Raashii Khanna marks 13 years in films: 'Work never stopped feeling like a privilege'
Synopsis
Thirteen years after Madras Cafe, Raashii Khanna is one of the few actors of her generation holding ground in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam simultaneously. With Farzi 2, a Rajinikanth action thriller, and an Akshay Kumar comedy all in the pipeline, her anniversary doubles as a career inflection point.
Key Takeaways
Raashii Khanna has completed 13 years in the Indian film industry as of August 2025 .
She made her debut with Madras Cafe in 2013 and has since worked across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema.
She is currently filming Farzi Season 2 , reprising her role as RBI officer Megha Vyas alongside Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi .
She is set to star opposite Rajinikanth in the Tamil action thriller Dharman .
She will also appear alongside Akshay Kumar in Anees Bazmee 's upcoming comedy drama.
Actress Raashii Khanna has completed 13 years in the Indian film industry, marking the milestone with a reflection on her journey from her debut in Madras Cafe (2013) to a pan-India career spanning four languages. The actress, most recently seen in a special appearance in 120 Bahadur, says the years have passed swiftly because she has never stopped treating the work as a privilege.
Looking Back at the Beginning
Madras Cafe, released in 2013, served as Khanna's launchpad into an industry where sustaining relevance across languages is rare. Reflecting on the anniversary, she said, 'Thirteen years is a long time, and it has gone quickly because the work has never stopped feeling like a privilege. Looking back at Madras Cafe reminds me why I started. It gave me the chance to tell stories that matter to me, and I am grateful to every collaborator who has backed me along the way.'
A Career Built Across Four Industries
Since her debut, Raashii Khanna has built a body of work across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema — making her one of the few actors of her generation to establish a consistent presence in all four industries. That cross-industry range, by her own account, has been deliberate rather than incidental, and it is what has transformed a promising debut into a recognisable pan-India identity.
Farzi Season 2 and the Road Ahead
Khanna is currently filming the second season of Raj and DK's crime thriller Farzi, in which she reprises her role as RBI officer Megha Vyas alongside Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi. The series, produced and directed by Raj and DK, centres on a disillusioned artist who turns to counterfeiting to escape financial hardship.
Beyond Farzi, Khanna is set to appear opposite Rajinikanth in the Tamil action thriller Dharman, and alongside Akshay Kumar in director Anees Bazmee's upcoming comedy drama — two projects that further cement her multi-industry standing.
What This Milestone Signals
Thirteen years in Indian cinema, particularly across regional and national productions, is a marker of sustained industry trust. Notably, Khanna's trajectory — from a single Hindi debut to concurrent Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi commitments at the top of the call sheet — is unusual for actors who did not begin in the South. With two high-profile releases in the pipeline, her 14th year in the industry looks to be among her most visible yet.
Point of View
Not just as a co-star to established male stars.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years has Raashii Khanna completed in the film industry?
Raashii Khanna has completed 13 years in the Indian film industry. She made her acting debut with the Hindi film Madras Cafe, which was released in 2013.
What is Raashii Khanna's role in Farzi Season 2?
Raashii Khanna reprises her role as RBI officer Megha Vyas in Farzi Season 2, the crime thriller directed and produced by Raj and DK. She stars alongside Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi in the series.
Which upcoming films feature Raashii Khanna?
Raashii Khanna has two major films lined up — Dharman, a Tamil action thriller opposite Rajinikanth, and an as-yet-untitled comedy drama directed by Anees Bazmee alongside Akshay Kumar.
In which film languages has Raashii Khanna worked?
Raashii Khanna has worked across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, making her one of the few actors of her generation to maintain an active presence in all four industries.
What was Raashii Khanna's last screen appearance before this announcement?
Raashii Khanna was most recently seen in a special appearance in 120 Bahadur, before the announcement of her 13-year industry milestone.
