Sai Dhanshika
Sai Dhanshika | |
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Born | Dhanshika Sai 20 November 1989 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Marina |
Occupation | |
Years active | 2009 – present |
Notable work | Peranmai (2009), Paradesi (2013) Kabali (2016), Laabam (2021)[1][2] |
Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu
Career[]
Dhanshika made her lead film debut with Kempa (2009). 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[]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
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2006 | Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Marina | Tamil | Credited as Marina[26] |
Maranthen Meimaranthen | Lalli | Tamil | Credited as Marina | |
Thirudi | Poongavanam | Tamil | Credited as Marina[27] | |
2007 | Niram | Tamil | Uncredited role | |
2009 | Kempa | Kempi | Kannada | Kannada debut; Credited as Thanushika |
Peranmai | Jennifer | Tamil | Tamil lead debut | |
2010 | Maanja Velu | Anjali | Tamil | |
Nil Gavani Sellathey | Jo | Tamil | ||
2012 | Aravaan | Vanapechi | Tamil | |
2013 | Paradesi | Maragadham | Tamil | |
Ya Ya | Seetha | Tamil | ||
2015 | Thiranthidu Seese | Charmi | Tamil | |
2016 | Kabali | Yogi | Tamil | |
2017 | Enga Amma Rani | Thulasi | Tamil | |
Uru | Jene/Nisha | Tamil | ||
Solo | Radhika | Malayalam | Malayalam debut | |
Tamil | ||||
Vizhithiru | Saroja Devi | Tamil | ||
2018 | Kaathadi | Tamil | ||
Kaala Koothu | Gayathri | Tamil | ||
2019 | Udgharsha | Rashmi | Kannada | |
Iruttu | Shikara (Jinn Sila) | Tamil | ||
2021 | Laabam | Tamil | ||
TBA | Yogida | TBA | Tamil | Filming[28] |
Unitled film directed by Hari Kolagani | TBA | Telugu | Filming[29] |
Short films and web series[]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
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2021 | Sinam | Shakthi | Tamil | Short film[30] |
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2012 | Edison Awards | Most Daring Role | Aravaan | Won |
2013 | Vijay Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Paradesi | Won [31] |
Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | Won [32] | ||
2016 | Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | Kabali | Won [33] | |
2019 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Villain - Female | Iruttu | Won [34] |
References[]
- ^ "Retail Plus Chennai". hindu.com. 1 August 2010. 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.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (27 May 2010). "Maanja Velu - Formula to the rescue" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b "NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Review: Aravaan is brilliant". Rediff.
- ^ a b "Dhansika earns praise for Paradesi - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Paradesi Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Paradesi by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Ya Yaa Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Ya Yaa by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Ali Baba's Refrain Casts the Right Spell". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Kabali Movie Review {3/5}: Watch it for 'Thalaivar athiradi'. Nothing more, nothing less!" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Pic: Rajinikanth and Sai Dhansika have 'Kabali' reunion - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dhansika to sport a tomboyish look in Kabali". Deccan Chronicle. 25 September 2015.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (6 May 2017). "Enga Amma Rani movie review: An inspiring tale of hardship". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (17 June 2017). "Uru movie review: Worth your time". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Solo Review {3.5/5}: The movie can be a delightful watch, if you are in a mood to explore something different" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Vizhithiru Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Vizhithiru by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Kaathadi Review: Doesn't soar much". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Kaalakkoothu Review: Good performances in a predictable film with an oft-told message". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Udgharsha Movie Review {3/5}: Udgharsha is worth a weekend watch" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (6 December 2019). "'Iruttu' movie review: A unique ghost, but a storyline without any spirit" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (13 August 2019). "Sai Dhanshika in intriguing role". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "It's action time for Sai Dhanshika with 'Yogi Da' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Samuthirakani's next film titled Kitna - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kajal unveils first look of 'Vaalu Jada' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'சாய் தன்ஷிகா நடிப்பில் ���ினம்' - சர்வதேச திரைப்பட விழாவில் விருதினை பெற்ற குறும்படம்.!". NDTV Tamil Cinema.
- ^ "சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]". Vikatan (in Tamil).
- ^ "Sai Dhanshika's next titled Yogi Da". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2018.
- ^ "Sai Dhanshika's debut Telugu film goes on floors". The Times of India. 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Anandmurthy's Sinam wins eight awards at Calcutta Film Festival". The New Indian Express. 27 February 2018.
- ^ "8th Annual Vijay Awards a grand success - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ July 13, IANS; July 13, IANS; Ist, IANS. "Mahesh Babu bags best actor at Filmfare Awards (South)". India Today. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South) - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "சிறந்த வில்லி 2019 - சாய் தன்ஷிகா, இருட்டு | Vikatan Cinema Awards". awards.vikatan.com. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
External links[]
- Actresses from Tamil Nadu
- Indian film actresses
- Living people
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Actresses in Kannada cinema
- Actresses in Telugu cinema
- 1989 births