Regina Cassandra is an Indian actress. She is 35 years old and was born on 13 December 1990 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
She mainly works in Tamil and Telugu films, and she has also acted in Hindi projects.
She began acting with a supporting role in the Tamil film Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005).
Her Telugu debut was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012). This film earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu).
She is also known for films such as Routine Love Story (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Power (2014), and Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014).
Keep on reading the Biography of Regina Cassandra and learn more about her life, relationships, family, education, career, achievements, net worth, facts, and more.
Quick Facts Regena Cassandra
| Full Name | Regina Cassandra |
| Profession | Actress |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Date of Birth | December 13, 1990 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birthplace | Madras (Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Yet to be updated |
| Gender | Female |
Regena Cassandra Early Life and Education
Regina Cassandra was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. She grew up in Chennai. Her mother tongue is Tamil. Her father has Anglo-Indian roots from Goa, and her mother is Tamil. She started appearing on television at a young age.
When she was nine years old, she worked as an anchor for Splash, a children’s channel. This early TV work made her comfortable in front of the camera before she moved into films. Growing up, she was influenced by her mother to love animals and often participated in animal rescues.
Education
Regina Cassandra did her schooling in Chennai. She studied at Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao School.
After school, she chose psychology for higher studies. She completed a B.Sc. in Psychology at Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
She later completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Counselling Psychology from the University of Madras.
| School | Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao School, Chennai |
| Alma Mater | Women’s Christian College, Chennai |
| Highest Qualification | M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology, University of Madras |
Regena Cassandra Personal Life
Regina Cassandra is a Tamil-born actress predominantly working in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema. Known for keeping her private life quiet, she has often faced rumours regarding her relationships, including with actors Sundeep Kishan and Sai Dharam Tej.
Rumours and what she has said
Over the years, Regina has been linked in rumours with her co-stars Sundeep Kishan and Sai Durgha Tej. In a 2024 interview, she said they are friends, and she spoke about how her friendship with each of them is different. She also said people keep “secretly marrying” her off to them in rumours.
In the same interview, she described herself as a “serial dater” and said she was “taking a break” at that time. She added that she wants a partner who is secure and respects her independence.
Family
Her parents’ names and sibling details are yet to be updated.
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Regena Cassandra Career
Regina Cassandra began on television as a child. She worked as an anchor for the kids’ channel Splash while she was still in school.
She entered films with the Tamil movie Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005). Along with Regina, the film starred Prasanna, Laila, and Karthik Kumar.
Her Telugu debut was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (SMS) (2012). Along with Regina, the movie starred Sudheer Babu.
She later acted in popular Tamil and Telugu films such as Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013) and Power (2014). Along with Regina, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga featured Vimal, Sivakarthikeyan, and Bindu Madhavi. Along with Regina, Power starred Ravi Teja and Hansika Motwani.
Regina has also worked on a web series. She played Mrinalini Sarabhai in Rocket Boys, which starred Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, along with her. She also featured in Farzi, which starred Vijay Sethupathi, Shahid Kapoor, and Kay Kay Menon. Another web series, Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, starred Regina along with Barun Sobti, Sumeet Vyas, and Mita Vashisht.
Apart from acting, she has also hosted major live events. She co-hosted the 1st IIFA Utsavam in Hyderabad in January 2016. Along with Regina, the hosts included Allu Sirish and Navdeep (among others).
In 2016, Regina appeared in Telugu films like Shourya along with Manchu Manoj, Shankara along with Nara Rohit, and Jyo Achyutananda along with Naga Shaurya and Nara Rohit.
She also worked as a TV host at the 1st IIFA Utsavam (January 24 to 25, 2016). Along with Regina, the hosts included Allu Sirish, Navdeep, Diganth, Pearle Maaney, Siva, Suraaj, Venkat Prabhu, and Vijay Raghavendra.
In 2017, she acted in the Tamil film Maanagaram along with Sundeep Kishan. She also had releases like Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen along with Udhayanidhi Stalin, Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum along with Atharvaa, Nakshatram along with Sundeep Kishan, and Balakrishnudu along with Nara Rohit.
In 2018, Regina played a drug addict in the Telugu film Awe. She later appeared in Mr Chandramouli along with Gautham Karthik and Silukkuvarupatti Singam, along with Vishnu Vishal.
In 2019, she entered Hindi films with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga along with Sonam Kapoor. The same year, she received strong reviews for Evaru, where she acted along with Adivi Sesh.
In 2021, she had multiple Tamil releases. These included Mughizh along with Vijay Sethupathi, Chakra, Nenjam Marappathillai, and the anthology Kasada Tabara (where she appeared along with Premgi Amaren). She also did a cameo in Thalaivii as B. Saroja Devi.
In 2022, she appeared in 1945 along with Rana Daggubati. She also made her web series debut with Rocket Boys as Mrinalini Sarabhai. Along with Regina, the main cast included Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh.
In 2023, she acted in the ZEE5 series Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke along with Barun Sobti, Sumeet Vyas, Mita Vashisht, and Chandan Roy. She also appeared in Farzi (Prime Video).
During promotions for Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, she visited Delhi’s Connaught Place police station along with former IPS officer Kiran Bedi.
In 2024, she appeared in the film Utsavam along with Dilip Prakash. In 2025, Regina appeared in Vidaamuyarchi along with Arjun Sarja. She then acted in Jaat along with Randeep Hooda, and in Kesari Chapter 2 along with Akshay Kumar.
In February 2026, Cinema Express reported that Regina would headline a new Tamil crime thriller series for Prime Video, inspired in tone by Mare of Easttown, directed by Nithin Lukose.
She is also linked with upcoming Hindi projects that were listed as in production by major entertainment databases:
- Aankhen 2, with listings naming Amitabh Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Regina.
- The Wives, where the reported cast includes Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa, and Freddy Daruwala, along with Regina, with the release date not announced yet.
- Section 108, with listings that include Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Aasif Khan, along with Regina.
Regena Cassandra Awards and Achievement
Regina Cassandra has received awards and nominations for her work in films and OTT series.
Wins
- SIIMA Award (South Indian International Movie Awards): Best Female Debut – Telugu, for Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2013) – Won.
- CineMAA Awards: Promising Face of the Year (2013) – Won.
- Hyderabad Times Film Awards: Promising Newcomer – Female (2013) – Won.
- Zee Telugu Apsara Awards: Entertainer of the Year (2016) – Won.
Key nominations
- CineMAA Awards: Best Female Debut (2013)
- Zee Telugu Apsara Awards: Rising Star of the Year for Subramanyam for Sale (2016)
- SIIMA: Best Actress – Telugu for Jyo Achyutananda (2017)
- SIIMA: Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu for Evaru (2021)
- Filmfare OTT Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Drama Series for Rocket Boys (2022)
- Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA): Best Actress – Drama (OTT) for Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke (2023)
Regena Cassandra Controversies
Regina Cassandra has mostly stayed away from major public controversies.
- Bias in Bollywood (Feb 2026): She said in interviews that she faced stereotyping and unfair treatment in the Hindi film industry because of her South Indian background.
- “Men and Maggi” remark (2022): A clip from Saakini Daakini promotions, where she joked comparing men to “2-minute Maggi,” went viral and led to trolling and backlash online.
Regena Cassandra Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Regina Cassandra is about ₹14 crore to ₹25 crore ($2–$5 million USD), and her annual salary is yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $2–$5 million USD |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Regena Cassandrra Height, weight and Physical states
Regina Cassandra’s height is around 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), and she weighs 56 Kg (123 Ibs). Though it is known that she has brown eyes and black hair.
| Height | In centimetres: 168 cm In meters: 1.68 m In feet & inches: 5′ 6″ |
| Weight | In kg: 56 kg In lbs: 123 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-27-34 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
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Interesting Facts
- She changed the spelling of her name to “Regena Cassandrra” based on numerology.
- She worked as a kids’ TV anchor at a young age, starting with Splash when she was nine.
- She acted as the lead in the Kannada film Suryakaanti (2010). Reports say she could not speak Kannada then, so she performed scenes in English and later worked on the language for the film.
- She took time away from films to focus on finishing her psychology studies before returning to acting more regularly.
- For Rocket Boys, she spoke about reconnecting with dance to play Mrinalini Sarabhai.
- She made her Hindi film debut with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019).
FAQs
Who is Regina Cassandra?
She is an Indian actress who works mainly in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
What is Regina Cassandra’s date of birth?
December 13, 1990.
How old is Regina Cassandra?
She is 35 years old.
What is Regina Cassandra’s birthplace?
Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India.
What did she study?
She studied psychology, and her college is listed as Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
What was her film debut?
Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005).
Which film brought her a breakthrough in Telugu?
Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012).
Has she won any major award?
She won the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu) for Siva Manasulo Sruthi.
