Cassandra made her film debut with the Tamil film Kanda Naal Mudhal in 2005 with Karthik Kumar.[11] She next appeared in the 2006 film Azhagiya Asura with Yogi.[12] In 2010, Cassandra played the lead in the Kannada film Suryakaanti alongside Chetan Kumar, and as she could not speak Kannada, she was told to act out scenes in English and add Kannada to it.[13]Rediff.com wrote, "Regina is more impressive than Chetan. She is really cute and her bubbly expressions suit the role."[14] After this film, she took time out and went on to graduate in psychology and took another year off before taking a final call on joining movies.[15][16] During her break, she acted in several short films, including Balaji Mohan's Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi alongside Adith Arun.[17]
Breakthrough, critical acclaim and success (2016–2020)
Cassandra's first release of 2015 was Rajathandhiram alongside Veera(2015).[31] Her next film was the commercially successful Subramanyam for Sale opposite Sai Dharam Tej. Pranita Jonnalagedda of Times of India noted, "Regina brings freshness to the film with her clean act and is brilliant except when she cries."[32] Her last film of the year was Soukhyam opposite Gopichand.[33] Cassandra appeared in three films in 2016. She appeared in Shourya alongside Manchu Manoj and in Shankara alongside Nara Rohit. The commercially successful film Jyo Achyutananda, became a breakthrough for her. She played a dental student opposite Naga Shaurya and Nara Rohit.[34]Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Regina looks beautiful and her performance is impressive."[35]
Cassandra's career marked a successful phase in 2019. She first made her Hindi film debut with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga opposite Sonam Kapoor. She played an unconventional role of a lesbian.[42]Bollywood Hungama noted, "Regina Cassandra is quite an important part of the film and impresses with her confident act."[43] She played a negative character for the first time in 7.[44] Her final film of the year, Evaru earned her critical acclaim. She played a rising businesswoman alongside Adivi Sesh.[45]India Today noted, "Regina Cassandra performs extremely well and for a large part of the film, you cannot fathom whether she's guilty or not." While 123telugu stated, "Regina makes a solid comeback with Evaru. She is amazing in her double-edged role and gives her career best performance."[46][47]
Cassandra's first release in 2022 was 1945 alongside Rana Daggubati.[54] Cassandra made her web debut with the series Rocket Boys, where she portrayed Mrinalini Sarabhai opposite Ishwak Singh, and reprised her role in the second season.[55]Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV termed her "terrific", while Roktim Rajpal of India Today noted, "Regina shines despite having limited scope. She channels her character's griefs and insecurities with a fair degree of competence."[56][57] She then had a special number in Chiranjeevi's Acharya.[58] She then appeared in three more web series, Fingertip, Anya's Tutorial and Shoorveer.[59] Her final release of the year was the bilingual Saakini Daakini.[60][61]The News Minute stated, "Regina particularly looks perfect as a young police trainee. She performs her stunts well and gives a brilliant performance."[62]
Cassandra first appeared in the web series Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, as a NIA officer.[63] Deepa Gehlot of Rediff.com wrote, "Regina Cassandra has an attractive screen presence, but her Kavya is mostly one-dimensional."[64] She next appeared in Farzi as Vijay Sethupathi's wife.[65][66] Her first film of the year was Karungaapiyam.[67] She next played dual roles in Nene Naa, one of which was an archaeologist.[68]123telugu noted, "Regina shines in the dual roles, particularly as Divya. Her engaging performance adds depth to the character and keeps the audience intrigued."[69]
Cassandra will next appear in the Tamil films Borrder and Flashback and the Hindi film Section 108.[70]
Other work and media image
Regina in 2013
Salil Panchal of Forbes noted, "Cassandra has emerged as one of the most dependable and versatile actresses of South Indian cinema."[71] Ram Venkat Srikar of The New Indian Express termed her filmography a mix of "conventional and unconventional", and wrote, "Regina exudes much self-awareness" while describing her acting choices.[72] Zinia Bandyopadhyay of News18 said that the actress is someone who has always "chosen characters that are poles apart from one another".[73] Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com termed her Hindi debut "unconventional", and said, "Cassandra has successfully carved a niche for herself with her choices of films."[5] Sushmita Dey of Times Now noted her for her "versatile roles" and said, "Regina has a unique approach towards every character."[74]
Cassandra ranked 4th in Rediff.com's "Top Telugu Actresses" list of 2012.[75] In February 2023, she ranked 4th in IMDb's "Popular Indian Celebrities" list.[76] In Hyderabad Times' Most Desirable Woman list, she was placed 14th in 2015, 20th in 2016 and 28th in 2019.[77][78][79] In the Chennai Times' Most Desirable Woman list, she was placed 22nd in 2016.[80] Cassandra is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products such as Kalyan Jewellers, Trends, Biba and Meesho.[81][82] Cassandra has also worked for a number of causes. In 2014, she walked the ramp for "Teach for Change" charity show.[83] She has participated in People For Cattle in India's "Water Bowl Challenge", as its campaign ambassador in 2021. She also supports organic farming. In 2023, Cassandra became the co-founder of Democratic Sangha, participating in the rural women's leadership program.[84][85][86]
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