Rachitha Mahalakshmi is an Indian television actress who predominantly work in Tamil along with some Telugu, and Kannada television with few films. She is best known for her role as Jyoti in Pirivom Sandhipom But she critically acclaimed as Meenatchi in the popular Tamil series Saravanan Meenatchi[1][2]
Rachitha Mahalakshmi Balaji | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | |
Rachitha was born in Bangalore. Rachitha is fluent in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and English. She is married to Dinesh Gopalsamy from Srivilliputhur who acted as her pair in the serial Pirivom Santhipom. Rachitha made her debut in Mega Mandala, which was telecasted in Star Suvarna. Rachitha became popular and successful after playing the lead role, as Meenatchi, in Saravanan Meenatchi, which aired in Star Vijay. Since then, she is also recognized as Meenatchi.[3][4]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Megha Mandala | Asianet Kannada | Kannada | Television Debut | |
| 2011–2012 | Pirivom Santhippom | Jyothi | Vijay TV | Tamil | |
| 2013–2014 | Ilavarasi | Maha Lakshmi IPS (Maha) | Sun TV | ||
| 2013 | Avakashikal | Ganga | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2013–2016 | Saravanan Meenatchi Season 2 | Thanga Meenatchi Saravanan Perumal | Vijay TV | Tamil | |
| 2014–2018 | Swathi Chinukulu | Neela | ETV Telugu | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Mr & Mrs Khiladis Season 1 | Herself / Contestant | Zee Tamil | Tamil | With Dinesh Gopalasamy |
| 2016–2018 | Saravanan Meenatchi Season 3 | Meenakshi Saravanan & Vedha Valli | Star Vijay | ||
| 2016–2017 | Geethanjali | Priya | Star Suvarna | Kannada | |
| 2017 | Junior Senior | Judge | Zee Tamil | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Junior Super Stars 3.0 (Season 3) | ||||
| 2019–2020 | Nachiyarpuram | Jyothi Karthi | |||
| 2020 | Zee Tamil House Party | Herself | Lockdown Programme Through Virtual Meet | ||
| Chitti Talli | Shakuntala | Star Maa | Telugu | ||
| 2020–2021 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Season 2 | Maha Lakshmi Mayan (Maha) | Star Vijay | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Star Music Season 2 | Herself / Participant | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Special | ||
| 2021–2022 | Amman 1 & 2 | Amman | Colors Tamil | Episodic Appearance | |
| 2021 | Sembaruthi | Goddess Adi Parashakti | Zee Tamil | Special Appearance | |
| 2022 | Idhu Solla Marandha Kadhai | Sadhana | Colors Tamil | ||
| Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Adv. Jansi Rani | Zee Tamil | Special Appearance | ||
| Sathya Season 2 | Herself | Climax Episode | |||
| 2022-present | Bigg Boss 6 | Contestant | Star Vijay |
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Parijatha | Nandhini | Kannada |
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvadu | Uma | Tamil |
| TBA | Ranganayaka | TBA | Kannada |