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{{Short description|Indian Tamil actress}}
{{For|the village in Assam|Kaniha, Kamrup}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kanika
| image = Kanihaa.jpg
| birth_name = Divya Venkatasubramaniam Iyer
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|07|03}}
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| alma_mater = [[BITS Pilani]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|Voice actor|Playback singer|TV anchor}}
| yearsactive = 2002-present
| image_size = 200px
| other names = Kaniha, Sravanthi
| spouse = {{Marriage|Shyam Radhakrishnan|2008}}
| children = Sai Rishi
}}

'''Divya Venkatasubramaniam Iyer''', better known by her stage name '''Kaniha''', is an Indian actress who predominantly works in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] cinema along with a few [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] movies.<ref name="Kaniha turns hot in Mollywood">{{cite web |title=Kaniha turns hot in Mollywood |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Kaniha-turns-hot-in-Mollywood-imagegallery-malayalam-jlvmW5ijjhg.html?html=5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905070218/http://www.sify.com/movies/Kaniha-turns-hot-in-Mollywood-imagegallery-malayalam-jlvmW5ijjhg.html?html=5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 September 2014 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref name="Kaniha to play female lead in Mammooty starrer Cobra">{{cite web |title=Kaniha to play female lead in Mammooty starrer Cobra |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/kaniha-play-female-lead-mammooty-starrer-cobra-197 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=30 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111211132640/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/kaniha-play-female-lead-mammooty-starrer-cobra-197 |archive-date=11 December 2011}}</ref> Kaniha made her debut in the 2002 Tamil film ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |title=The voice behind Shriya in Sivaji |access-date=8 June 2009 |archive-date=16 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916132230/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Early life==
Kanika was born 3 July 1982<ref>{{cite web|work=Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kaniha-rings-in-40-with-zeal-says-bring-it-on-40s/articleshow/92646745.cms|title=Kaniha rings in 40 with zeal, says, 'bring it on 40s' |date=4 July 2022 }}</ref> as Divya Venkata Subramaniam in [[Madurai]]. Her father Venkata Subramaniam Iyer was an [[engineer]]. She won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Educational Excellence in 1999. She pursued her [[Mechanical engineering]] degree from 1999 to 2003 at [[BITS Pilani]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nambidi |first=Parvathy |date=24 February 2013 |title=Topper meets her match |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2013/Feb/25/topper-meets-her-match-453402.html |access-date=28 April 2024 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |year=2006 |title=Sandpaper - The BITSAA Magazine |url=https://sandpaper.bitsaa.org/archives/links/SandpaperSpring2006/03_coverstory/Creative%20Arts.htm |access-date=26 April 2024 |website=BITSAA International}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2003 |title=Srikanth's new movie details |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news232.html |access-date=1 May 2024 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>

Having improved her singing talent since childhood by participating in pop music and light music shows, Divya was interested in performing arts. While she was still studying, she gave stage performances as a pop singer from time to time. When she was scheduled to perform at the [[Miss Chennai|Miss Chennai beauty pageant]] in 2001, she was selected to participate in the pageant after a model had backed out at the last minute.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |title=The voice behind Shriya in Sivaji |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-date=16 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916132230/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Despite lack of experience, she emerged victorious in the contest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vibamisschennai.com/home2001.htm |title=Miss Chennai 2001 |publisher=vibamisschennai.com |access-date=7 June 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204123516/http://vibamisschennai.com/home2001.htm |archive-date=4 February 2009}}</ref>

==Career==

[[Susi Ganesan]] spotted Kanika on a magazine cover page and insisted on her performing the lead female role in his second feature film. Divya eventually entered the [[Film industry]], accepting the offer, while her name was changed to Kanika. Her debut film was the [[Mani Ratnam]]-produced ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' (2002) with [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]], who made his acting debut as well, in which Kaniha portrayed a traditional village girl. She completed the entire film during her summer holidays, since she was a student.<ref name="rediff2007">[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm The voice behind Shriya in Sivaji] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916132230/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |date=16 September 2015 }}. Rediff.com (31 December 2004). Retrieved 27 February 2012.</ref>

Kanika turned down all projects that were subsequently offered to her, including films by [[S. Shankar]] and [[P. C. Sreeram]],<ref name="rediff2007"/> and went on to complete her graduation. Even before she finished her graduation, she completed her Telugu debut film ''[[Ottesi Cheputunna]]'' during her winter vacations, acting under another stage name Sravanthi.<ref>{{cite web |work=Deccan Herald |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/dec21/mr4.asp |date=21 December 2003 |title=Annavaru - Kannada |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031230184004/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/dec21/mr4.asp |archive-date=30 December 2003 |access-date=2 October 2023}}</ref><ref name="idlebrain1">[http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-naaautograph.html Telugu cinema Review – Naa Autograph – Sweet Memories – Ravi Teja, Bhumika Chawla, Gopika] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706052121/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-naaautograph.html |date=6 July 2017 }}. Idlebrain.com (11 August 2004). Retrieved 27 February 2012.</ref> In regard to her performance, ''Idlebrain'' wrote: "Sravanthy looks homely in the film and suited the character. She performed well. She is good at dances as well".<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-ottesi.html Telugu Cinema – Review – Ottesi Cheputunna – Srikanth, Sivaji – E Sathi Babu – Vidya Sagar – Anil] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127033654/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-ottesi.html |date=27 January 2022 }}. Idlebrain.com (11 April 2003). Retrieved 27 February 2012.</ref>

After completing her studies, Kanika decided to give herself a go at the Tinsel towns. She starred in the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada film]] ''Annavaru'' (2004), a remake of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Thalapathi]]'' (1991), stepping into Kannada filmdom, too. She followed the movie with a cameo role in [[Cheran (director)|Cheran's]] ''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]].'' Kaniha next appeared in a comedy oriented role in a commercial film by [[K. S. Ravikumar]], ''[[Aethiree]]'' along with [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]], [[Sadha|Sada]], in which she portrayed a "naughty [[Brahmin]] girl".<ref name="rediff2007"/> ''Sify'' labelled her performance in the film as "outstanding".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140906050811/http://www.sify.com/movies/aethiree-review-tamil-13461125.html Movie Review:Aethiree]. Sify.com. Retrieved 27 February 2012.</ref> She returned to Telugu cinema, accepting to reprise her role in the Telugu remake of ''Autograph'', ''[[Naa Autograph]]'', playing the same role as in the original version.<ref name="idlebrain1"/>

Kanika has ventured into playback singing and dubbing as well. Having a vast experience and being a professional singer before turning actress, Kanika got the offer to sing the theme song of her debut film ''Five Star''. She then became a dubbing artiste, dubbing for actresses [[Genelia D'Souza]] in ''[[Sachein]]'' (2005), [[Sadha]] in ''[[Anniyan]]'' (2005) and [[Shriya Saran]] in ''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]'' (2007).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |title=The voice behind Shriya in Sivaji |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-date=16 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916132230/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>

After her marriage, when she was supposed to bid adieu to the film industry, Kanika returned to [[Malayalam cinema]] in 2009, with the films ''[[Bhagyadevatha]]'', directed by veteran [[Sathyan Anthikkad]] and starring [[Jayaram]] and [[Narain (actor)|Narain]] as well, and ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]]'', directed by reputed director [[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]] and starring [[Mammootty]], [[Sarath Kumar]] and [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] among others. While the former one, in which she played the role of a homely Christian girl, was highly successful at the box office, the latter one, a biographical [[historical film]], in which she played the role of a queen opposite [[Mammootty]]. Her performance in ''Bhagyadevatha'' led to her winning several awards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100204071427/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/010110-2.shtml Dailynews – 8 Best Actor awards in one year for Kanika!]. Cinesouth.com (31 January 2010). Retrieved 27 February 2012.</ref>

She was starred with [[Mammootty]] in ''[[Abrahaminte Santhathikal]]'' (2018) and ''[[Mamangam (film)|Mamangam]]'' (2018). She working with [[Mohanlal]] and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in the comedy drama ''[[Bro Daddy]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kaniha-joins-the-cast-of-bro-daddy/articleshow/84754119.cms|title =Kaniha joins the cast of 'Bro Daddy'|newspaper =The Times of India|date =26 July 2021}}</ref>

She is best known for her stellar performance in the hit TV serial [[Ethirneechal (TV series)|''Ethirneechal'']] (2022-2024), has once again captivated audiences with her acting versatility. In a lesser-known but significant role, Kaniha made a cameo appearance in director [[Venkat Prabhu]]’s much-talked-about film ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' (2024), starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/did-you-know-ethirneechal-actress-kaniha-acted-in-vijays-film-goat/articleshow/113285278.cms|title =Did you know Ethirneechal actress Kaniha acted in Vijay's film Goat?|newspaper =The Times of India|date =12 September 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Kanika married Shyam Radhakrishnan, brother of [[Jayashree (Tamil actress)|Jayashree]] on 15 June 2008 who works as a US-based software engineer. They have a son Sai Rishi born in November 2010. Initially she had decided to leave the film industry, finishing her career as an actress, and to settle down in the US, stating that she, however, would complete her hitherto signed films.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} In January 2009 then, Kanika, unexpectedly, announced her comeback with the [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]-directed [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] ''[[Bhagyadevatha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/actress-kaniha-makes-her-comeback/ |title=Kanika makes her comeback |date=30 January 2009 |publisher=kollywoodtoday.com |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-date=4 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104032102/http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/actress-kaniha-makes-her-comeback/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ia.rediff.com/www/movies/2009/apr/15s2-interview-with-kaniha.htm |title=Kanika, the next big thing in Malayalam cinema |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-date=21 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021063808/http://ia.rediff.com/www/movies/2009/apr/15s2-interview-with-kaniha.htm |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/apr/09sld4-a-look-at-sathyan-anthikkads-bhagyadevatha.htm |title=The hottest summer release in Malayalam |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=11 June 2009 |archive-date=21 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021140738/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/apr/09sld4-a-look-at-sathyan-anthikkads-bhagyadevatha.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}

===As actress===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' || Eashwari || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2003 || ''[[Ottesi Cheputunna]]'' || Divya || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || rowspan="2"| Credited as Sravanthi
|-
|''[[Annavru (2003 film)|Annavaru]]'' || Subbulakshmi || [[Kannada]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || | ''[[Aethiree]]'' || Gayathri Iyer || rowspan="3" | Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]]'' || Thenmozhi Senthil ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Dancer (2005 film)|Dancer]]'' || Divya ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2006 || ''[[Naa Autograph]]'' || Sandhya || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Sye (2005 film)|Sye]]'' || Renu || Kannada ||
|-
| ''[[Varalaru (film)|Varalaru]]'' || Gayathri || Tamil ||{{Nominated}} – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]]
|-
| ''[[Ennittum]]'' || Sneha || rowspan="2" | [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2009 || ''[[Bhagyadevatha]]'' || Daisy Benny ||
|-
| ''[[Rajakumari (2009 film)|Rajakumari]]'' || Rajakumari || Kannada ||
|-
| ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]]'' || Kaitheri Maakam || rowspan="12" | Malayalam ||
|-
| ''[[My Big Father]]'' || Ancy ||
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2010 || ''[[Drona 2010]]'' || Tulasimani ||
|-
|| 2011 || ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]'' || Stella ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2012 || ''[[Cobra (2012 film)|Cobra]]'' || Annie ||
|-
| ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]'' || Meera ||
|-
| ''[[Bavuttiyude Namathil]]'' || Mariam ||
|-
| rowspan="1" | 2013 || ''[[Orissa (film)|Orissa]]'' || Chandrabhaga ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014 || ''[[To Noora with Love]]'' ||Sainaba ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/on-location-to-noora-with-love-all-about-noora/article5809735.ece |title=On location: To Noora with Love – All about Noora |first=P. K. Ajith |last=Kumar |newspaper=The Hindu |date=20 March 2014 |access-date=19 February 2018 |archive-date=19 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219210817/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/on-location-to-noora-with-love-all-about-noora/article5809735.ece |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You]]'' || Susan David || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu]]'' || Waahida ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Rudra Simhasanam]]'' || Mohini ||
|-
| ''[[O Kadhal Kanmani]]'' ||Pregnant women
|Tamil|| Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="1" | 2016 ||''[[10 Kalpanakal]]''|| Sara || rowspan="9" |Malayalam||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
|''[[Abrahaminte Santhathikal]]''||Diana Joseph ||
|-
|''[[Drama (2018 film)|Drama]]''|| Mercy John Chacko (Kunjumol) ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019 ||''[[Lonappante Mamodeesa]]''||Neelima||
|-
|''[[Mamangam (2019 film)|Mamangam]]''
| Chirudevi
|
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2022
|''[[Bro Daddy]]''||Elsy Kurian||<ref>{{cite news |last=Palisetty |first=Ramya |title=Prithviraj Sukumaran announces his second directorial Bro Daddy with Mohanlal |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prithviraj-sukumaran-announces-his-second-directorial-bro-daddy-with-mohanlal-1816663-2021-06-18 |access-date=15 July 2021 |work=[[India Today]] |date=18 June 2021 |archive-date=19 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619201702/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prithviraj-sukumaran-announces-his-second-directorial-bro-daddy-with-mohanlal-1816663-2021-06-18 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|''[[CBI 5: The Brain]]''||Susan George / Ambika Unnithan||
|-
|''[[Paappan]]''|| Susan||<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/15/suresh-gopi-to-reunite-with-joshiy-for-paapan-22836.html |title=Suresh Gopi to reunite with Joshiy for Paapan |work=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=6 March 2021 |archive-date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305040654/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/15/suresh-gopi-to-reunite-with-joshiy-for-paapan-22836.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|''Perfume: Her Fragnance''
|Abhirami
|
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir]]'' ||Kanagarani|| rowspan="5" |Tamil||
|-
|rowspan=3|2024
| ''[[Weapon (film)|Weapon]]'' || Damini ||
|-
|''[[The Greatest of All Time]]''||Abi Menon ||Special appearance<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/did-you-know-ethirneechal-actress-kaniha-acted-in-vijays-film-goat/articleshow/113285278.cms|title=Did you know Ethirneechal actress Kaniha acted in Vijay's film Goat?|website=timesofindia.com}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Once Upon A Time in Madras]]'' || Kowsi || Special appearance
|-
|2025 ||''[[Niram Marum Ulagil]]'' ||Fathima ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Aadukalam Naren, Suresh Menon's character names in Natty-starrer Niram Marum Ulagil revealed! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aadukalam-naren-suresh-menons-character-names-in-natty-starrer-niram-marum-ulagil-revealed/articleshow/118025055.cms |work=The Times of India |date=7 February 2025}}</ref>
|-
|}

===As dubbing artist===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film !! For !! Language
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Sachein]]'' || [[Genelia D'Souza]] || rowspan="3" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
| ''[[Anniyan]]'' || [[Sadha]]
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]'' || [[Shriya Saran]]
|}

===As playback singer===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title!! Film !! Language!! Composer!! Notes
|-
| 2002 || "Engalukku" || ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' || rowspan="2" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Parasuram-Radha ||
|-
| 2021 || "Thiruppavai" || ''Margazhi Thingal'' || Ravi G || Also actress in the music album
|}

==Television==
===Shows===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Program !! Role !! Channel!! Language
|-
|2006||''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru''|| rowspan="3" | Host||[[Vijay TV]]||rowspan="3"| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|2007–2008||''Mega Thangavettai''|| rowspan="2" | [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2008||''Annual Chutti Vikatan Children's Quiz Show''
|-
|2013||''Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum''|| rowspan="5" | Judge||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]||rowspan="8"| [[Malayalam]]
|-
|2015||''Uggram Ujjwalam''||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]
|-
|2016||'' comedy stars season 2''||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
|-
|2017||''Grand Magical Circus''|| rowspan="2" | [[Amrita TV]]
|-
|2019||''Kerala Dance League''
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2020||''Snehathode Veetil Ninnu''|| rowspan="2" | Herself||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]
|-
|''Health Desk''||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
|-
|2021||''Red Carpet''||Mentor||[[Amrita TV]]
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2022||''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''|| Guest ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||Tamil
|-
|''Cook with Comedy ''||Judge||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]||[[Malayalam]]
|-
|2023
|''Pongal Vilayattu''
|Participant
|rowspan="3"|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|rowspan="5"|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|2024–2025
|''Naanga Ready Neenga Ready Ah''
|Judge
|-
|2025
|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''|| Guest
|-
|2025
|''Single Pasanga''
|Judge
|[[Zee Tamil]]
|-
|}

===Serials===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Program !! Role !! Channel!!Language
!Notes
|-
|2008||''Thiruvillayadal''||Devi||rowspan="2"| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||rowspan="4"| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|-
|2022–2024
|''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal]]''
|Eshwari Gunasekaran
|{{Won}} - [[Tamil Nadu State Awards|Tamil Nadu State Television Awards]] for Best Character Actress
|-
|2022
|''[[Mad Company]]''||Podhum Ponnu
|[[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
| [[Web series]]
|-
|2024– 2025
|''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal Thodargiradhu]]''
|Eshwari Gunasekaran||Sun TV
|
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=November 2024}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film & TV shows
!Award
!Category
!Result
|-
|2007
|''[[Varalaru]]''
|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2010||''[[Pazhassiraja]]''||[[Asianet Film Awards]]||Special Jury Award||{{Won}}
|-
|2013
|''[[Bavuttiyude Namathil]]''
|[[Vanitha Film Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actress
|{{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
| rowspan="3" |''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal]]''
| Behindwoods Gold Icons
|Best Lead Cast On Television
|{{Won}}
|-
|[[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]]
|Thanga Mangai
|{{Won}}
|-
|2024
|[[Ananda Vikatan Awards|Ananda Vikatan Television Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actress
|{{Won}}
|-
|2025
|''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal Thodargirathu]]''
|[[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]]
|Thanga Mangai
|{{Won}}
|-
|2026
|''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal]]''
|[[Tamil Nadu State Awards|Tamil Nadu State Awards – Television]]
|Best Charector Actress –2022
|{{Won}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2016-2022 and TV Awards 2014-2022 announced {{!}} Full list|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/tamil-nadu-state-film-awards-2016-2022-and-tv-awards-2014-2022-announced-full-list-1503548795.html|website=The Statesman|date=2026-01-30|access-date=2026-02-02|language=en-US|first=Statesman News|last=Service}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[List of BITS Pilani alumni]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=1701016|name=Kanika}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150325161718/http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/kanika.asp Kanika's profile] at Nilacharal
* [http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/24sskanika.htm Interview to rediff.com in May 2007]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110929230703/http://www.flixster.com/actor/kanika Flixster Profile]

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Kaniha - Revision history

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