Sanusha
Introduction '''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 , Telugu and Kannada films too.
Early life Sanusha is from Pallikunnu in Kannur district. She has studied at Sreepuram School, Pallikunnu Kannur. After her graduation in B.Com. from S. N. College, Kannur, she did Masters in Sociology at St. Teresa's College. 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, ''Kuttiyum Kolum'' Sanusha acted against the midget actor Guinness Pakru, the role gave her rave reviews. In Tamil film ''Alex Pandian'' she did an item song with ''Karthi''.Sanusha won a Special Jury Mention at the 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal''.
Filmography + List of Sanusha film credits Year Film Role Language Notes 1998  ''Kallu Kondoru Pennu'' Baby Artist Malayalam  Uncredited role 2000  ''Dada Sahib''  Young Ayisha  Debut film as child artist 2001  ''Saivar Thirumeni'' Krishnapriya  ''Karumadikkuttan'' Janutty  ''Raavanaprabhu'' Young Janaki  ''Meghamalhar''  Malu  ''Ee Parakkum Thalika''  Young Gayathri  ''Kasi''  Younger Lakshmi  Tamil  2002  ''Kanmashi''  Kanmashi's friend  Malayalam  ''Meesa Madhavan'' Young Rugmini  ''Sundhara Travels''  Young Gayathri  Tamil  Scenes reused from ''Ee Parakkum Thalika'' ''Krishna Pakshakkilikal'' Raji  Malayalam  2003  ''Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum''  Teena  ''War and Love'' Mini    ''Malsaram''  Ponnus 2004  ''Manjupoloru Penkutti''  Kani  ''Kaazhcha''  Ambily  '''Winner''', Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist ''Soumyam'' Daughter   '''Winner''', Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist ''Maampazhakkaalam''  Mallu  2006  ''Bangaram''  Vindhya Reddy  Telugu  ''Keerthi Chakra''  Kashmiri Child  Malayalam  2007  ''Chotta Mumbai''  Mercey  2008  ''Bheemaa''  Suji  Tamil  2009  ''Renigunta''  Unnamed mute girl  ''Naalai Namadhe''  Shanthi  2011  ''Nandhi''  Karthiga  ''Eththan''  Selvi  ''Parimala Thiraiyarangam''  Heroine  2012  ''Mr. Marumakan''  Rajalakshmi  Malayalam Debut as Lead Actress ''Idiots'' Athira  ''Genius''  Sri  Telugu  2013  ''Alex Pandian''  Sneha  Tamil  ''Kuttiyum Kolum'' Indu  Malayalam  ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal''  Saira Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam  3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2014  ''Sapthamashree Thaskaraha''  Annamma  2015  ''Mili''  Anupama  ''Nirnnayakam'' Arya  2016  ''Vettah''  Uma Sathyamoorthi  ''Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya'' Ashwathy ''Santheyalli Nintha Kabira''  Loyi  Kannada  2017  ''Kodiveeran''  Parvathi  Tamil  2019  ''Jersey''  Journalist Ramya  Telugu  2023  ''Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962''  Chippi  Malayalam        Post Production      Post Production
Television career + List of Sanusha television credits Year Title Role Channel Notes  ''Fnsa The Great''   TV serial(Child Artist) 2004  ''Swapnam''  Young Gouri  Asianet 2005  ''Orma''  Pavithra  Asianet 2006  ''Unniyarcha''  Young Unniyarcha  Asianet 2006  ''Violin''   Surya TV 2006–2007  ''Amma Manassu''  Chakki Mol  Asianet 2016  ''Minute to Win It''  Participant  Mazhavil Manorama  Game show 2017  ''Page 3''  Model  Kappa TV   2021  ''Super 4 Juniors''  Mentor  Mazhavil Manorama  Reality show 2021  ''Super Power''  Mentor  Flowers TV  Game show 2021–present  ''Star Magic''  Mentor  Flowers TV  Game show
Awards and nominations '''Kerala State Film Awards'''* 2004 – Best Female Child Artist: ''Kaazhcha,Soumyam''* 2014 – Special Mention: ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'' for her portrayal of Zaira,a pregnant girl. '''61st Filmfare Awards South'''* 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'''* 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'''''Kerala State Television Awards'''* 2006 – Best Child Artist – Violin'''Asianet Television awards'''* 2007 – Best Child Actress – ''Unniyarcha''* 2008 – Best Child Actress – ''Amma Manassu'''''Asianet Film Awards'''* 2004 – Best Child Artist Female – ''Kaazhcha''
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