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Sai Dhanshika
Dhansika in 2014
Born
Sai Dhanshika

Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
OccupationActress
Years active2006 – present
Notable workPeranmai (2009), Paradesi (2013) Kabali (2016), Laabam (2021)[1][2]

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.

Career

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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

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Key
† 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

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Year Film Role Language Note
2024 Aindham Vedham Tamil ZEE5

Short films

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Year Film Role Language Note
2021 Sinam Shakthi Tamil Short film[28]

Awards and nominations

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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

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  1. ^ "Retail Plus Chennai". The Hindu. 1 August 2010. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Cinema Plus". The Hindu. 19 December 2010. Archived from the original on 22 December 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Peranmai". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Review: Aravaan is brilliant". Rediff. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Dhansika earns praise for Paradesi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Paradesi Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Paradesi by Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. ^ "Ya Yaa Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Ya Yaa by Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Kabali Movie Review {3/5}: Watch it for 'Thalaivar athiradi'. Nothing more, nothing less!". The Times of India.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Vizhithiru Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Vizhithiru by Times of India". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "Kaathadi Review: Doesn't soar much". Cinema Express. 24 February 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "Udgharsha Movie Review {3/5}: Udgharsha is worth a weekend watch". The Times of India.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (13 August 2019). "Sai Dhanshika in intriguing role". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ "Samuthirakani's next film titled Kitna". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "'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.
  27. ^ "சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  28. ^ "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.
  29. ^ "8th Annual Vijay Awards a grand success". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  30. ^ 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)
  31. ^ "Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  32. ^ "சிறந்த வில்லி 2019 - சாய் தன்ஷிகா, இருட்டு | Vikatan Cinema Awards". awards.vikatan.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
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