Santhoshi
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Santhoshi is an India
n film and television actress. She is probably best known for her performances in the films Bala, Jai and Honeymoon Express and most prominently for her performance in the mainsteam TV series Arasi
.
Baba
(2002), starring Rajinikanth, playing the sister of Manisha Koirala
. Subsequently, she played supporting roles in several Tamil films as Aasai Aasaiyai (2002), Bala (2002), Maaran (2002) and Anbe Anbe (2003), before enacting lead female roles and foraying into other South Indian film industries as well. She made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the film Jai (2004) opposite Navdeep
and debuted in Kannada in 2006 with the film Honeymoon Express. She also appeared in popular Telugu films as Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
(2005) and Bangaram
(2006), enacting supporting roles. Her performance in the former fetched her the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian
. From 2007, she is appearing in the popular series Arasi
, playing the role of Kalaiarasi, the daughter of series' protagonist Arasi, portrayed by Raadhika Sarathkumar
. She also starred in one of the lead roles in the film Kadhal Samrajyam
, directed by National Film Award-winning director Agathiyan back in 2002, which never got released in theatres. She was crowned "Miss Chinnathirai 2007" at a beauty contest organized for television actresses.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film and television actress. She is probably best known for her performances in the films Bala, Jai and Honeymoon Express and most prominently for her performance in the mainsteam TV series Arasi
Arasi
The Tamil tele-serial "Arasi" is the sequel to "Selvi", the previous offering from Radaan Mediaworks in the 9.30-10 PM timeslot...
.
Career
Santhoshi was born to Gopala Krishna Moorthy and television actress Poornima in Chennai, India. She first appeared in a television series, when she was eight years old, acting alongside her mother. She then debuted in the Tamil filmTamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
Baba
Baba (2002 film)
Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan...
(2002), starring Rajinikanth, playing the sister of Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala
Manisha B. Koirala is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well...
. Subsequently, she played supporting roles in several Tamil films as Aasai Aasaiyai (2002), Bala (2002), Maaran (2002) and Anbe Anbe (2003), before enacting lead female roles and foraying into other South Indian film industries as well. She made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the film Jai (2004) opposite Navdeep
Navdeep
Navdeep is a regional Indian actor.Navdeep has appeared in both Telugu and Tamil films in his career, portraying diverse characters.Navdeep's first major film appearance was in the 2004 Telugu romantic film, Jai, in which he played an Indian boxer fighting against Laskar-E-Taiba terrorists...
and debuted in Kannada in 2006 with the film Honeymoon Express. She also appeared in popular Telugu films as Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana is a 2005 Telugu Film. The movie stars Siddharth and Trisha Krishnan in the pivotal roles. The film is directed by Prabhu Deva...
(2005) and Bangaram
Bangaram
Bangaram is a Telugu film which released on 3 May 2006 and was directed by Tamil director Dharani. This film has Pawan Kalyan in the lead role and Meera Chopra, Raja, Reema Sen, Ashutosh Rana, Mukesh Rishi, and playing the supporting roles.The movie was an average grosser at box office.- Plot...
(2006), enacting supporting roles. Her performance in the former fetched her the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian
Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian
The Nandi Awards are presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India for Telugu cinema.The Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian winners:...
. From 2007, she is appearing in the popular series Arasi
Arasi
The Tamil tele-serial "Arasi" is the sequel to "Selvi", the previous offering from Radaan Mediaworks in the 9.30-10 PM timeslot...
, playing the role of Kalaiarasi, the daughter of series' protagonist Arasi, portrayed by Raadhika Sarathkumar
Raadhika Sarathkumar
Radhika Sarathkumar is a Tamil television and film actress, successful entrepreneur and producer. She is the founder of Radaan Mediaworks, which has produced the successful serials Chithi, Annamalai, Selvi, Arasi, and Idi Katha Kadu . She is currently acting in the serial Chellamay for Sun TV...
. She also starred in one of the lead roles in the film Kadhal Samrajyam
Kadhal Samrajyam
Kadhal Samrajyam is an unreleased Tamil comedy film which was shot from 2001 onwards. The film, directed by Agathiyan and produced by Panchu Arunachalam's son, Subbu Panchu, starred an array of children of famous actors and technicians...
, directed by National Film Award-winning director Agathiyan back in 2002, which never got released in theatres. She was crowned "Miss Chinnathirai 2007" at a beauty contest organized for television actresses.
Filmography
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2002 | Baba Baba (2002 film) Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan... |
Tamil | ||
| Aasai Aasaiyai | Tamil | |||
| Bala | Poornima | Tamil | ||
| Maaran | Tamil | |||
| 2003 | Anbe Anbe | Tamil | ||
| Unnai Saranadainthaen | Teja | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Jai | Farah | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana is a 2005 Telugu Film. The movie stars Siddharth and Trisha Krishnan in the pivotal roles. The film is directed by Prabhu Deva... |
Gowri | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian The Nandi Awards are presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India for Telugu cinema.The Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian winners:... |
| Okkade | Telugu | |||
| 2006 | Yuga Yuga (film) Yuga is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2006.Plot:After a long gap, director 'Yaar' Kannan is out with a sci-fi thriller, perhaps inspired by movies like Alien. Kannan has tried to render thriller.... |
Tamil | ||
| Bangaram Bangaram Bangaram is a Telugu film which released on 3 May 2006 and was directed by Tamil director Dharani. This film has Pawan Kalyan in the lead role and Meera Chopra, Raja, Reema Sen, Ashutosh Rana, Mukesh Rishi, and playing the supporting roles.The movie was an average grosser at box office.- Plot... |
Telugu | |||
| Honeymoon Express | Kannada | |||
| 2007 | Ninaithale Ninaithale Ninaithale is a 2007 Tamil movie starring Suchindra and Nargis Bagheri in the lead roles. This movie is the remake of the Telugu blockbuster movie Anand. It is Suchindra's first Tamil movie as hero... |
Tamil | ||
| Veerappu Veerappu Veerappu is a Tamil language film. This was the second film that director Sundar C acted in the lead role.-Plot:The story revolves around Puli Sundar C who is a local rowdy and the son of a math teacher Prakash Raj. Prakash Raj hates his son for being a rowdy and for not being proficient in... |
Tamil | |||
| Dhee Dhee Dhee is a Telugu movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Genelia D'Souza. It was directed and produced by Srinu Vytla. The film released on 13 April 2007 and turned out to be a super hit.The Hindi remake starring Sanjay Dutt is in production.- Plot :... |
Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| 2010 | Porkkalam | Tamil | ||
Television career
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Role | Notes | |
| Vaazhkai | |||
| Rudhra Veenai | |||
| Anni | |||
| Arasi Arasi The Tamil tele-serial "Arasi" is the sequel to "Selvi", the previous offering from Radaan Mediaworks in the 9.30-10 PM timeslot... |
Kalaiarasi | ||
| Elavarasi | Elavarasi | ||
| Vadagai Veedu | |||
| Pondaatti Thevai | Kausalya (Kausi) | Sun TV | |
External links
- Santhoshi at Joint Scene