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Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. She has given notable performances in Peranmai (2009), Aravaan (2012), Paradesi (2013) and Kabali (2016).[1][2]

Sai Dhanshika
Dhansika at 61st Flimfare Awards (cropped).jpg
Dhansika at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014
NationalityIndian
Other namesDhanshika, Marina
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2009–present

CareerEdit

Dhanshika made her 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]

FilmographyEdit

Key
  Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language Note
2009 Kempa Kempi Kannada Kannada debut; Credited as Thanushika
Peranmai Jennifer Tamil Tamil 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[26]
Unitled film directed by Hari Kolagani  
TBA
Telugu Filming[27]

Short films and Web seriesEdit

Key
  Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language Note
2021 Sinam Shakthi Tamil Short film[28]

Awards and nominationsEdit

Year Award Category Film Result
2012 Edison Awards Most Daring Role Aravaan Won
2013 Vijay Awards Best Supporting Actress Paradesi Won [29]
Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress – Tamil Won [30]
2016 Best Supporting Actress – Tamil Kabali Won [31]
2019 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Villain - Female Iruttu Won [32]

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "Retail Plus Chennai". hindu.com. 1 August 2010. 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.
  4. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (27 May 2010). "Maanja Velu - Formula to the rescue" – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW". www.behindwoods.com.
  6. ↑ "Review: Aravaan is brilliant". Rediff.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Dhansika earns praise for Paradesi - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Paradesi Movie Review {4.5/5}: Critic Review of Paradesi by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  9. ↑ "Ya Yaa Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Ya Yaa by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  10. ↑ "Ali Baba's Refrain Casts the Right Spell". The New Indian Express.
  11. ↑ "Kabali Movie Review {3/5}: Watch it for 'Thalaivar athiradi'. Nothing more, nothing less!" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  12. ↑ "Pic: Rajinikanth and Sai Dhansika have 'Kabali' reunion - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "Dhansika to sport a tomboyish look in Kabali". Deccan Chronicle. 25 September 2015.
  14. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (6 May 2017). "Enga Amma Rani movie review: An inspiring tale of hardship". Deccan Chronicle.
  15. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (17 June 2017). "Uru movie review: Worth your time". Deccan Chronicle.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "Vizhithiru Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Vizhithiru by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  18. ↑ "Kaathadi Review: Doesn't soar much". The New Indian Express.
  19. ↑ "Kaalakkoothu Review: Good performances in a predictable film with an oft-told message". The New Indian Express.
  20. ↑ "Udgharsha Movie Review {3/5}: Udgharsha is worth a weekend watch" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  21. ↑ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (6 December 2019). "'Iruttu' movie review: A unique ghost, but a storyline without any spirit" – via www.thehindu.com.
  22. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (13 August 2019). "Sai Dhanshika in intriguing role". Deccan Chronicle.
  23. ↑ "It's action time for Sai Dhanshika with 'Yogi Da' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  24. ↑ "Samuthirakani's next film titled Kitna - Times of India". The Times of India.
  25. ↑ "Kajal unveils first look of 'Vaalu Jada' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  26. ↑ "Sai Dhanshika's next titled Yogi Da". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. ↑ "Sai Dhanshika's debut Telugu film goes on floors". The Times of India. 6 February 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  28. ↑ "Anandmurthy's Sinam wins eight awards at Calcutta Film Festival". The New Indian Express. 27 February 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. ↑ "8th Annual Vijay Awards a grand success - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  30. ↑ July 13, IANS; July 13, IANS; Ist, IANS. "Mahesh Babu bags best actor at Filmfare Awards (South)". India Today. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  31. ↑ "Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South) - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  32. ↑ "சிறந்த வில்லி 2019 - சாய் தன்ஷிகா, இருட்டு | Vikatan Cinema Awards". awards.vikatan.com. Retrieved 6 April 2020.

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