Sanusha
Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema.
Sanusha Santhosh | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Relatives | Sanoop Santhosh (brother) |
Early life
Sanusha is from Pallikunnu, Kannur District, Kerala, she has studied at Sreepuram School, pallikunnu Kannur.[1] After her graduation in B.Com. from S. N. College, Kannur,[2] she did Masters in Sociology at St. Teresa's College.[3] Sanusha has a younger brother Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in Philips and the Monkey Pen.[4]
Career
After performing in television serials, Sanusha started her film career in 2000 at the age of 5 with the movie Dada Sahib.[5] She became a star in Malayalam films as baby Sanusha giving stellar performances in Meesa Madhavan, Kaazhcha, Mampazhakkalam etc.[citation needed] She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2004 for her performances in Kaazhcha and Soumyam. She debuted as a heroine in Tamil film Naalai Namadhe[6] followed by demure roles in Renigunta, Nandhi and Eththan.[7] In Malayalam she debuted as heroine opposite Dileep in Mr.Marumakan.[8] In the Malayalam movie, Kuttiyum Kolum Sanusha acted against the midget actor Guinness Pakru, the role gave her rave reviews.[9] In Tamil film Alex Pandian she did an item song with Karthi.[10]
Sanusha won a Special Jury Mention at the 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for Zachariayude Garbhinikal.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Baby Artist | Malayalam | Uncredited role |
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Young Ayisha | Malayalam | Debut film as child artist |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Krishnapriya | Malayalam | |
| Karumadikkuttan | Janutty | Malayalam | ||
| Raavanaprabhu | Young Janaki | Malayalam | ||
| Meghamalhar | Malu | Malayalam | ||
| Ee Parakkum Thalika | Young Gayathri | Malayalam | ||
| Kasi | Younger Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Kanmashi | Kanmashi's friend | Malayalam | |
| Meesa Madhavan | Young Rugmini | Malayalam | ||
| Sundhara Travels | Young Gayathri | Tamil | Scenes reused from Ee Parakkum Thalika | |
| Krishna Pakshakkilikal | Raji | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Teena | Malayalam | |
| War and Love | Mini | Malayalam | ||
| Malsaram | Ponnus | Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Manjupoloru Penkutti | Kani | Malayalam | |
| Kaazhcha | Ambily | Malayalam | Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist | |
| Soumyam | Daughter | Malayalam | Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist[12] | |
| Maampazhakkaalam | Mallu | Malayalam | ||
| 2006 | Bangaram | Vindhya Reddy | Telugu | |
| Keerthi Chakra | Kashmiri Child | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Mercey | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Suji | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Renigunta | Unnamed mute girl | Tamil | |
| Naalai Namadhe | Shanthi | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Nandhi | Karthiga | Tamil | |
| Eththan | Selvi | Tamil | ||
| Parimala Thiraiyarangam | Heroine | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Rajalakshmi | Malayalam | Debut as Lead Actress |
| Idiots | Athira | Malayalam | ||
| Genius | Sri | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Sneha | Tamil | |
| Kuttiyum Kolum | Indu | Malayalam | ||
| Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Saira | Malayalam | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Annamma | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Mili | Anupama | Malayalam | |
| Nirnnayakam | Arya | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Vettah | Uma Sathyamoorthi | Malayalam | |
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Ashwathy | Malayalam | ||
| Santheyalli Nintha Kabira | Loyi | Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Kodiveeran | Parvathi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Jersey | Journalist Ramya | Telugu | |
| TBA | Jaladhara Pump Set Since 1962 | TBA | Malayalam | Post Production[13] |
| Marathakam | TBA | Malayalam | Post Production[citation needed] |
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television career
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fnsa The Great | TV serial (Child Artist) | |||
| 2004 | Swapnam | Young Gouri | Asianet | |
| 2005 | Orma | Pavithra | Asianet | |
| 2006 | Unniyarcha | Young Unniyarcha | Asianet | |
| 2006 | Violin | Surya TV | ||
| 2006–2007 | Amma Manassu | Chakki Mol | Asianet | |
| 2016 | Minute to Win It | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama | Game show |
| 2017 | Page 3 | Model | Kappa TV | |
| 2021 | Super 4 Juniors | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2021 | Super Power | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show |
| 2021–present | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show |
Awards and nominations
This section needs additional citations for verification. (March 2023) |
- 2004 – Best Female Child Artist: Kaazhcha,Soumyam
- 2014 – Special Mention: Zachariayude Garbhinikal[14] for her portrayal of Zaira,a pregnant girl.
- Nominated – Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress for Zachariayude Garbhinikal for her portrayal of Zaira a pregnant girl.
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards
- 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Zachariayude Garbhinikal
Kerala State Television Awards
- 2006 – Best Child Artist – Violin
- 2007 – Best Child Actress – Unniyarcha
- 2008 – Best Child Actress – Amma Manassu[15]
- 2004 – Best Child Artist Female – Kaazhcha
References
- ^ . 15 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ "I lose weight when I eat more: Sanusha – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ . 27 September 2013. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "Sanusha says she was slightly tensed to share the screen with Sanoop Santhosh – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (22 July 2010). "My First Break: Sanusha". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Naalai Namathe on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "New Movie Posters". New Movie Posters. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Sanusha as arrogant girl in Mr. Marumakan". Yahoo!. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Sanusha, Adithya team up for Guinness Pakru's film". News18. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (20 May 2017). "Sanusha is back with Kodiveeran". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Kerala film awards announced". The Times of India.
- ^ Ashraf, Mohammed (24 July 2005). . Arab News. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "'Jaladhara Pump Set Since 1962' director Ashish Chinnappa: Movie buffs will get to see Urvashi and Indrans in a throughout comedy entertainer – EXCLUSIVE – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Express News Service – KANNUR (20 April 2014). "Double Delight for Siblings". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "CiniDiary". Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
External links
- Sanusha at IMDb