Sai Dhanshika

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Sai Dhanshika
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Dhansika in 2014
Born
Sai Dhanshika

OccupationActress
Years active2006 – present
Notable work Peranmai (2009), Paradesi (2013) Kabali (2016), Laabam (2021) [1] [2]

Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema and fone few Telugu films. she has won two Filmfare Award South in her career.

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Career

She starred in several films including Peranmai (2009), [3] Maanja Velu (2010) [4] and Nil Gavani Sellathey (2010). [5] Regarding her role in Nil Gavani Sellathey, a reviewer stated that "Among the relatively fresh cast, only Dhansika (Maanja Velu, Peraanmai) makes an impression". [5] She starred as the heroine in Aravaan (2012) and Paradesi . [6] [7] She garnered acclaim for her performance in the latter with a critic noting that "Dhansikaa is as good as ever". [7] [8] Her next film Ya Ya released to negative reviews. [9] Thiranthidu Seese (2015) released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "A ravishing Dhanshika plays Charmi with elan". [10] She also garnered recognition for her portrayal of Rajinikanth's daughter in Kabali (2016) with a critic noting that "Watching Yogi (Dhansikaa) is a delight, given her stylish makeover and ease in fight sequence". [11] [12] For her role in the film, she sported a short hair cut. [13] Her next film Enga Amma Rani (2017), which was set in Malaysia, released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "Sai Dhanshika is pretty much the highlight here: tough, determined, and also vulnerable to grief when the situation demands". [14] Her performance was praised in her subsequent films Uru and Solo . [15] [16] Vizhithiru , Kaathadi , and Kaalakkoothu released to negative reviews. [17] [18] [19] Her Kannada debut Udgharsha (2019) released to positive reviews. [20] Her next film Iruttu released to mixed and Positive reviews. [21] She was cast in Laabam in a negative role. [22] She has also been cast in Yogi Da. [23] The multilingual films Kitna and Vaalujada got stuck in production. [24] [25]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageNote
2006 Manathodu Mazhaikalam Marina Tamil Credited as Marina [26]
Maranthen Meimaranthen LalliCredited as Marina
Thirudi PoongavanamCredited as Marina [27]
2009 Kempa Bindhu Kannada Credited as Thanushika

Kannada Debut

Peranmai Jennifer Tamil
2010 Maanja Velu Anjali
Nil Gavani Sellathey Jo
2012 Aravaan Vanapechi
2013 Paradesi Maragadham
Ya Ya Seetha
2015 Thiranthidu Seese Charmi
2016 Kabali Yogi
2017 Enga Amma Rani Thulasi
Uru Jene/Nisha
Solo Radhika Malayalam
Tamil
Malayalam Debut; Simultaneously shot in Tamil
Tamil
Vizhithiru Saroja Devi
2018 Kaathadi
Kaala Koothu Gayathri
2019 Udgharsha RashmiKannada
Iruttu Shikara (Jinn Sila)Tamil
2021 Laabam Vanagamudi's assistant
2022ShikaaruDevikaTeluguTelugu Debut
2024 Anthima Theerpu DurgaTelugu

Short films and web series

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageNote
2021SinamShakthiTamilShort film [28]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2012 Edison Awards Most Daring Role Aravaan Won[ citation needed ]
2013 Vijay Awards Best Supporting Actress Paradesi Won [29]
Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress – Tamil Won [30]
2016 Kabali Won [31]
2019 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Villain - Female Iruttu Won [32]

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