Sai Dhanshika
Dhansika at the 2014 Filmfare Awards South
Born
Sai Dhanshika
OccupationActress
Years active2009 – present
Notable workPeranmai (2009), Paradesi (2013) Kabali (2016), Laabam (2021)[1][2]

Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema.

Career

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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageNote
2006Manathodu MazhaikalamMarinaTamilCredited as Marina[26]
Maranthen MeimaranthenLalliTamilCredited as Marina
ThirudiPoongavanamTamilCredited as Marina[27]
2007NiramTamilUncredited role
2009KempaBindhuKannadaCredited as Thanushika
PeranmaiJenniferTamil
2010Maanja VeluAnjaliTamil
Nil Gavani SellatheyJoTamil
2012AravaanVanapechiTamil
2013ParadesiMaragadhamTamil
Ya YaSeethaTamil
2015Thiranthidu SeeseCharmiTamil
2016KabaliYogiTamil
2017Enga Amma RaniThulasiTamil
UruJene/NishaTamil
SoloRadhikaMalayalam
Tamil
VizhithiruSaroja DeviTamil
2018KaathadiTamil
Kaala KoothuGayathriTamil
2019UdgharshaRashmiKannada
IruttuShikara (Jinn Sila)Tamil
2021LaabamVanagamudi's assistantTamil
2022ShikaaruDevikaTelugu

Short films and web series

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageNote
2021 SinamShakthiTamilShort film[28]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
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 Kabali Won [31]
2019 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Villain - Female Iruttu Won [32]

References

  1. ↑ "Retail Plus Chennai". The Hindu. 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. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015.
  4. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (27 May 2010). "Maanja Velu - Formula to the rescue". The Hindu.
  5. 1 2 "NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE NIL GAVANI SELLATHE MOVIE REVIEW". behindwoods.com.
  6. ↑ "Review: Aravaan is brilliant". Rediff.
  7. 1 2 "Dhansika earns praise for Paradesi". The Times of India.
  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.
  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.
  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". 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.
  19. ↑ "Kaalakkoothu Review: Good performances in a predictable film with an oft-told message". Cinema Express.
  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.
  22. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (13 August 2019). "Sai Dhanshika in intriguing role". Deccan Chronicle.
  23. ↑ "It's action time for Sai Dhanshika with 'Yogi Da'". The Times of India.
  24. ↑ "Samuthirakani's next film titled Kitna". The Times of India.
  25. ↑ "Kajal unveils first look of 'Vaalu Jada'". The Times of India.
  26. ↑ "'சாய் தன்ஷிகா நடிப்பில் சினம்' - சர்வதேச திரைப்பட விழாவில் விருதினை பெற்ற குறும்படம்.!". NDTV Tamil Cinema.
  27. ↑ "சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]". Vikatan (in Tamil).
  28. ↑ "Anandmurthy's Sinam wins eight awards at Calcutta Film Festival". Cinema Express. 27 February 2018.
  29. ↑ "8th Annual Vijay Awards a grand success". 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  31. ↑ "Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)". The Times of India. 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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