Raashii Khanna Biography: Age, Family, Movies and Latest News

Raashii Khanna (also spelled Raashi or Rashi Khanna) is an Indian actress and singer who works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films and streaming series. She was born on 30 November 1990 in New Delhi and debuted in the Hindi film Madras Cafe (2013). She is best known for Telugu hits like Oohalu Gusagusalade, Supreme, Tholi Prema and Prati Roju Pandage, and for the series Farzi. In March 2026 she appeared opposite Pawan Kalyan in Ustaad Bhagat Singh, and her Hindi film NaagZilla with Kartik Aaryan is now set for Valentine’s weekend 2027.

Below is an updated profile with Raashii Khanna’s age, family, education, career, filmography and latest news.

Raashii Khanna Quick Facts

Raashii Khanna Latest News (October 2026)

• Ustaad Bhagat Singh released. Harish Shankar’s action drama starring Pawan Kalyan as a fearless cop, with Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna as the female leads, released in theatres on 19 March 2026. The makers advanced it from its earlier date, setting up a clash with Dhurandhar 2.
• NaagZilla moves to 2027. Dharma Productions’ mythological comedy NaagZilla, starring Kartik Aaryan, was first planned for Nag Panchami (14 August 2026). It has now been pushed to Valentine’s weekend in February 2027, avoiding a clash with Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947. It could be the biggest Hindi film of her career.
• Telusu Kada. She starred with Siddhu Jonnalagadda in the romantic drama Telusu Kada (October 2025), directed by stylist-turned-filmmaker Neeraja Kona.
• “Bold boss lady” look. Her 2026 photo shoots have trended in Telugu media for a more confident, editorial style.

Early Life and Education

Raashii grew up in New Delhi in a Punjabi family. A strong student, she studied at St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School and then earned a BA (Honours) in English from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. She once wanted to become an IAS officer and has said she was the class topper in school. After college she worked as a copywriter in an advertising agency, writing ad campaigns before she ever faced a camera.

Her ad work led to modelling assignments, and director Shoojit Sircar cast her in a small but notable role in Madras Cafe (2013), the political thriller starring John Abraham.

Career Journey

Telugu Breakthrough (2014–2017)

Raashii’s first lead role came in Srinivas Avasarala’s Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014) with Naga Shaurya, which was a sleeper hit. She quickly became a familiar face in Telugu cinema with Jil (2015), Bengal Tiger (2015) with Ravi Teja, Supreme (2016) with Sai Dharam Tej, Hyper (2016) and Jai Lava Kusa (2017) with Jr NTR.

Peak Telugu Years (2018–2020)

Venky Atluri’s Tholi Prema (2018) with Varun Tej gave her one of her most loved roles. She followed it with Venky Mama (2019), the family entertainer Prati Roju Pandage (2019) and World Famous Lover (2020). In Tamil she found success with Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), Aranmanai 3 (2021) and Dhanush’s Thiruchitrambalam (2022).

Streaming Success (2022–2023)

Raashii moved into Hindi streaming with Rudra: The Edge of Darkness (2022), playing a chilling antagonist opposite Ajay Devgn. Raj & DK’s Farzi (2023), with Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi, became one of India’s most-watched streaming series, and her role as RBI officer Megha Vyas brought her a large new Hindi audience.

Mixed Results and a Big Bet (2024–2027)

In 2024, Aranmanai 4 was a Tamil hit, but her Hindi films Yodha with Sidharth Malhotra and The Sabarmati Report with Vikrant Massey did not perform well at the box office. Telusu Kada (2025) and Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026) kept her visible in Telugu, while NaagZilla in 2027 is the film trade watchers see as her biggest opportunity yet in Bollywood.

Raashii Khanna Movies and Series List

Ustaad Bhagat Singh and NaagZilla: Why 2026–27 Matters

Ustaad Bhagat Singh reunited Pawan Kalyan with director Harish Shankar, the team behind Gabbar Singh. For Raashii, sharing screen space with one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars — alongside Sreeleela — kept her in the top tier of Telugu heroines after a few quieter years. The film’s March 2026 release, timed against the Hindi blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, made it one of the most closely watched South Indian releases of the year.

NaagZilla is a different kind of opportunity. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and starring Kartik Aaryan, it blends mythology, comedy and large-scale visual effects. Hindi trade analysts have called it potentially the biggest film of Raashii’s career. Its move to Valentine’s weekend 2027 gives the makers more time for effects work and a clearer box-office window.

Together, the two films reflect her strategy of staying active in both Telugu mass cinema and big-budget Hindi entertainment.

Raashii Khanna as a Singer

Raashii is also a singer. She has recorded playback songs for Telugu films, including tracks in her own movies, and often sings at events and on social media. She has said music relaxes her between shoots, and fans regularly ask her to release more songs.

Personal Life

Raashii is unmarried and keeps her personal life private. She has spoken about practising meditation, reading poetry and writing in her free time — a habit that dates back to her copywriting days. She is close to her family in Delhi and is known in the industry for being well-read and articulate in interviews. Over the years she has been the subject of occasional link-up rumours, none of which she has confirmed.

Fitness Transformation

Early in her career Raashii faced comments about her weight. Around 2016 she began a strict fitness routine combining weight training, yoga and a clean diet, and her transformation became widely discussed. She has since encouraged fans to focus on health and strength rather than chasing a particular body type.

Why Raashii Khanna’s Career Is Unique

Few actresses have balanced Telugu, Tamil and Hindi careers the way Raashii has. Her intellectual background, ability to sing, and comfort in both mass entertainers and streaming dramas give her unusual range. Farzi showed she could hold her own in an ensemble of strong actors, while Telugu family dramas proved her appeal with mainstream audiences. With a Pawan Kalyan film behind her and a big Dharma release ahead, 2026–2027 could be a defining period.

Key Takeaways

• Raashii Khanna, born 30 November 1990 in New Delhi, is 35 and turns 36 on 30 November 2026.
• She studied English at Lady Shri Ram College and worked as a copywriter before acting.
• She debuted in Madras Cafe (2013) and became a Telugu star with Oohalu Gusagusalade and Tholi Prema.
• Farzi (2023) made her popular with Hindi streaming audiences.
• Ustaad Bhagat Singh released on 19 March 2026; NaagZilla is set for February 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Raashii Khanna?

Raashii Khanna was born on 30 November 1990, so she is 35 years old and turns 36 on 30 November 2026.

What was Raashii Khanna’s first movie?

Her first film was the Hindi political thriller Madras Cafe (2013). Her first lead role was in the Telugu film Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014).

Is Raashii Khanna married?

No. Raashii Khanna is not married.

When is NaagZilla releasing?

NaagZilla, starring Kartik Aaryan and Raashii Khanna, has been moved to Valentine’s weekend in February 2027.

Is Raashii Khanna in Ustaad Bhagat Singh?

Yes. She is one of the female leads, alongside Sreeleela, in Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, released on 19 March 2026.

What role did Raashii Khanna play in Farzi?

She played Megha Vyas, an RBI officer who joins the task force chasing a counterfeit currency network.

Where did Raashii Khanna study?

She studied English Honours at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University.

Related Biographies

• Sreeleela Biography (Ustaad Bhagat Singh co-star)
• Jr NTR Biography (Jai Lava Kusa co-star)
• Disha Patani Biography (Yodha co-star)
• Telugu Actresses and Their Ages

Sources

• THR India — Ustaad Bhagat Singh moves to 19 March
• Variety India — NaagZilla moves to 2027
• M9 News — Raashii Khanna’s comeback slate
• IMDb — Raashii Khanna