Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema and done few Telugu films. she has won two Filmfare Award South in her career.
Sai Dhanshika | |
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.jpg) Dhansika in 2014 | |
| Born | Sai Dhanshika |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Notable work | Peranmai (2009), Paradesi (2013) Kabali (2016), Laabam (2021)[1][2] |
Career
editShe 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
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Marina | Tamil | Credited as Marina[26] |
| Maranthen Meimaranthen | Lalli | Credited as Marina | ||
| Thirudi | Poongavanam | Credited 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 | Rashmi | Kannada | |
| Iruttu | Shikara (Jinn Sila) | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Laabam | Vanagamudi's assistant | ||
| 2022 | Shikaaru | Devika | Telugu | Telugu Debut |
| 2024 | Anthima Theerpu | Durga | Telugu | |
| 2024 | Dhakshina | Dhakshina | Telugu |
Television
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aindham Vedham | Anu Panchamavedhi | Tamil | ZEE5 |
Short films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sinam | Shakthi | Tamil | Short film[28] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
References
edit- ^ "Retail Plus Chennai". The Hindu. 1 August 2010. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Cinema Plus". The Hindu. 19 December 2010. Archived from the original on 22 December 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Peranmai". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (27 May 2010). "Maanja Velu - Formula to the rescue". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ a b "NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW". behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Review: Aravaan is brilliant". Rediff. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Dhansika earns praise for Paradesi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "Paradesi Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Paradesi by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ya Yaa Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Ya Yaa by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ali Baba's Refrain Casts the Right Spell". The New Indian Express. 22 May 2015. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Kabali Movie Review {3/5}: Watch it for 'Thalaivar athiradi'. Nothing more, nothing less!". The Times of India.
- ^ "Pic: Rajinikanth and Sai Dhansika have 'Kabali' reunion". The Times of India. 9 April 2018. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Dhansika to sport a tomboyish look in Kabali". Deccan Chronicle. 25 September 2015. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (6 May 2017). "Enga Amma Rani movie review: An inspiring tale of hardship". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (17 June 2017). "Uru movie review: Worth your time". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Solo Review {3.5/5}: The movie can be a delightful watch, if you are in a mood to explore something different". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vizhithiru Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Vizhithiru by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kaathadi Review: Doesn't soar much". Cinema Express. 24 February 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Kaalakkoothu Review: Good performances in a predictable film with an oft-told message". Cinema Express. 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Udgharsha Movie Review {3/5}: Udgharsha is worth a weekend watch". The Times of India.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (6 December 2019). "'Iruttu' movie review: A unique ghost, but a storyline without any spirit". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (13 August 2019). "Sai Dhanshika in intriguing role". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "It's action time for Sai Dhanshika with 'Yogi Da'". The Times of India. 10 December 2018. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Samuthirakani's next film titled Kitna". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Kajal unveils first look of 'Vaalu Jada'". The Times of India. 29 August 2017. Archived from the original on 15 August 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "'சாய் தன்ஷிகா நடிப்பில் சினம்' - சர்வதேச திரைப்பட விழாவில் விருதினை பெற்ற குறும்படம்.!". NDTV Tamil Cinema. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Anandmurthy's Sinam wins eight awards at Calcutta Film Festival". Cinema Express. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "8th Annual Vijay Awards a grand success". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ July 13, IANS; July 13, IANS; Ist, IANS. "Mahesh Babu bags best actor at Filmfare Awards (South)". India Today. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "சிறந்த வில்லி 2019 - சாய் தன்ஷிகா, இருட்டு | Vikatan Cinema Awards". awards.vikatan.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.