Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in

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. She started her career as a child artist to leading actress and supporting character roles. She also appears in some Tamil, Telugu and

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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

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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 ''

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''. 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

Television career

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 –

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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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* {{authority control People from Kasaragod district Indian film actresses Indian child actresses Actresses from Kerala Actresses in Tamil cinema Living people Actresses in Malayalam cinema Child actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian television actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Malayalam television Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema St. Teresa's College alumni Year of birth missing (living people)