Regina Cassandra is an Indian actress best known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films. She began her career at the tender age of nine when she went on to host a kids’ program and acted in television commercials.
She made the leap to mainstream cinema with Kanda Naal Mudhal, directed by V. Priya, which also starred Prasanna, Laila, and Karthik Kumar. After her feature film debut, she was on hiatus from cinema for over three years and completed her graduation, and resumed acting in 2010. Since then, she has never turned her back and has appeared in more than 25 films. Her acting credits include Siva Manasulo Sruthi, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, Rajathandhiram, Jyo Achyutananda, Maanagaram, Awe, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Karungaapiyam, Kesari Chapter 2, and Vidaamuyarchi. So, who is Regina Cassandra? Here’s everything you need to know about the actress.
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Regina Cassandra Biography
Cassandra was born on 13 December 1990 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is 34 years old as of 2025.
| Full Name | Regina Cassandra |
| Birth Date | December 13, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 34 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Multiethnic |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend/Partner | Undisclosed |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Family Background
Regina Cassandra’s father is a North Indian, while her mother is from Karnataka. Her grandmother is an Anglo-Indian from Goa, and her grandfather, an Iyengar, converted to Christianity after marriage. This diverse heritage has shaped Regina’s adaptability and broad appeal. She keeps her family life private.
She is of Kannada descent on her mother’s side while her father has North Indian roots. She also has Anglo-Indian ancestry on her grandmother’s side.
Education
After completing her schooling in Chennai, she enrolled at the Women’s Christian College in Chennai, graduating with B.Sc. in Psychology.
Regina Cassandra Love Life
Regina has kept her personal life under the wraps, and there is no information about her love life or past relationships.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches or 160 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Career Overview
Regina began her acting career as a teen with the Tamil romantic comedy Kanda Naal Mudhal in 2005, a blockbuster that showcased her potential at age 15.
Her first feature film as an adult was with the Kannada-language film Suryakaanti (2010), starring opposite Chetan Kumar, and earned praise for her bubbly performance despite language barriers.
In 2012, starred opposite Sudheer Babu in her Telugu debut, Shiva Manasulo Shruti, which became a huge hit and won her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. It was a turning point in her career that landed her in a series of Telugu and Tamil films.
Regina starred in hits like Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Power (2014), Rajathandhiram (2015), and Aw (2018), establishing her as a leading actress in the South Indian cinema. Her 2016 film Jyo Achyutananda was a career-defining role, followed by critically acclaimed performances in Maanagaram (2017) and Saakini Daakini (2022).
In 2019, she debuted in Bollywood with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and starred in the Telugu thriller Evaru. Recent projects include Jaat (2024) and Kesari Chapter 2 (2024), with upcoming films like Mookuthi Amman 2, directed by Sundar C.
Regina has also anchored TV shows, appeared in short films, and maintains a YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes content.
Regina Cassandra Net Worth
Regina Cassandra has an estimated net worth of around $3-$5 million. With a span of a few years, she became a popular and most sought-after actress in the film industry.
Favorite Things
- Food – Cheese, Chocolates
- Actors – Leonardo DiCaprio, Mahesh Babu, Vikram
- Actress – Samantha Akkineni, Radhika Apte
- Author – Paulo Coelho
- Hobbies – Reading Books
Facts
Regina’s father is a North Indian, while her mother is from Karnataka. Her grandfather is an Iyengar who converted to Christianity after marrying a Goan Anglo-Indian.
She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Cassandra would have been a Psychologist if not an actress.
She can speak Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English.
She was rumored to be dating her co-stars at various times.
In 2016, she was nominated for -SIIMA Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Telugu film Jyo Achyutananda.
In 2022, Cassandra made her web-series debut in the Sony LIV’s series Rocket Boys as Mrinalini Sarabhai.