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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.
Sanusha was born in Pallikunnu, Kannur [2] to Usha and Santhosh.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]
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]
| † | 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 |
| 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 |
| This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification .(March 2023) |
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