.ece/amp/}}</ref> It received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocket Boys Season 1 Review: Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh's show is a glowing tribute to India's scientific luminaries |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/rocket-boys/season-1/seasonreview/89243880.cms |access-date=7 February 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She then had a special number in Chiranjeevi's [[Acharya (2022 film)|''Acharya'']].<ref name="thenewsminute.com">{{Cite web |date=13 March 2020 |title=Regina Cassandra roped in for a celebration number in Chiranjeevi's 'Acharya' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/regina-cassandra-roped-celebration-number-chiranjeevis-acharya-120175 |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
Her first release in 2022 is the long-delayed ''[[1945 (2022 film)|1945]]''. Cassandra made her web debut with the [[Sony LIV]]'s series ''[[Sony LIV|Rocket Boys]]'' where she portrays [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]].<ref name="thehindu.com">{{Cite news|title=regina-cassandra-is-mrinalini-sarabhai-in-rocket-boys|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 December 2021 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/regina-cassandra-is-mrinalini-sarabhai-in-rocket-boys/article38010352.ece/amp/}}</ref> It received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocket Boys Season 1 Review: Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh's show is a glowing tribute to India's scientific luminaries |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/rocket-boys/season-1/seasonreview/89243880.cms |access-date=7 February 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She then had a special number in Chiranjeevi's [[Acharya (2022 film)|''Acharya'']].<ref name="thenewsminute.com">{{Cite web |date=13 March 2020 |title=Regina Cassandra roped in for a celebration number in Chiranjeevi's "Acharya" |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/regina-cassandra-roped-celebration-number-chiranjeevis-acharya-120175 |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>


Cassandra's upcoming movies include Telugu Tamil bilingual ''[[Soorpanagai]]'', Telugu films ''Saakini Daakini''<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web |date=3 May 2021 |title='Midnight Runners' Telugu remake titled as 'Shakini Dhakini'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/midnight-runners-telugu-remake-titled-as-shakini-dhakini/articleshow/82372149.cms |url-status=live |access-date=7 May 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |title='Midnight Runners' Telugu remake titled as 'Shakini Dhakini'? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/midnight-runners-telugu-remake-titled-as-shakini-dhakini/articleshow/82372149.cms |access-date=18 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> and ''Karungaapiyam''.<ref name="m.cinemaexpress.com">{{Cite web|title=Kajal, Regina Janani and Raiza team up for Karungaapiyam| url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/16/kajal-regina-janani-and-raiza-team-up-for-karungaapiyam-25517.amp|access-date=30 May 2022}}</ref> She also has Tamil films ''[[Borrder]]'', ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]'' and ''[[Kallapart]]'' in her kitty. She will appear alongside [[Vijay Sethupathi]] in the series ''Farzi''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Regina Cassandra plays Vijay Sethupathi’s wife in Raj-DK’s Amazon webseries, Vijay reacts|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=30 May 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/south-cinema/regina-cassandra-plays-vijay-sethupathis-wife-raj-dks-amazon-webseries-vijay-reacts/}}</ref>
Cassandra's upcoming movies include Telugu Tamil bilingual ''[[Soorpanagai]]'', Telugu films ''Saakini Daakini''<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web |date=3 May 2021 |title='Midnight Runners' Telugu remake titled as 'Shakini Dhakini'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/midnight-runners-telugu-remake-titled-as-shakini-dhakini/articleshow/82372149.cms |url-status=live |access-date=7 May 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite news |title='Midnight Runners' Telugu remake titled as 'Shakini Dhakini'? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/midnight-runners-telugu-remake-titled-as-shakini-dhakini/articleshow/82372149.cms |access-date=18 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> and ''Karungaapiyam''.<ref name="m.cinemaexpress.com">{{Cite web|title=Kajal, Regina Janani and Raiza team up for Karungaapiyam| website=[[Cinema Express]]| url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/16/kajal-regina-janani-and-raiza-team-up-for-karungaapiyam-25517.amp|access-date=30 May 2022}}</ref> She also has Tamil films ''[[Borrder]]'', ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]'' and ''[[Kallapart]]'' in her kitty. She will appear alongside [[Vijay Sethupathi]] in the series ''Farzi''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Regina Cassandra plays Vijay Sethupathi's wife in Raj-DK's Amazon webseries, Vijay reacts|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=23 September 2021 |access-date=30 May 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/south-cinema/regina-cassandra-plays-vijay-sethupathis-wife-raj-dks-amazon-webseries-vijay-reacts/}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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===Films===
===Films===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+ List of Regina Cassandra film credits
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! scope="col" | Language(s)
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! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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|-
| 2005
| 2005
| ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]''
| ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]''
| Latha
| Latha
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2022/jun/22/regina-cassandra-fingertip-2-32260.html | title=Regina Cassandra: I love playing flawed characters | website=[[Cinema Express]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
|2006
| 2006
| ''[[Azhagiya Asura]]''
| ''[[Azhagiya Asura]]''
| Mahalakshmi
| Mahalakshmi
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|
|  
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Tamil movies : A hero, a heroine in teens – yet another refreshing love triangle Azhagiya Asura Movie Gallery azhagiya asura movie gallery tamil actor actress vindiya vindhiya yogi regina thengai srinivasan |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/dec-06-03/19-12-06-azhagiya-asura.html |website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2010
| 2010
| ''[[Suryakaanti]]''
| ''[[Suryakaanti]]''
| Kanthi
| Kanthi
| [[Kannada]]
| [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/suryakaanthi?type=0&id=c1d1d360a7af11e98ec7c1466ab9e35f | title=Suryakaanthi (2010) Movie: Watch Full Movie Online on JioCinema }}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2012
| rowspan="2"|2012
| ''[[Siva Manasulo Sruthi]]''
| ''[[Siva Manasulo Sruthi]]''
| Shruti
| Shruti
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|
|
| <ref>{{Cite web |year=2013 |title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2012 {{!}} winners {{!}} {{!}} |url=https://siima.in/siima-awards.php?year=2012&action=winners |url-status=live |website=[[SIIMA]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Routine Love Story]]''
| ''[[Routine Love Story]]''
| Tanvi
| Tanvi
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/routine-love-story/movie-review/17337828.cms | title=Routine Love Story Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Routine Love Story by Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2013
| rowspan="2"|2013
| ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]''
| ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]''
| Paappaa
| Paappaa
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-review.html | title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Movie Review Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, vimal, Siva Karthikeyan }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Nirnayam (2013 film)|Nirnayam]]''
| ''[[Nirnayam (2013 film)|Nirnayam]]''
| Jeni
| Jeni
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2013/oct/26/Nirnayam-A-gripping-story-that-loses-its-plot-midway-530510.html | title=Nirnayam: A gripping story that loses its plot midway }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"|2014
| rowspan="4"|2014
| ''[[Kotha Janta]]''
| ''[[Kotha Janta]]''
| Suvarna
| Suvarna
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/6-years-of-kotha-janta-5-reasons-to-consider-the-movie-was-a-hit/photostory/75468309.cms | title=6 Years of Kotha Janta: 5 reasons to consider the movie was a hit | newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Ra Ra... Krishnayya]]''
| ''[[Ra Ra... Krishnayya]]''
| Nandeshwari "Nandu"
| Nandeshwari "Nandu"
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/rarakrishnayya.html | title=Ra Ra Krishnayya review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Sundeep Kishan, Regina Cassandra, Jagapati Babu, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmaji, Ravi Babu, Satyam Rajesh, Thagubothu Ramesh, Jai Venu, Chalapati Rao, Kalyani etc }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]''
| ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]''
| Vaishnavi
| Vaishnavi
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/power/movie-review/42369865.cms | title=Power Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Power by Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham]]''
| ''[[Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham]]''
| Shailaja "Shailu" / Sirisha "Siri"
| Shailaja "Shailu" / Sirisha "Siri"
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/pilla-nuvvu-leni-jeevitham/movie-review/45150694.cms | title=Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham by Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|2015
| rowspan="3"|2015
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| Tamil
| Tamil
|  
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/rajathandhiram/rajathandhiram-review.html | title=Rajathandhiram (Aka) Rajathanthiram review }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]''
| ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]''
| Seetha
| Seetha
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/subramanyam-for-sale/movie-review/49093174.cms | title=Subramanyam for Sale Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Subramanyam for Sale by Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Soukhyam]]''
| ''[[Soukhyam]]''
| Shailaja "Shailu"
| Shailaja "Shailu"
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/soukhyam-review-telugu-movie-20153 | title=Soukhyam review. Soukhyam Telugu movie review, story, rating }}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2016
| rowspan="3"|2016
| ''[[Shourya (2016 film)|Shourya]]''
| ''[[Shourya (2016 film)|Shourya]]''
| Netra
| Netra
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/Shourya/movie-review/51259116.cms | title=Shourya Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Shourya by Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]''
| ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]''
| Jyotsna "Jyo" Kumari
| Jyotsna "Jyo" Kumari
|Telugu
| Telugu
| Nominated, [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Telugu)]]
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/jyo-achyutananda-movie-review-nara-rohit-naga-shourya-regina-cassandra-star-rating-3022669/ | title=Jyo Achyutananda movie review: Shourya-Rohit combo will definitely tickle your funny bone | date=9 September 2016 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Shankara (2016 film)|Shankara]]''
| ''[[Shankara (2016 film)|Shankara]]''
| Ananya / Pappu
| Ananya / Pappu
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.choisirunfilm.fr/film/shankara-156029.htm | title=Shankara (2016) }}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|2017
| rowspan="5"|2017
| ''[[Maanagaram]]''
| ''[[Maanagaram]]''
| Youngster
| Youngster
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/maanagaram-review-tamil-movie-20950 | title=Maanagaram review. Maanagaram Tamil movie review, story, rating }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]''
| ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]''
| Thenmozhi
| Thenmozhi
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saravanan-irukka-bayamaen-review-comedy-of-horrors/article18438563.ece | title='Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen' review: Comedy of horrors | newspaper=The Hindu | date=12 May 2017 | last1=Anantharam | first1=Chitradeepa }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum]]''
| ''[[Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum]]''
| Lavanya
| Lavanya
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/gemini-ganeshanum-suruli-raajanum-review-ride-through-playboys-memory-lane-65198 | title='Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum' Review: A ride through a playboy's memory lane | date=14 July 2017 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Nakshatram (film)|Nakshatram]]''
| ''[[Nakshatram (film)|Nakshatram]]''
| Jamuna
| Jamuna
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/nakshatram-review-one-star-83541 {{bare URL inline|date=December 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Balakrishnudu]]''
| ''[[Balakrishnudu]]''
| Aadhya
| Aadhya
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/balakrishnudu-review-an-outdated-attempt/article20775808.ece | title=Balakrishnudu review: An outdated attempt | newspaper=The Hindu | date=24 November 2017 | last1=Nadadhur | first1=Srivathsan }}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="4"|2018
| rowspan="4" |2018
| ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]''
| ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]''
| Mira
| Mira
|Telugu
| Telugu
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/awe-review-telugu-movie-22134 | title=Awe review. Awe Telugu movie review, story, rating }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]''
| ''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]''
| Madhu
| Madhu
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/mr-chandramouli/mr-chandramouli-review.html | title=Mr Chandramouli (Aka) Chandramouli review | date=7 July 2018 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]''
| ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]''
| Rajeshwari "Raji"
| Rajeshwari "Raji"
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/silukkuvaarupatti-singam/silukkuvaarupatti-singam-review.html | title=Silukkuvaarupatti Singam (Aka) Silukkuvaarpatti Singam review | date=22 December 2018 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]''  
| ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]''
| Madhu
| Madhu
| Tamil
| Tamil
| Unreleased
| Unreleased
|
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/party-venkat-prabhu-s-long-delayed-film-to-hit-the-screens-in-september-1682864-2020-05-28 | title=Party: Venkat Prabhu's long-delayed film to hit the screens in September }}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="4" |2019
| rowspan="3"|2019
| ''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]''
| ''[[Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga]]''
| Kuhu
| Kuhu
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|
|
|  
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ek-ladki-ko-dekha-toh-aisa-laga-regina-cassandra-5565670/ | title=Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga actor Regina Cassandra: People need to accept that there are different forms of love | date=2 February 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2| ''[[Seven (2019 Indian film)|7]]''
| rowspan="2" | Saraswathi
| Telugu
| rowspan="2" |Bilingual film
| rowspan="2" |
|-
|-
|Tamil
| ''[[Seven (2019 Indian film)|7]]''
| Saraswathi
| Telugu / Tamil
| Bilingual film
|<ref name="thehindu.kumar.2019.06.05">{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/7-seven-review-an-investigative-thriller-that-will-make-you-lol/article27511921.ece | title='7 (Seven)' review: An "investigative thriller" that will make you LOL | newspaper=The Hindu | date=5 June 2019 | last1=Kumar | first1=Pradeep }}</ref>
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| ''[[Evaru]]''
| ''[[Evaru]]''
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| Telugu  
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|
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/evaru-review-a-volley-of-questions-and-answers/article29099470.ece | title=Evaru review: A volley of questions and answers | newspaper=The Hindu | date=16 August 2019 | last1=Dundoo | first1=Sangeetha Devi }}</ref>
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|-
| rowspan=5|2021
| rowspan="4"|2021
| ''[[Chakra (2021 film)|Chakra]]''
| ''[[Chakra (2021 film)|Chakra]]''
| Leela
| Leela
| Tamil
| Tamil
|
|
|
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/chakra/chakra-review.html | title=Chakra (Aka) Chakraa review | date=19 February 2021 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]''
| ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]''
| Mariam
| Mariam
|Tamil
| Tamil
|
|  
|  
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/nenjam-marappathillai-movie-review/article33995558.ece | title='Nenjam Marappathillai' movie review: Beautifully disjointed | newspaper=The Hindu | date=5 March 2021 | last1=S | first1=Srivatsan }}</ref>
|-  
|-  
| ''[[Kasada Thapara]]''
| ''[[Kasada Thapara]]''
| Trisha
| Trisha
|Tamil
| Tamil
|  
|  
|
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kasada-thapara-movie-review-chimbudeven-film-is-enjoyable-despite-flaws-7474832/ | title=Kasada Thapara movie review: Chimbudeven film is enjoyable despite flaws | date=28 August 2021 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Thalaivii]]''  
| ''[[Thalaivii]]''  
|[[B. Saroja Devi]]
| [[B. Saroja Devi]]
|Tamil
| Hindi / Tamil
|Cameo appearance
| Bilingual film; cameo appearance
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=Kajal, Regina, Raiza, and Janani team up for Karungaapiyam |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/16/kajal-regina-janani-and-raiza-team-up-for-karungaapiyam-25517.amp |url-status=live |access-date=16 July 2021 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=Kajal, Regina, Raiza, and Janani team up for Karungaapiyam |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/16/kajal-regina-janani-and-raiza-team-up-for-karungaapiyam-25517.amp |access-date=16 July 2021 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"|2022
| ''[[1945 (2022 film)|1945]]''
| Anandhi
| Telugu / Tamil
| Bilingual film
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/1945-movie-review-pre-independence-era-story-epic-misfire-987980 | title=1945 Movie Review: This pre-Independence era story is an epic misfire | date=7 January 2022 }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Acharya (2022 film)|Acharya]]''
| Mandakini
| Telugu
| Special appearance in a song "Saana Kastham"
|<ref name="thenewsminute.com"/>
|-
|-
|''[[Mughizh]]''
| ''[[Saakini Daakini]]''  
|Radhika
| Damini
|Tamil
| Telugu
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 October 2021 |title=The short and sweet teaser of Vijay Sethupathi's 'Mugizh' is here! - Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-sethupathi-daughter-sreeja-regina-cassandra-mugizh-movie-official-teaser-october-release-update-tamil-news-296172 |access-date=7 October 2021 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saakini-daakini-movie-review-make-way-for-the-girls/article65894359.ece | title='Saakini Daakini' movie review: Nivetha Thomas and Regina Cassandra power through a fun, taut adaptation of "Midnight Runners" | newspaper=The Hindu | date=16 September 2022 | last1=Dundoo | first1=Sangeetha Devi }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| style="background:#ffc;" | ''[[Borrder]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Aparna
| Tamil
| Post-production
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 April 2021 |title=Arun Vijay-Arivazhagan film titled Borrder, first look out |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/apr/15/arun-vijay-arivazhagan-film-titled-border-first-look-out-23939.amp |access-date=29 May 2021 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan=2| 2022
|[[Flashback (2023 film)|''Flashback'']]
| [[1945 (2022 film)|''1945'']]  
| Anandhi
|Telugu
|
|
| Tamil
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Regina and Prabhudeva's Flashback's first look is out |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/regina-and-prabhudevas-flashbacks-first-look-is-out/articleshow/87929814.cms |access-date=2023-03-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Acharya (2022 film)|''Acharya'']]
| rowspan="3" | TBA
|Mandakini
|Telugu
|Special appearance in a song "Saana Kastham"
|<ref name="thenewsminute.com"/>
|-
|rowspan=6| TBA
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Karungaapiyam''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Karungaapiyam''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| {{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
|Tamil
| Tamil
|Completed
| Completed
|<ref name="m.cinemaexpress.com"/>
|<ref name="m.cinemaexpress.com"/>
|-
|-
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''[[Soorpanagai]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''[[Soorpanagai]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|{{TBA}}
|Tamil
| rowspan="2" |Filming; Bilingual film
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Regina Cassandra's Soorpanagai shoot resumes today - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/regina-cassandras-soorpanagai-shoot-resumes-today/articleshow/80110311.cms |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''Nena Na'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|{{TBA}}
|Telugu
|-
| style="background:#ffc;"| ''Saakini Daakini'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}''
|{{TBA}}
|Telugu
|Filming
|<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/>
|-
| style="background:#ffc;"| ''[[Borrder]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Aparna
|Tamil
|Post-production
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 April 2021 |title=Arun Vijay-Arivazhagan film titled Borrder, first look out |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/apr/15/arun-vijay-arivazhagan-film-titled-border-first-look-out-23939.amp |url-status=live |access-date=29 May 2021 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''[[Kallapart]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| {{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
|Tamil
| Tamil
| Delayed
| Filming
|
| <ref>{{Cite news |title=Regina Cassandra's Soorpanagai shoot resumes today - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/regina-cassandras-soorpanagai-shoot-resumes-today/articleshow/80110311.cms |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}
|}


===Web series===
===Web series===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders <!--sortable-->"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+ List of Regina Cassandra web series credits
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Platform
! scope="col" | Language
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2022
| rowspan="4"|2022
|''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]''
| ''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]''
| [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]]
| [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]]
| [[Sony LIV]]
| Hindi
| Web debut
|  
| <ref name="thehindu.com"/>
| <ref name="thehindu.com"/>
|-
|-
|style="background:#ffc;"| Farzi{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| ''[[Fingertip (Season 2)|Fingertip]]''
|{{TBA}}
| Priya
|[[Amazon Prime]]
| Tamil
|Completed
| Season 2
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shahid Kapoor's OTT Debut Farzi: First look out, also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Regina Cassandra and Raashi Khanna|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/shahid-kapoors-look-from-ott-debut-farzi-revealed-series-to-star-vijay-sethupathi-kay-kay-menon-others-5073217.html|date=28 April 2022|work=News 18}}</ref>
|
|-
|-
|2022
| ''Anya's Tutorial''  
|[[Fingertip (Season 2)|''Fingertip'' (Season 2)]]
| Madhumitha
| Telugu
|
|
|[[ZEE5]]
|
|
|-
| ''[[Shoorveer (TV series)|Shoorveer]]''
| [[Flight lieutenant|Flt Lt]]. Avantika Rao
| Hindi
|
|
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6KdMY08WkU | title=Hotstar Specials Shoorveer {{pipe}} Official Trailer {{pipe}} July 15 {{pipe}} DisneyPlus Hotstar | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
| rowspan="2"|2023
|''Anyas Tutorial''  
|''[[Farzi]]''
|
| Rekha Rao
|Aha
| Hindi
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shahid Kapoor's OTT Debut Farzi: First look out, also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Regina Cassandra and Raashi Khanna|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/shahid-kapoors-look-from-ott-debut-farzi-revealed-series-to-star-vijay-sethupathi-kay-kay-menon-others-5073217.html|date=28 April 2022|work=News 18}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#ffc;" | ''[[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]''
| Kavya Iyer
| Hindi
| [[ZEE5]]Season 1
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2023 |title= Regina Cassandra's next is ZEE5's original series 'Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke' |url= https://www.koimoi.com/television/ek-ladki-ko-dekha-toh-aisa-laga-fame-regina-cassandra-on-portraying-ips-officer-in-jaanbaaz-hindustan-ke-it-was-a-surreal-experience/ |access-date=8 January 2023 |website=Koimoi |agency=[[IANS]] |language=en |quote=...actor Regina Cassandra, who is known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films, will be next seen in web series "Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke" ...}}</ref>
|}
== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="3"|2013
| [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu|Best Female Debut – Telugu]]
| rowspan="3"|''[[Siva Manasulo Sruthi]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/tabloid/siima-in-sharjah-postponed-to-september-1.1191905 | title=South Indian International Movie Awards in Sharjah postponed to September | publisher=Gulf News | access-date=2013-06-05}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[CineMAA Awards]]
| Best Female Debut
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nitya-nag-bag-awards-on-starstudded-night/article4818019.ece|title=Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night|newspaper=The Hindu |date=16 June 2013|access-date=16 August 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
|-
|Promising Face of the Year
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|2016
| rowspan="3"|[[Zee Telugu|Zee Telugu Apsara Awards]]
| Rising Star of the Year
| ''[[Subramanyam for Sale]]''
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=15 March 2016 |title=Zee Apsara Awards 2016: Kajal Aggarwal, Regina Cassandra, Rashi Khanna, Lavanya walk pink carpet [PHOTOS] |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-apsara-awards-2016-kajal-aggarwal-regina-cassandra-rashi-khanna-lavanya-walk-pink-carpet-670731 |access-date=5 August 2021 |website=ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| Youth Icon of the Year
| {{N/A}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Entertainer of the Year
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
|-
| 2017
| [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/siima-nominations-theri-janatha-garage-maheshinte-prathikaram-and-kirik-party-lead-4683082/|title=SIIMA Nominations: Theri, Janatha Garage, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Kirik Party lead|website=Indian Express|date=31 May 2017|access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| Critics' Choice Film Awards India
| Best Actress - Telugu
| rowspan="2"|''[[Evaru]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2019-complete-winners-list-alia-bhatt-mukkabaaz-actor-vineet-singh-win-big-see-pics/story-qq4Y2PYwd0O6sJd2JvqH3N_amp.html |title=Critics Choice Film Awards 2019 complete winners' list: Alia Bhatt, Mukkabaaz actor Vineet Singh win big. See pics |access-date=12 December 2019 |website=Hindustan Times |date=22 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2021
| [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Actor in a Negative Role]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-manju-warrier-chetan-kumar-others-siima-awards-announces-nominees-154502 |title=Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Chetan Kumar, others: SIIMA Awards announces nominees|website=The News Minute|date=28 August 2021|access-date=18 September 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
| 2022
|Shoorveer
| [[2022 Filmfare OTT Awards]]
|TBA
| [[2022 Filmfare OTT Awards|Best Supporting Actor (Female)]]
|[[Disney+ Hotstar|Disney+Hotstar]]
| ''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]''
|Completed
| {{nom}}
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-danube-properties-filmfare-ott-awards-2022_-56102.html |title=Nominations announced for Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2022 |date=21 December 2022 |access-date=21 December 2022 |website=FILMFARE |language=en}}</ref>
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Regina Cassandra
Cassandra in 2017
Born (1988-12-11) 11 December 1988 (age 37)[1]
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materWomen's Christian College, Chennai
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present

Regina Cassandra (born 11 December 1988) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005) and made her Telugu film debut with Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), for which she won the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu. She made her Hindi film debut with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019).

Cassandra initially worked in successful films including Routine Love Story (2010), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Power and Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham both (2014). She received praises for her portrayal of a traditional girl in Subramanyam for Sale (2015), a dental student in Jyo Achyutananda (2016), a youngster in Maanagaram (2017) and a drug addict in Awe (2018). She received SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu nomination for Jyo Achyutananda. Cassandra received SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role nomination for her portrayal of a businesswoman in Evaru (2019). Further success came with Silukkuvarupatti Singam (2018), Nenjam Marappathillai, Mughizh both (2021) and Saakini Daakini (2022). She made her web debut with Rocket Boys (2022), for which she received Filmfare OTT Best Supporting Actor - Female nomination.

Cassandra is a CineMAA Awards and a Zee Telugu Apsara Awards recipient. In addition to her acting career, she is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Regina Cassandra was born on 13 December 1988 in Madras (now Chennai), India. Her mother tongue is Tamil.[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

Debut and Early career (2005-2010)[edit | edit source]

Cassandra started anchoring when she was nine for Splash, a kids' channel, and then moved on to work in commercials.[3]

Her first feature film appearance was the Tamil film Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005). She later played the lead in the Kannada film Suryakaanti (2010) by director K. M. Chaitanya of Aa Dinagalu fame. The film featured her alongside actor Chetan, and as she could not speak Kannada, she was told to act out scenes in English and add Kannada to it.[4] The film won good reviews and performed moderately at the box office. However, the film's low-key release meant that the film failed to gain attention, so she took time out from films and then went on to graduate in psychology from Women's Christian College, Chennai and took another year off before taking a final call on joining movies.[3][5]

During her break, Cassandra also acted in several short films, including Balaji Mohan's Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi alongside Adith Arun, which was later made into a feature film in 2012 under the same name.[6] In 2010, it was announced that she would feature in the Tamil film Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey alongside Adith Arun, but the film was eventually delayed and then restarted with a fresh cast.[7]

Debut in Telugu cinema, various roles and success (2012-2018)[edit | edit source]

In 2012, Cassandra appeared in Shiva Manasulo Shruti by Tatineni Sathya, which was a remake of the 2009 Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi. She was next seen in the Telugu romantic-comedy, Routine Love Story, alongside Sundeep Kishan,[8] which she signed even before her first release in Telugu.

In 2013 she had two Tamil releases, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga by Pandiraj, in which she was one of the two lead actresses, and Nirnayam in which she played a vital role. Although the former proved successful at the box office,[9] she did not sign more films in Tamil and instead shifted her focus to Telugu films. Kotha Janta directed by Maruthi was Cassandra's first 2014 release.[10] She received positive response for her performance in the film.[11] Deccan Chronicle wrote, "The star of the film is undoubtedly Regina Cassandra. She looks cute and bubbly and delivers a delightful performance. She has done her character with ease and with the right expressions".[12] Her next releases were Ra Ra... Krishnayya,[13] which saw her reuniting with Sundeep Kishan,[14] and Power in which she played a Bengali girl, the film was a commercial success.[15] She played the lead role opposite Sai Dharam Tej in Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam directed by AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary.[16]

Regina in 2013

Seen after two years in Tamil cinema in Rajathandhiram (2015), her acting was praised.[citation needed] Cassandra's next was the successful Subramanyam for Sale and Soukhyam. In 2016, she appeared in the action thriller Shankara (2016), which is remake of the Tamil hit Mouna Guru.[17] She also appeared in the commercially successful film Jyo Achyutananda, receiving critical acclaim for her role.

In 2017, her Tamil films were Maanagaram, Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen and Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum. Cassandra In 2018, she appeared in the critical acclaimed Awe and is also part of films like Mr. Chandramouli and Silukkuvarupatti Singam in 2018. The latter was a critical and commercial success.[18]

Further success and recent work (2019-present)[edit | edit source]

Cassandra's Bollywood debut Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) had her playing an unconventional role. She states that cinema in general is evolving, and Tamil industry picked up faster in doing unconventional films.[19] In 2019, she received critical acclaim for her role in Evaru. She played a negative character for the first time in 7.[20]

In 2021, she again played a negative role in Chakra and went onto star in Nenjam Marappathillai, Kasada Thapara and the critical success Mughizh all in leading roles. She did a cameo in Thalaivii playing B. Saroja Devi.

Her first release in 2022 is the long-delayed 1945. Cassandra made her web debut with the Sony LIV's series Rocket Boys where she portrays Mrinalini Sarabhai.[21] It received positive reviews from critics.[22] She then had a special number in Chiranjeevi's Acharya.[23]

Cassandra's upcoming movies include Telugu Tamil bilingual Soorpanagai, Telugu films Saakini Daakini[24][25] and Karungaapiyam.[26] She also has Tamil films Borrder, Party and Kallapart in her kitty. She will appear alongside Vijay Sethupathi in the series Farzi.[27]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films[edit | edit source]

List of Regina Cassandra film credits
Year Title Role Language(s) Notes Ref.
2005 Kanda Naal Mudhal Latha Tamil [28]
2006 Azhagiya Asura Mahalakshmi Tamil [29]
2010 Suryakaanti Kanthi Kannada [30]
2012 Siva Manasulo Sruthi Shruti Telugu
Routine Love Story Tanvi Telugu [31]
2013 Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Paappaa Tamil [32]
Nirnayam Jeni Tamil [33]
2014 Kotha Janta Suvarna Telugu [34]
Ra Ra... Krishnayya Nandeshwari "Nandu" Telugu [35]
Power Vaishnavi Telugu [36]
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham Shailaja "Shailu" / Sirisha "Siri" Telugu [37]
2015 Rajathandhiram Michelle D'Mello Tamil [38]
Subramanyam for Sale Seetha Telugu [39]
Soukhyam Shailaja "Shailu" Telugu [40]
2016 Shourya Netra Telugu [41]
Jyo Achyutananda Jyotsna "Jyo" Kumari Telugu [42]
Shankara Ananya / Pappu Telugu [43]
2017 Maanagaram Youngster Tamil [44]
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Thenmozhi Tamil [45]
Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Lavanya Tamil [46]
Nakshatram Jamuna Telugu [47]
Balakrishnudu Aadhya Telugu [48]
2018 Awe Mira Telugu [49]
Mr. Chandramouli Madhu Tamil [50]
Silukkuvarupatti Singam Rajeshwari "Raji" Tamil [51]
Party Madhu Tamil Unreleased [52]
2019 Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Kuhu Hindi [53]
7 Saraswathi Telugu / Tamil Bilingual film [54]
Evaru Sameera Maha Telugu [55]
2021 Chakra Leela Tamil [56]
Nenjam Marappathillai Mariam Tamil [57]
Kasada Thapara Trisha Tamil [58]
Thalaivii B. Saroja Devi Hindi / Tamil Bilingual film; cameo appearance [59]
2022 1945 Anandhi Telugu / Tamil Bilingual film [60]
Acharya Mandakini Telugu Special appearance in a song "Saana Kastham" [23]
Saakini Daakini Damini Telugu [61]
2023 Borrder Films that have not yet been released Aparna Tamil Post-production [62]
Flashback Tamil [63]
TBA KarungaapiyamFilms that have not yet been released
TBA
Tamil Completed [26]
Soorpanagai Films that have not yet been released
TBA
Tamil Filming [64]

Web series[edit | edit source]

List of Regina Cassandra web series credits
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2022 Rocket Boys Mrinalini Sarabhai Hindi [21]
Fingertip Priya Tamil Season 2
Anya's Tutorial Madhumitha Telugu
Shoorveer Flt Lt. Avantika Rao Hindi [65]
2023 Farzi Rekha Rao Hindi [66]
Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Kavya Iyer Hindi ZEE5Season 1 [67]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2013 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Female Debut – Telugu Siva Manasulo Sruthi Won [68]
CineMAA Awards Best Female Debut Nominated [69]
Promising Face of the Year Won
2016 Zee Telugu Apsara Awards Rising Star of the Year Subramanyam for Sale Nominated [70]
Youth Icon of the Year N/A Nominated
Entertainer of the Year N/A Won
2017 6th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Telugu Jyo Achyutananda Nominated [71]
2019 Critics' Choice Film Awards India Best Actress - Telugu Evaru Nominated [72]
2021 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Nominated [73]
2022 2022 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor (Female) Rocket Boys Nominated [74]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Happy Birthday Regina Cassandra: 5 movies of the actress that you cannot miss. The Times of India (11 December 2019)
  2. ↑ "Who Is Regina Cassandra ? Actor Set To Make Her Web-Series Debut With Hindi Language Drama Rocket Boys". www.shethepeople.tv. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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