Regina Cassandra | |
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![]() Cassandra in 2016 | |
Born | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India | 13 December 1990
Education | B.Sc. Psychology (Madras University) |
Alma mater | Women's Christian College, Chennai |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Regina Cassandra (born 13 December 1990); also known as Regena Cassandra, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films.[1] Cassandra is a recipient of several accolades including a SIIMA Award and a CineMAA Award, along with a Filmfare OTT Award nomination.[2]
Cassandra made her acting debut in a supporting role with the Tamil film Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005) and had her breakthrough with her Telugu debut Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), which earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. She then received commercial success with Routine Love Story (2010), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Power (2014) and Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014).
Cassandra received praise for portraying a traditional girl in Subramanyam for Sale (2015), a dental student in Jyo Achyutananda (2016), a youngster in Maanagaram (2017), a drug addict in Awe (2018) and a businesswoman in Evaru (2019). She received the SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu nomination for Jyo Achyutananda.[3] Following her expansion to Hindi films with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019), she starred in streaming series Rocket Boys (2022) and Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke (2023).[4]
In addition to her acting career, she is a celebrity endorser for brands and products.[5]
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