Sai Dhanshika (born 20 November 1989) is an Indianactress who predominantly appears inTamil cinema, alongside roles inKannada andTelugufilms. She gained recognition for her performances inPeraanmai (2009) andAravaan (2012). Her portrayal of Vanapechi in theperiod dramaParadesi (2013) earned her theFilmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actress,[1] and she won the same award for her role as Yogi in the Rajinikanth-starrerKabali (2016).[2]
She starred in several films includingPeraanmai (2009),[3]Maanja Velu (2010)[4] andNil Gavani Sellathey (2010).[5] Regarding her role inNil 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 inAravaan (2012) andParadesi.[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 filmYa 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 ofRajinikanth's daughter inKabali (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 filmEnga 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 filmsUru andSolo.[15][16]Vizhithiru,Kaathadi, andKaalakkoothu released to negative reviews.[17][18][19] Her Kannada debutUdgharsha (2019) released to positive reviews.[20] Her next filmIruttu released to mixed and positive reviews.[21] She was cast inLaabam in a negative role.[22] She has also been cast inYogi Da.[23] The multilingual filmsKitna andVaalujada got stuck in production.[24][25]
On August 29, 2025, Tamil actorsVishal and Sai Dhanshika officially announced their engagement in a private ceremony held at Vishal's residence inAnna Nagar, Chennai, which coincided with Vishal's 48th birthday.[26][27][28] The couple's relationship began as a friendship 15 years ago.[29][30]
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