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Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Ananthika Sanilkumar? Meet 19-year-old actress, black-belt holder, trained in four classical dances and Rajinikanth's youngest co-star
Ananthika Sanilkumar has hit the spotlight with her nuanced yet graceful on-screen performance in 8 Vasantalu, at just the age of 19. The actress who made a silent debut in cinema in 2022 has now gradually captured much attention, courtesy of her talents and achievements, which extend far beyond the celluloid. In this article, we will learn a little bit more about her. Who is Ananthika Sanilkumar? Born in February 2006, Ananthika Sanilkumar is a rising South Indian actress who has achieved notable feats in both the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She hails from Thissur in Kerala and stays with her parents and a younger sister. After completing her schooling, the young starlet is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in law from Kerala. With her family's support, she has been balancing both her educational and professional commitments seamlessly. Ananthika Sanilkumar is trained in various art forms From a young age of just 5, Ananthika began learning classical dances. With constant practice and enthusiasm, she has now been professionally trained in a total of four classical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam. She has performed in several stage shows since a young age, showcasing her graceful expertise in all four dance forms. However, that's not the end of all talents for Ananthika. She is also trained in karate and holds a black belt, which is the highest rank possible in the art. Additionally, she is also skilled in Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art originating from Kerala. Moreover, she also knows sword fighting and plays the traditional instrument called the Chenda. Ananthika's film debut at the age of 17 One of the youngest actresses to debut in mainstream cinema, Ananthika forayed into films in 2022 with the Telugu film Rajahmundry Rose Milk. After this, Ananthika then bagged a few minor film offers in Malayalam cinema before landing a bigger Tamil opportunity with Vikram Prabhu starrer Raid in 2023. Here, she played the female lead role, and her performance was well-received. The same year, she appeared in Nithiin's film Mad, which again brought the spotlight to her craft. Hereafter, Ananthika rose to incredible fame. Ananthika's parents were hesitant about her film debut In a previous interview with The New Indian Express, Ananthika's mother, Jini Sanilkumar, had mentioned how hesitant they were to let their daughter foray into films in the first place. She said, 'We were initially hesitant to accept any movie offers as we did not know much about the industry. However, with time, Ananthika developed an interest and wanted to give it a try.' Ananthika became Rajinikanth's youngest co-star At 18, Ananthika was roped in for superstar Rajinikanth 's film Lal Salaam, becoming one of the latter's youngest heroines. She played the role of Dhanalakshmi, the chief love interest of Vishnu Vishal's character, Thirunavukarasu. Ananthika delivered a strong performance with 8 Vasantalu Fast forward to now, in 2025, Ananthika delivered another powerful performance at the box office with 8 Vasantalu. Paired up opposite Ravi Theja Duggirala in the lead, her mature yet nuanced performance received special attention from fans. In fact, many of them tagged her as the sole driving force of the film's narrative from start to finish. The film put up a good hold at the box office and is all set to release on Netflix this week.
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
8 Vasantalu Twitter Review: Is Ananthika Sanilkumar-led romantic drama worth your time? Read 11 tweets to know
The Telugu romantic drama 8 Vasantalu has caused quite a stir on social media ahead of its big release on June 20. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Ananthika Sanilkumar, Hanu Reddy, and Ravi Theja Duggirala in lead roles. The film hit big screens on June 20, and despite clashing with some of the other anticipated movies, it seems 8 Vasantalu has maintained its footfall among audiences. Netizens have taken to Twitter to post their reviews after watching the film's FDFS. 8 Vasantalu Twitter review Well, the most overwhelming response to the movie has definitely been its hardcore romantic appeal. The Telugu romance has hit the right chords in terms of its genre and has been classified as a heartfelt movie. A large section of the audience has praised the brilliance of Ananthika as the lead heroine, who has delivered one of her best performances and done a perfect job of nailing her role. Many have tagged her work as fine and linear, which pairs up exceptionally well with the screenplay. Regarding the other aspects of the film, while some have found the narration to be quite lackluster and dull, others have claimed that the rich visuals compensate for this. The filmmaker's attempt to convey emotions and love stories in a poetic manner has also gained applause from viewers. Despite the positives, many viewers have also pointed out the factors that do not work for 8 Vasantalu. These include the underwhelming dialogues, lack of emotional depth, and a sense of pretentiousness in the second half, which has ruined the experience for many. More about 8 Vasantalu This movie marks director Phanindra Narsetti's second feature film after Manu in 2018. Furthermore, Ananthika, at just 17 years old, has been cast as the lead actress in the movie. Interestingly, the starlet has refused to accept any payment for the movie, a trait that the producers found to be a sign of real maturity.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘8 Vasantaalu' pre-release event: A poetic celebration of love and passion
The grand pre-release event of '8 Vasantaalu', produced by pan-India banner Mythri Movie Makers, was held in Hyderabad amid much fanfare. Directed by Phanindra Narsetti and starring Ananthika Sanilkumar in the lead, the film is set to hit theatres worldwide on June 20. Director Phanindra Narsetti expressed heartfelt gratitude to producers Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar, saying they support stories with soul, not just scale. 'They believed in people, not just projects. That's what makes Mythri the biggest production house,' he said. Highlighting Ananthika's dedication, he praised her for choosing passion over money. 'The film runs in reverse chronology, and no one should miss the opening sequence,' he noted. Actress Ananthika called it a once-in-a-lifetime role. 'Playing Ayodhya was transformative. This is not just a movie but an emotion,' she shared. Actor Ravi Teja, who plays Sanjay, dedicated his debut performance to his late grandfather and thanked the team for believing in him. Producer Ravi Shankar called Ananthika and Phanindra the pillars of the film. Shot in iconic locations like Kashmir, Ooty, Varanasi, and Agra, the movie is a visually rich and emotionally layered journey of a woman's life. The entire team, including cast, crew, lyricists, and technicians, expressed confidence that the film will resonate with audiences and urged viewers to experience it in theatres on June 20.
