Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She started her career as a child artist to leading actress and supporting character roles. She also appears in some Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema and Kannada cinema films too.
Early life
Sanusha was born in
Pallikunnu, Kannur
to Usha and Santhosh. She has studied at Sreepuram School, Pallikunnu Kannur.
After her graduation in BCom from SN College, Kannur,
she did MA in
Sociology at St. Teresa's College.
She also completed MSc in Global Mental Health & Society from University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Sanusha has a younger brother
Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in
Philips and the Monkey Pen.
Career
After performing in television serials, Sanusha started her film career in 2000 at the age of 5 with the movie
Dada Sahib.
She became a star in Malayalam films as baby Sanusha giving stellar performances in
Meesa Madhavan,
Kaazhcha,
Mampazhakkalam etc. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2004 for her performances in
Kaazhcha and Soumyam. She debuted as a heroine in Tamil film
Naalai Namadhe followed by demure roles in
Renigunta,
Nandhi and
Eththan.
In Malayalam she debuted as heroine opposite Dileep in
Mr.Marumakan.
In the Malayalam movie,
Kutteem Kolum Sanusha acted against the
midget actor
Guinness Pakru, the role gave her rave reviews.
In Tamil film
Alex Pandian she did an
Item number with
Karthi.
Sanusha won a Special Jury Mention at the 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for Zachariayude Garbhinikal.
Filmography
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Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist |
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| Debut as Lead Actress |
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Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
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Television career
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TV serial
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| Surya TV |
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| Game show |
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Awards and nominations
Kerala State Film Awards
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2004 – Best Female Child Artist: Kaazhcha, Soumyam
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2014 – Special Mention: Zachariayude Garbhinikal
61st Filmfare Awards South
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Nominated – Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress for Zachariayude Garbhinikal for her portrayal of Zaira a pregnant girl.
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards
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3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Zachariayude Garbhinikal
Kerala State Television Awards
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2006 – Best Child Artist – Violin
Asianet Television awards
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2007 – Best Child Actress – Unniyarcha
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2008 – Best Child Actress – Amma Manassu
Asianet Film Awards
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2004 – Best Child Artist Female – Kaazhcha
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