Sanusha
Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She started her acting career as a child artist in Malayalam film industry and Malayalam television soap operas. She has also acted in several Tamil and Telugu films in supporting and lead roles.
Sanusha Santhosh  | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 April 1994 | 
| 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
    
She hails from Pallikunnu, Kannur District, Kerala, she has studied at Sreepuram School, pallikunnu Kannur.[1] After her graduation in B.Com. from S. N. College, Kannur,[2] she did Masters in Sociology at St. Teresa's College.[3] Sanusha has a younger brother Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in Philips and the Monkey Pen.[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 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]
Awards and nominations
    
- 2004 – Best Female Child Artist: Kaazhcha,Soumyam
 - 2014 – Special Mention: Zachariayude Garbhinikal[13] 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 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Zachariayude Garbhinikal
 
- 2006 – Best child Artist-Violin
 
- 2007-Best child Actress – Unniyarcha
 - 2008-Best Child Actress – Amma Manassu[14]
 
- 2004 - Best Child Artist Female – Kaazhcha
 
Filmography
    
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Baby Artist | Malayalam | Uncredited role | 
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Young Ayisha | Malayalam | Debut film as child artist | 
| 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 | Sundhara Travels | Young Gayathri | Tamil | |
| 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[15] | 
| 2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Mallu | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Bangaram | Vindhya Reddy | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra | Kashmiri Child | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Mercey | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | 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 | |
| 2022 | Marathakam | TBA | Malayalam | Post Production | 
Television career
    
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Super 4 Juniors | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show | 
| 2021 | Super Power | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show | 
| 2021–Present | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show | 
| 2017 | Page 3 | Model | Kappa TV | |
| 2016 | Minute to Win It | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama | Game show | 
| 2006-2007 | Amma Manassu | Chakki Mol | Asianet | TV serial (Child Artist)  | 
| 2006 | Unniyarcha | Young Unniyarcha | Asianet | |
| 2006 | Violin | |||
| 2005 | Orma | Pavithra | Asianet | |
| 2004 | Swapnam | Young Gouri | Asianet | |
| Fnsa The Great | 
Music albums
    
- Ninte Swantham
 - Amme Kaithozham
 - Kanna Vaa Vaa
 
References
    
- "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.
 - "Sanusha says she was slightly tensed to share the screen with Sanoop Santhosh - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
 - 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.
 - 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.
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