Santhi Mayadevi

Indian actress

  • Advocate
  • television presenter
  • actress
  • screenwriter
Years active2007–presentParent(s)Velayudhan Pillai
Radha Velayudhan

Santhi Mayadevi, also known as Adv. Santhi or Santhi Priya is an Indian actress and a well-known advocate who primarily acts in Malayalam film industry.

After hosting some television shows, she made her debut as an actress in Ganagandharvan. However, her performance in Drishyam 2 was acclaimed by the audience. In 2023 she marked her Tamil debut with Vijay's Leo. Then she associates with director Jeethu Joseph for the first time as a co-script writer for the film Neru.[1][2]

Early life

Mayadevi born in a Malayali Nair family[3] to Velayudhan Pillai and Radha Velayudhan in Kerala, India. She is well known for her advocacy roles in popular Malayalam movies Drishyam 2 and Neru.[4][5][6][7]

Filmography

As an actress

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2019 Ganagandharvan Adv. Anamika Debut film [8]
2021 Drishyam 2 Adv. Renuka [9]
2022 Naalam Mura SP Reena John IPS [10]
2023 Leo Parthiban's Advocate Debut Tamil film [11]
Neru Ahaana Also Debut film as a screenwriter [12][13][14][15]

References

  1. ^ Ayush (1 August 2023). "Shanthi Mayadevi: Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, Nationality, Movies". Wiki Biography. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  2. ^ "'ജോർജുകുട്ടി'യെ വക്കീൽ ആക്കിയ ശാന്തി മായാദേവി; അഭിമുഖം". www.manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. ^ Santhi Mayadevi | Neru | Interview. Ginger Media Entertainments. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Fahadh Faasil confirms a new film with 'Drishyam' director Jeethu Joseph". The Times of India. 17 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  5. ^ "'Drishyam 2' actress Santhi Mayadevi joins the cast of 'Leo'". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Malayalam Actress Santhi Mayadevi Joins The Cast Of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo". News18. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  7. ^ Shanthi Mayadevi. Red FM Malayalam. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Shrijith, Sajin (28 September 2019). "Ganagandharvan review | Pleasantly absurd and relevant". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Fahadh Faasil confirms a new film with 'Drishyam' director Jeethu Joseph". The Times of India. 27 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  10. ^ https://www.ottplay.com/news/malayalam-has-a-good-space-for-courtroom-web-series-says-actress-santhi-mayadevi/f66348ccfa78
  11. ^ "'Drishyam 2' actress Santhi Mayadevi joins the cast of 'Leo'". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Fahadh Faasil joins hands with 'Drishyam' director Jeethu Joseph". The Hindu. 16 May 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  13. ^ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (22 December 2023). "Neru Review: A Nuanced Depiction Of Consent With An In-Form Mohanlal". www.filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  14. ^ "HC refuses to stay release of Mohanlal starrer 'Neru' over plagiarism charges". English.Mathrubhumi. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  15. ^ Shriijth, Sajin (21 December 2023). "Neru Movie Review: Sensitive, insightful legal drama with an unwavering focus". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 June 2024.


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