Manasvi Kottachi

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Manasvi Kottachi
Born
Other namesBaby Manasvi
Occupation Child Actress
Years active2018–Present
Parent Kottachi (father)

Manasvi Kottachi is an Indian child actress who works in Tamil films.

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Personal life and career

Manasvi Kottachi is the daughter of comedian Kottachi, who appeared in supporting comedic roles alongside Vadivelu and Vivek. [1] [2]

She debuted with Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018) after her father's manager saw a video of her on her father's Facebook account. [3] In the film, she played Nayanthara's daughter and gained recognition for her role. [4] [5] She played one of the lead roles in the Malayalam film My Santa (2019) with Dileep. [1] [2] [6] She went on to star in Darbar (2020) and several other films. [4] [7] She played the lead role in the horror film Kanmani Pappa (2022) directed by Sree Mani. [8] [9] Following her performance in Maamanithan (2022), she received an offer to work in a Hindi film. [10]

Filmography

Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2018 Mohini NehaUncredited role
Imaikkaa Nodigal Shalini "Shalu" Vikramadithyan
2019 Suttu Pidikka Utharavu Ashok's daughter
Iruttu Diya Chezhiyan
My Santa Isa Elizabeth Jacob Malayalam film
2020 Darbar Lilly's Niece
2021 Paramapadham Vilayattu Suji
VizhuthuDaughtershort film [11]
Enemy Pinky
Chithirai Sevvaanam Younger Aishwarya
2022 Maamanithan Younger Nithya
Pattampoochi Rosie
Maha Aishwarya (Aishu)
The Legend Thulasi's friend
Kanmani PappaKanmani
2023 Kolai Yamini
DD Returns Rachel
Chandramukhi 2 Ranganayaki

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkLanguageNotesRef.
2019Vanakkam TamizhaGuest Sun TV TamilMorning Show; With Father Kottachi
2021- 2022Super DaddyContestant Vijay Television Reality Game Show; With Father Kottachi

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