Sanusha
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Sanusha Santhosh | |
|---|---|
 Young Sanusha | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Relatives | Sanoop Santhosh (brother) |
Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She started her career as a child artist to leading actress and supporting character roles. She also appears in some Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films too.
Early life
[edit]Sanusha was born in Pallikunnu, Kannur[2] to Usha and Santhosh, her mother is coming from Nambudhiri community and her father is from Thiyya community, She has studied at Sreepuram School, Pallikunnu Kannur.[2] After her graduation in BCom from SN College, Kannur,[3] she did MA in Sociology at St. Teresa's College.[4] She also completed MSc in Global Mental Health & Society from University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Sanusha has a younger brother Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in Philips and the Monkey Pen.[5]
Career
[edit]After performing in television serials, Sanusha started her film career in 2000 at the age of 5 with the movie Dada Sahib.[6] 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[7] followed by demure roles in Renigunta, Nandhi and Eththan.[8] In Malayalam she debuted as heroine opposite Dileep in Mr.Marumakan.[9] In the Malayalam movie, Kuttiyum Kolum Sanusha acted against the midget actor Guinness Pakru, the role gave her rave reviews.[10] In Tamil film Alex Pandian she did an item song with Karthi.[11]
Sanusha won a Special Jury Mention at the 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for Zachariayude Garbhinikal.[12]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Young Ayisha | Malayalam | Debut film as child artist |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Krishnapriya | ||
| Karumadikkuttan | Janutty | |||
| Raavanaprabhu | Young Janaki | |||
| Meghamalhar | Malu | |||
| Ee Parakkum Thalika | Young Gayathri | |||
| Kasi | Younger Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Kanmashi | Kanmashi's friend | Malayalam | |
| Meesa Madhavan | Young Rugmini | |||
| Sundhara Travels | Young Gayathri | Tamil | Scenes reused from Ee Parakkum Thalika | |
| Krishna Pakshakkilikal | Raji | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Teena | ||
| War and Love | Mini | |||
| Malsaram | Ponnus | |||
| 2004 | Manjupoloru Penkutti | Kani | ||
| Kaazhcha | Ambily | Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist | ||
| Soumyam | Daughter | Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist[13] | ||
| Maampazhakkaalam | Mallu | |||
| 2006 | Bangaram | Vindhya Reddy | Telugu | |
| Keerthi Chakra | Kashmiri Child | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Mercey | ||
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Suji | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Renigunta | Unnamed mute girl | ||
| Naalai Namadhe | Shanthi | |||
| 2011 | Nandhi | Karthiga | ||
| Eththan | Selvi | |||
| Parimala Thiraiyarangam | Heroine | |||
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Rajalakshmi | Malayalam | Debut as Lead Actress |
| Idiots | Athira | |||
| Genius | Sri | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Sneha | Tamil | |
| Kuttiyum Kolum | Indu | Malayalam | ||
| Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Saira | 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 | ||
| 2015 | Mili | Anupama | ||
| Nirnnayakam | Arya | |||
| 2016 | Vettah | Uma Sathyamoorthi | ||
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Ashwathy | |||
| Santheyalli Nintha Kabira | Loyi | Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Kodiveeran | Parvathi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Jersey | Journalist Ramya | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 | Chippi | Malayalam | [14] |
| TBA | Marathakam † | TBA | Post Production[citation needed] | |
| TBA | Liquor Island † | TBA | Post Production |
Television career
[edit]| 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 |
| 2021-2022 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show |
Awards and nominations
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (March 2023) |
- 2004 – Best Female Child Artist: Kaazhcha, Soumyam
- 2014 – Special Mention: Zachariayude Garbhinikal[15] 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[16]
- 2004 – Best Child Artist Female – Kaazhcha
References
[edit]- ^ "സനുഷയുടെ വീട്, സനൂപിന്റെയും!". ManoramaOnline. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ a b "ബേബി സനൂഷ ഇനി നായിക സനൂഷ". 15 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ "I lose weight when I eat more: Sanusha". The Times of India. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "പതിനെട്ടാമത്തെ വയസില് ഞാന് ഗര്ഭിണിയായി- സനുഷ". 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". The Times of India. 29 October 2018. 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!. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Sanusha, Adithya team up for Guinness Pakru's film". News18. 26 October 2012. 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. 19 April 2014.
- ^ Ashraf, Mohammed (24 July 2005). "Mammootty Is Six-Time Best Actor, Akale Wins Six Awards". Arab News. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962' movie review: This Urvashi-Indrans courtroom drama is a tiring experience". The Hindu. 11 August 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ Express News Service – KANNUR (20 April 2014). "Double Delight for Siblings". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "CiniDiary". Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
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