Gouri G. Kishan (born 17 August 1999) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She is best known for her role of the younger version of Trisha's character Jaanu in the film '96 (2018).
Early life Gouri G Kishan was born on 17 August 1999 at Adoor in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala to Geethakishan and Veena. Her mother is from Vaikom, Kottayam. Her native language is Malayalam. She was raised in Chennai and did her schooling at The Hindu Senior Secondary School in Chennai. She then completed her B.A. degree in Journalism from Christ University, Bengaluru.
Career Gouri G Kishan played the younger version of Trisha's character, Jaanu, in the Tamil-language film, '96 (2018). She won the role after her uncle in Dubai told her about the casting call. Gouri was studying grade 12 and was called for an audition for the film. Her performance in the film received positive reviews and brought further film offers. In 2019, she made her debut in Malayalam cinema with Margamkali (2019). She was set to make her debut in the film Anugraheethan Antony with Sunny Wayne, but the production of the film was delayed, which meant that Margamkali ended up releasing first. She starred opposite Bibin George in Margamkali.
In 2020, she reprised her role as Jaanu in the Telugu remake of 96, Jaanu, which marked her Telugu debut. Her performance in the film was praised by critics. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu remarked that "Gouri G Kishan as the teenage Samantha is brilliant". She played a college student in Master (2021). Gouri also starred in Karnan playing one of the three heroines along with Rajisha Vijayan and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli. with Dhanush, which is directed by Mari Selvaraj. She made her lead Telugu debut with Sridevi Shoban Babu (2023), playing the titular female role.
Filmography
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Film Year Title Role(s) Language(s) Notes 2018 '96 Young Janaki Devi a.k.a. Jaanu Tamil 2019 Margamkali Jessy Malayalam 2020Jaanu Young Janaki Devi aka JaanuTelugu 2021 Master SavithaTamil KarnanPoyilaalAnugraheethan AntonySanjana Madhavan Malayalam 2022Putham Pudhu Kaalai VidiyaadhaaPC KuyiliTamilAmazon Prime original; segment Mugakavasa Mutham 2023 Beginning Nithya Sridevi Shoban Babu Sridevi Telugu Anuragam Janani MalayalamAdiyae SenthaazhiniTamil Ulagammai Ulagammai Little Miss Rawther Naina RawtherMalayalam 2024 Oru Sarkar Ulpannam Divya Hot Spot DhanyaTamil segment: "Happy Married Life" Boat Lakshmi2025 Sahasam Sera Issac Malayalam OthersDr. MadhuTamil2026Love Insurance Kompany Kalki Production #1 Tamil
Web series +YearTitleRoleLanguageStreaming platformNotes2022Paper RocketCharuTamilZEE52025Love Under Construction Gouri Gopakumar Malayalam Disney+Hotstar Suzhal: The Vortex Muthu aka Madhubala Tamil Amazon Prime
Music videos + Year AlbumRole Composed By Label Language 2019"Hi Hello Kadhal"Sruthi DasVinayak SashikumarYouTubeMalayalam 2020"Maraiyadha Kaneer Illai"Jen MartinSony Music SouthTamil2021"Magizhini"Govind VasanthaSaregama Originals2022"Mozhigal Njan Varikal Nee"HerselfBasil V EdapaduBehindwoodsMalayalam
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result 2018 Edison Awards Best Debut Actress '96 Vikatan Awards SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Tamil 8th South Indian International Movie Awards 2020 SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – TeluguBest Supporting ActressJaanu 10th South Indian International Movie Awards 2021 9th South Indian International Movie Awards
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