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.

Santhi Mayadevi
Born
Occupations
Years active2007–present

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

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

Filmography

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As an actress

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
2019 Ganagandharvan Adv. Anamika Debut film [8]
2021 Drishyam 2 Adv. Renuka [9]
2022 Naalam Mura SP Reema John IPS [citation needed]
2023 Leo Parthiban's Advocate Debut Tamil film [10]
Neru Ahaana [11][12][13][14]

As a writer

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Year Title Director Notes
2023 Neru Jeethu Joseph Debut film as a screenwriter

References

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  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. ^ "'Drishyam 2' actress Santhi Mayadevi joins the cast of 'Leo'". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Fahadh Faasil joins hands with 'Drishyam' director Jeethu Joseph". The Hindu. 16 May 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "HC refuses to stay release of Mohanlal starrer 'Neru' over plagiarism charges". English.Mathrubhumi. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  14. ^ Shriijth, Sajin (21 December 2023). "Neru Movie Review: Sensitive, insightful legal drama with an unwavering focus". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 June 2024.