Saniya Iyappan (born 20 April 2002)Happy birthday Saniya Iyappan – 5 things you should know about the actress. The Times of India. is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films and television shows. She is best known for her roles in the films Queen (2018) and Lucifer (2019). Saniya is a recipient of a Filmfare Award South and two SIIMA awards.
Career Saniya started her career in television as a contestant in the dance reality show D2 - D 4 Dance on Mazhavil Manorama. She finished as the second runner-up on the show."Saniya Iyappan – All Set To Conquer The World Like A Queen"
Saniya made her film acting debut with Balyakalasakhi in 2014, portraying the younger version of Isha Talwar's character. She also acted in Apothecary in the same year, as the daughter of Suresh Gopi. After playing brief roles in various films, Saniya played her first lead role in the 2018 film Queen."I haven’t got my due in D4 Dance: Saniya Iyappan" Her performance earned her several accolades including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South. She next starred in Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut Lucifer. Then she starred in Mammootty starred film The Priest in a cameo.Spotted! Saniya Iyappan dubs for Mammootty’s ‘The Priest’ She next played the lead role in a rape and revenge horror thriller film titled Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi, opposing Vishnu Unnikrishnan, where her performance was critically acclaimed.Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Saniya Iyappan wrap the shooting of ‘Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi’
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Language Notes 2014 Balyakalasakhi Suhara (Childhood)MalayalamChild artistApothecaryVijay's daughter2017 Vedham Saniya2018 QueenChinnuFilmfare Award for Best Female Debut – SouthVanitha Film Awards - Best Female DebutSIIMA Award - Best Debut MalayalamPretham 2Niranjana 2019SakalakalashalaSwapnaLuciferJhanviSIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress - MalayalamPathinettam PadiSaniaSpecial appearance in the "Party Song"2021The PriestDiya AlattKrishnankutty Pani ThudangiBeatrice2022SaluteMalavikaSaniya Iyappan on Dulquer Salmaan-Diana Penty film: This one is going to be very close to my heart!Photo: Saniya Iyappan joins the cast of the Dulquer Salmaan-Diana Penty starrerSaturday NightVaishanavi 2023 Irugapatru Divya Tamil 2024 Sorgavaasal Revathy 2025 L2: Empuraan Jhanvi Malayalam 2026 Varavu Lisha Tamil
Television Year TV Series RoleLanguage Notes2014Super Dance 6ContestantMalayalamReality dance show;Winner2015D 4 DanceSeason 2;2nd runner-up2017D 4 Dance: ReloadedSpin-off of D4 Dance;5th place2019D 4 Dance: D5 Junior1 episode2021D5Season finale2022KanalpoovuHerselfGuest appearance
Web series Year Title RoleLanguage Channel Notes2019Karikku: Thera ParaAshwathy AchuMalayalamKarikku1 episode;2021InstagraamamNee stream
Music videos
Year Music Album RoleLanguage Notes2014Va Va Mannikanda BhakthaMalayalamMusic album2018NallonamHerself 2026 Kalyani (Remix) Kalyani Malayalam/Hindi
Short films Year Short Films RoleLanguage Notes2017BelovedParuMalayalamShort film2019Strings
Awards
Year Film Award Category Result2019 Queen Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut SIIMA Awards Best Debut Vanitha Film Awards Best Newcomer Actress 2020 Lucifer SIIMA Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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