Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema.
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![]() Dhansika at the 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014 | |
Born | Dhanshika Sai Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Marina |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2009 – present |
Notable work | Peranmai (2009), Paradesi (2013) Kabali (2016), Laabam (2021)[1][2] |
Dhanshika made her lead film debut with the Kannada film 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]
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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 | Bindhu | 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 | Vanagamudi's assistant | Tamil | |
2022 | Yogida ![]() | TBA | Tamil | Filming[28] |
Shikaaru | Devika | Telugu | Telugu debut[29] |
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Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
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2021 | Sinam | Shakthi | Tamil | Short film[30] |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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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 | Kabali | Won | [33] | ||
2019 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Villain - Female | Iruttu | Won | [34] |