Roma Asrani
Roma Asrani is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Roma Asrani began their career in 2005 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 21 years. With 30 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 6.5, Roma Asrani remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Roma Asrani is one of the most closely watched talents of their generation, with a rapidly growing body of acclaimed work.
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Biography
Roma Asrani is an Indian actress of Sindhi descent, born in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, who made her screen debut in the Telugu film Mr. Errababu (2005) opposite Sivaji, playing a London girl named Pooja. She went on to build her primary career in Malayalam cinema, with her breakthrough role in the coming-of-age romantic drama Notebook (2006), directed by Rosshan Andrrews, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam at the 54th Filmfare Awards South. Over a career spanning from 2005 to around 2011, she appeared in over 25 films across Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries. She largely stepped away from acting after 2011, leaving behind a notable run in Malayalam commercial cinema during its mid-2000s era.
Career Milestones
Telugu film debut
View film →Malayalam film debut and breakthrough lead role
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam
Major Malayalam release with established director Joshiy
Defining Moments
Debut performance as Pooja, an NRI girl caught between cultures and family opposition to her romance with Errababu
Her Telugu debut that launched her acting career, praised by critics as an 'assured debut' for a newcomer
View film →Supporting role performance that earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
Award-winning breakout Malayalam performance — won Filmfare, Asianet Best Female New Face, and Atlas Film Critics Best Newcomer, establishing her as a serious talent
Lead role as Ann Mathews opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran in the romantic comedy
Her biggest commercial success — one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2007, cementing her as a leading actress in Malayalam cinema
Ensemble cast performance in the critically acclaimed multi-narrative thriller
Part of a landmark Malayalam film widely regarded as a turning point in realistic Malayalam cinema; the film's success and critical acclaim elevated all its cast members
Role in the indie thriller that became a cult favorite
Part of a critically celebrated new-wave Malayalam film that showcased her range beyond commercial entertainers
Roma Asrani by the Numbers
If you watched every Roma Asrani film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 7 hours. Most-paired with Shrutha — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Roma Asrani has worked most frequently with Shrutha (2 films).
Legacy & Influence
Roma Asrani is a supporting actress known for her work in Telugu cinema during the mid-2000s. Her most recognized role is in the 2005 film 'Mr. Errababu', a comedy where she appeared alongside lead actor Allari Naresh. This film, part of a popular comedy franchise, contributed to the era's trend of light-hearted, situational comedies in Telugu film. Asrani's career appears to have been brief and focused on character roles, with no major leading parts or subsequent high-profile projects widely documented in mainstream film discourse. Her contribution lies in being part of the ensemble casts of commercial entertainers that defined a segment of Telugu cinema in that period. Without a sustained or prominent filmography, her direct influence on the industry or on subsequent artists is not notably recorded. The available information suggests her involvement was limited to a specific timeframe without significant awards or critical recognition that would cement a lasting legacy. Her work remains a minor footnote in the broader history of Telugu cinema, representative of the many actors who participate in the industry's output without achieving major stardom.