Saniya Iyappan (born 20 April 2002) is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for her roles in the films Queen (2018) and Lucifer (2019).

Acting career

Saniya started her career in television, as a contestant in the dance reality show D2 - D 4 Dance on Mazhavil Manorama. She emerged as the second runner-up of the show.Saniya made her film acting debut with Baalyakaalasakhi in 2014, portraying the childhood of Isha Talwar. She also acted in Apothecary in the same year, as the daughter of Suresh Gopi. After playing brief roles in various films, Saniya played her first lead role in the 2018 film Queen. Her performance earned her several accolades including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South. She next starred in Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut Lucifer. Then she starred in Mammootty starred film The Priest in a cameo role. She next played the lead role in a rape and revenge horror thriller film titled Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi, opposing Vishnu Unnikrishnan, where her performance was critically acclaimed.

Career

Saniya started her career in television, as a contestant in the dance reality show ''D2 - D 4 Dance'' on Mazhavil Manorama. She emerged as the second runner-up of the show.Saniya made her film acting debut with ''Balyakalasakhi'' in 2014, portraying the younger version of Isha Talwar's character. She also acted in ''Apothecary'' in the same year, as the daughter of Suresh Gopi. After playing brief roles in various films, Saniya played her first lead role in the 2018 film ''Queen''. Her performance earned her several accolades including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South. She next starred in Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut ''Lucifer''. Then she starred in Mammootty starred film ''The Priest'' in a cameo. She next played the lead role in a rape and revenge horror thriller film titled Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi, opposing Vishnu Unnikrishnan, where her performance was critically acclaimed.