Sai Dhanshika


Sai Dhanshika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema, alongside roles in Kannada and Telugu films. She gained recognition for her performances in Peraanmai and Aravaan. Her portrayal of Vanapechi in the period drama Paradesi earned her the Filmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actress, and she won the same award for her role as Yogi in the Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali.
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Career

She starred in several films including Peraanmai, Maanja Velu and Nil Gavani Sellathey. Regarding her role in Nil Gavani Sellathey, a reviewer stated that "Among the relatively fresh cast, only Dhansika makes an impression". She starred as the heroine in Aravaan and Paradesi. She garnered acclaim for her performance in the latter with a critic noting that "Dhansikaa is as good as ever". Her next film Ya Ya released to negative reviews. Thiranthidu Seese released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "A ravishing Dhanshika plays Charmi with elan". She also garnered recognition for her portrayal of Rajinikanth's daughter in Kabali with a critic noting that "Watching Yogi is a delight, given her stylish makeover and ease in fight sequence". For her role in the film, she sported a short hair cut. Her next film Enga Amma Rani, 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". Her performance was praised in her subsequent films Uru and Solo. Vizhithiru, Kaathadi, and Kaalakkoothu released to negative reviews. Her Kannada debut Udgharsha released to positive reviews. Her next film Iruttu released to mixed and positive reviews. She was cast in Laabam in a negative role. She has also been cast in Yogi Da. The multilingual films Kitna and Vaalujada got stuck in production.

Personal life

On August 29, 2025, Tamil actors Vishal and Sai Dhanshika officially announced their engagement in a private ceremony held at Vishal's residence in Anna Nagar, Chennai, which coincided with Vishal's 48th birthday. The couple's relationship began as a friendship 15 years ago.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNote
2006Manathodu MazhaikalamMarinaTamilCredited as Marina
2006Maranthen MeimaranthenLalliTamilCredited as Marina
2006ThirudiPoongavanamTamilCredited as Marina
2009KempaBindhuKannadaCredited as Thanushika
Kannada Debut
2009PeraanmaiJenniferTamil
2010Maanja VeluAnjaliTamil
2010Nil Gavani SellatheyJoTamil
2012AravaanVanapechiTamil
2013ParadesiMaragadhamTamil
2013Ya YaSeethaTamil
2015Thiranthidu SeeseCharmiTamil
2016KabaliYogiTamil
2017Enga Amma RaniThulasiTamil
2017UruJene/NishaTamil
2017SoloRadhikaMalayalam
Tamil		Malayalam Debut; Simultaneously shot in Tamil
2017SoloRadhikaTamil
2017VizhithiruSaroja DeviTamil
2018KaathadiTamil
2018Kaala KoothuGayathriTamil
2019UdgharshaRashmiKannada
2019IruttuShikara Tamil
2021LaabamVanagamudi's assistantTamil
2022ShikaaruDevikaTeluguTelugu Debut
2024Anthima TheerpuDurgaTelugu
2024DhakshinaDhakshinaTelugu
TBAYogi DaYogiTamilPost-Production
TBAAdhirshtasaaliTBATamilPost-Production