Easwari Rao
Biography
Easwari Rao is an Indian actress born on 13 June 1973 in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India. She works primarily in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries, with most of her activity occurring in the 1990s. Originally from Rajahmundry, she later settled in Chennai and is married to director L. Raja. Her first project was the unreleased Tamil film Kavithai Paadum Alaigal (1990). She achieved her first major break with Raman Abdullah (1997), directed by Balu Mahendra, after which she received numerous offers but declined a role in a project titled Koottaali because she considered it overly glamorous. She subsequently appeared in Manoj Kumar’s Guru Paarvai (1998) alongside Prakash Raj. The TMDB record lists her stage name ఈశ్వరీ రావు, an alternate name Eswar, and credits her with 57 acting roles.
Career overview
Easwari Rao is an Indian actress whose work spans the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries, with most of her activity concentrated in the 1990s. She was born on 13 June 1973 in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, and is originally from Rajahmundry before settling in Chennai. The TMDB record lists her stage name in Telugu script as ఈశ్వరీ రావు and notes that she is also known as Eswar. As of the TMDB database she has 57 credited acting roles.
Rao’s first project was the Tamil film Kavithai Paadum Alaigal (1990), an early‑1990s production that never received a theatrical release. Her first major break came with Balu Mahendra’s Raman Abdullah (1997), after which she received numerous offers. Choosing to be selective, she declined a role in a project titled Koottaali, feeling the part was overly glamorous. She continued to appear in notable films, including Manoj Kumar’s Guru Paarvai (1998), in which she acted alongside Prakash Raj.
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57 titles- Lenin (2026) as Jayanthi
- Funky (2026)
- Guntur Kaaram (2024) as Bujji
- Aalakaalam (2024) as Yasodha
- Dhootha (2023) as Kranthi's Mother
- Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023) as Deva's Mother
- Kondraal Paavam (2023)
- Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023)
- Bandra (2023) as Rosamma
- Pindam (2023)
- K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) as Farmaan's mother
- Theal (2022) as Durai's Mother
- Viraata Parvam (2022) as Vennela's Mother
- Thank You (2022) as Shailaja
- Love Story (2021)
- Lockup (2020) as Illavarasi
- Johaar (2020) as Ganga
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) as Nurse Sulochana
- Varmaa (2020) as Bhavani
- F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) as DGP's Wife
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019) Co-Producer
- Unda (2019) as Mrs.Mani
- Ee Maaya Peremito (2018)
- Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018) as Basi Reddy's Wife
- Kaala (2018) as Selvi Karikaalan
- Nenu Local (2017) as Babu's Mother
- Mister (2017) as Chai's mother
- Jawaan (2017) as Jai's mother
- Vaisakham (2017)
- A Aa (2016) as Kameshwari, Anand's mother
- Premam (2016) as Sithara's Mother (Cameo Appearance)
- Brahmotsavam (2016) as Naresh's Wife
- Ism (2016) as Sathyas mother
- Saravana (2006) as Soundarapandiyan's wife
- Bhadra (2005)
- Sullan (2004) as Karpagam
- Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) as Shyma
- Sreeram (2002)
- Virumbugiren (2002)
- Kutty (2001) as Chenthamarai
- Thavasi (2001) as Gowri
- Appu (2000)
- Guru Paarvai (1998) as Pooja
- Simmarasi (1998)
- Raman Abdullah (1997) as Gowri
- Rambantu (1995) as Kaveri
- Vedan (1993)
- Ootty Pattanam (1992) as Seena
- Kalikalam (1991)
- Kavithai Paadum Alaigal (1990)
- Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam as Deva's Mother
- Gangs Kuruthi Punal
- Marshal
- Mysaa
- Karuppar Nagaram
- Kaaki
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Easwari Rao best known for?
Easwari Rao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lenin (2026), Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023), K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), A Aa (2016).
When and where was Easwari Rao born?
Easwari Rao was born on June 13, 1973 in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How many credits does Easwari Rao have?
Easwari Rao has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Easwari Rao's background in cinema and television?
Easwari Rao is an Indian actress born on 13 June 1973 in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India. She works primarily in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries, with most of her activity occurring in the 1990s. Originally from Rajahmundry, she later settled in Chennai and is married to director L. Raja. ...