
Kaniha
Known for Acting · 45 credits
- Born
- 1982-07-03 (age 43)
- Place of birth
- Madurai, Tamilnadu, India
- Also known as
- Kanika · Kanihaa · Sravanthi · Kanika · കനിഹ · Divya Venkatasubramaniam
Biography
Divya Venkatasubramaniam (born 3 July 1982), best known by her stage name Kanika (known in Malayalam film industry as Kaniha),is an Indian film actress, occasional dubbing artist, playback singer, and TV anchor. Making her debut in the 2002 Tamil film "Five Star", she went on to work in other South Indian film industries, including Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, as well. She is perhaps best known for her performances as Eashwari in her debut film "Five Star", Gayathri in "Varalaru - History of Godfather" and Thenmozhi in "Autograph". She made waves in the Malayalam film industry with back to back successful films Bhagyadevatha and Pazhassi Raja.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (43)

Bro Daddy
2022
as Elsy Kurian

The Greatest of All Time
2024

Anniyan
2005
as Nandini Raghuram (Voice)

O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
as Woman at the clinic (Cameo Appearance)

How Old Are You
2014
as Susan

Drama
2018
as Mercy

Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Voice Dubbing for Shriya Saran

Varalaru
2006
as Gayathri

Paappan
2022
as Sussan

Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu
2014
as Waheeda

Sachein
2005
as Shalini (Voice)

CBI 5: The Brain
2022
as Susan George / Ambika Unnithan

Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
2004
as Sandhya

Abrahaminte Santhathikal
2018
as Diana Joseph

Autograph
2004
as Thenmozhi

Bavuttiyude Namathil
2012
as Mariam

Christian Brothers
2011
as Stella

Aethiree
2004
as Gayathri Natarajan

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
as Kaitheri Makkam

Mamangam
2019
as Chirudevi

Rudra Simhasanam
2015
as Mohini

Drona 2010
2010
as Thulasi

Cobra
2012
as Ani

Sye
2005
as Renuka

Niram Marum Ulagil
2025
as Fathima

Train

Five Star
2002
as Eashwari

To Noora with Love
2014
as Salima

Bhagyadevatha
2009
as Daisy

Spirit
2012
as Meera

10 Kalpanakal
2016
as Sara

Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
2023
as Kanagarani

Perfume
2022
as Abhirami

Weapon
2024
as Damini
Ek Din... Achanak
2011
as Ranu Chaturvedi (as Kanika)

My Big Father
2009
as Ancy

Ennittum
2006
as Sneha

Lonappante Mammodisa
2019
as Neelima

Once Upon a Time in Madras
2024
as Kowsi (Special appearance)

Orissa
2013
as Chandrabhaga

Ottesi Cheputunna
2003
as Divya

Kural

Annavru
2003
as Subbulakshmi
About Kaniha
Divya Venkatasubramaniam (born 3 July 1982), best known by her stage name Kanika (known in Malayalam film industry as Kaniha),is an Indian film actress, occasional dubbing artist, playback singer, and TV anchor. Making her debut in the 2002 Tamil film "Five Star", she went on to work in other South Indian film industries, including Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, as well. She is perhaps best known for her performances as Eashwari in her debut film "Five Star", Gayathri in "Varalaru - History of Godfather" and Thenmozhi in "Autograph". She made… With 45 credits spanning from 2002 to 2025, Kaniha has appeared in 43 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kaniha Movies
- Bro Daddy (2022) — as Elsy Kurian
- The Greatest of All Time (2024)
- Anniyan (2005) — as Nandini Raghuram (Voice)
- O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) — as Woman at the clinic (Cameo Appearance)
- How Old Are You (2014) — as Susan
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