Sanusha
Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian film actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She started her acting career as a child artist in Malayalam films, television serials.
Sanusha Santhosh | |
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Sanusha in 2001 | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2000 - present |
Relatives | Sanoop Santhosh (Brother) |
Awards | Filmfare Awards South South Indian International Movie Awards Kerala State Film Award |
Early life
Sanusha has a younger brother Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in Philips and the Monkey Pen.[1] She hails from Pallikunnu, Kannur District, Kerala, she has studied at Sreepuram School, pallikunnu Kannur.[2] After doing her graduation in B.com in S.N. College, Kannur,[3] she did MA sociology at St Theresa's college.[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.[6] She twice won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist. She debuted as a heroine in Tamil film Naalai Namadhe[7] in a glamorous role 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 Unda Pakru, the role gave her rave reviews.[10] In Tamil film Alex Pandian she did an oomphy item song with Karthi.[11]
Sanusha won a Special Jury Mention at the 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for Zachariayude Garbhinikal.[12]
In 2018, the actress who had a Master's Degree in Sociology started preparing for Civil Services Examination (India) at Shankar IAS Academy, Trivandrum.[13]
Awards and nominations
- 2004 – Best Female Child Artist: Kaazhcha
- 2014 – Special Mention: Zachariayude Garbhinikal[14]
- Nominated -Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress for Zachariayude Garbhinikal
- 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Zachariayude Garbhinikal
- Kerala State Television Award
- 2006 – Best child Artist-Violin
- 2007-Best child Actress – Unniyarcha
- 2008-Best Child Actress – Amma Manassu[15]
- 2004 - Best Child Artist Female – Kaazhcha
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1998 | Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Baby Artist | Malayalam | |
2000 | Dada Sahib | Young Ayisha | Malayalam | |
2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Krishnapriya | Malayalam | |
2001 | Karumadikkuttan | Janutty | Malayalam | |
2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Young Janaki | Malayalam | |
2001 | Meghamalhar | Malu | Malayalam | |
2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Young Gayathri | Malayalam | |
2001 | Kasi | Younger Lakshmi | Tamil | |
2002 | Kanmashi | Kanmashi's friend | Malayalam | |
2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Young Rugmini | Malayalam | |
2002 | Krishna Pakshakkilikal | Raji | Malayalam | |
2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Teena | Malayalam | |
2003 | War and Love | Mini | Malayalam | |
2003 | Malsaram | Ponnus | Malayalam | |
2004 | Manjupoloru Penkutti | Kani | Malayalam | |
2004 | Kaazhcha | Ambily | Malayalam | Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist |
2004 | Soumyam | Daughter | Malayalam | Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist[16] |
2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Mallu | Malayalam | |
2006 | Bangaram | Vindhya Reddy | Telugu | |
2006 | Keerthi Chakra/ Aran | Kashmiri Child | Malayalam Tamil | |
2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Mercey | Malayalam | |
2008 | Bheema | Suji | Tamil | |
2009 | Renigunta | Unnamed mute girl | Tamil | |
2009 | Naalai Namadhe | Shanthi | Tamil | |
2011 | Nandhi | Karthiga | Tamil | |
2011 | Eththan | Selvi | Tamil | |
2011 | Parimala Thiraiyarangam | Heroine | Tamil | |
2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Rajalakshmi | Malayalam | Debut as Lead Actress |
2012 | Idiots | Athira | Malayalam | |
2012 | Genius | Sri | Telugu | |
2013 | Alex Pandian | Sneha | Tamil | |
2013 | Kuttiyum Kolum | Indu | Malayalam | |
2013 | 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 | |
2015 | Nirnnayakam | Arya | Malayalam | |
2016 | Vettah | Uma Sathyamoorthi | Malayalam | |
2016 | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Ashwathy | Malayalam | |
2016 | Santheyalli Nintha Kabira | Loyi | Kannada | |
2017 | Kodiveeran | Parvathi | Tamil | |
2019 | Jersey | Journalist Ramya | Telugu |
TV serials
- Amma Manassu as Chakki Mol
- Unniyarcha as Young Unniyarcha
- Orma as Pavithra
- Violin
- Swapnam as Young Gouri
- Fnsa The Great
Music Albums
- Ninte Swantham
- Amme Kaithozham
- Kanna Vaa Vaa
References
- "Sanusha says she was slightly tensed to share the screen with Sanoop Santhosh - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- "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 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- "പതിനെട്ടാമത്തെ വയസില് ഞാന് ഗര്ഭിണിയായി- സനുഷ". 27 September 2013. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- Kumar, S. R. Ashok (22 July 2010). "My First Break: Sanusha". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- Webdesk (21 August 2015). "Rain is my weakness, says Sanusha Santhosh". onlookersmedia. 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". www.yahoo.com. 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.
- Why Shankar IAS Academy Trivandrum? - Students' speak, retrieved 22 June 2020
- Express News Service – KANNUR (20 April 2014). "Double Delight for Siblings". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- 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.