Kaniha
ActingAbout 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 waves in the Malayalam film industry with back to back successful films Bhagyadevatha and Pazhassi Raja.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kaniha reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kaniha's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kaniha remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Once Upon a Time in Madras, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kaniha Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kaniha's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kaniha.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Fathima | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Once Upon a Time in Madras | Kowsi (Special appearance) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Weapon | Damini | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | Kanagarani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Perfume | Abhirami | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Paappan | Sussan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | CBI 5: The Brain | Susan George / Ambika Unnithan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | Elsy Kurian | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mamangam | Chirudevi | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lonappante Mammodisa | Neelima | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Drama | Mercy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Abrahaminte Santhathikal | Diana Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 10 Kalpanakal | Sara | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Rudra Simhasanam | Mohini | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Woman at the clinic (Cameo Appearance) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | Waheeda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | How Old Are You | Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | To Noora with Love | Salima | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Orissa | Chandrabhaga | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bavuttiyude Namathil | Mariam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Spirit | Meera | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cobra | Ani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Stella | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ek Din... Achanak | Ranu Chaturvedi (as Kanika) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Drona 2010 | Thulasi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | My Big Father | Ancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Kaitheri Makkam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bhagyadevatha | Daisy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Voice Dubbing for Shriya Saran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ennittum | Sneha | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Varalaru | Gayathri | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sye | Renuka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Nandini Raghuram (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sachein | Shalini (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph Sweet Memories | Sandhya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Gayathri Natarajan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Autograph | Thenmozhi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Annavru | Subbulakshmi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ottesi Cheputunna | Divya | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Five Star | Eashwari | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Kural | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Train | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kaniha - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kaniha?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaniha is "Once Upon a Time in Madras" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Kaniha acted in?
Kaniha has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kaniha?
Other notable films include "Autograph", "Anniyan", and "Five Star".