Kani Kusruti
Biography
Kani Kusruti (born 12 September 1985) is an Indian actress and model known primarily for her work in Malayalam films. She first gained recognition in 2009 with the film Kerala Cafe and recently has starred in the independent films All We Imagine as Light and Girls Will Be Girls (both 2024). She completed her theatre education at the L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris. She has often criticised sexism in the Malayalam film industry and is very involved with feminist movements in India.
Filmography
Assi
2026
as Parima
Ouseppinte Osiyathu
2025
as Dhanya
Mura
2024
as Asha
All We Imagine as Light
2024
as Prabha
Girls Will Be Girls
2024
as Anila
Kirkkan
2023
as Farsana Rasheed
Vichithram
2022
as Martha
The Quarrel
2022
as Sathi
Pada
2022
as Sheeja PK
Forbidden
2022
as Chaavi
Super Sharanya
2022
as Pedestrian (Cameo)
Biriyaani
2021
as Khadeeja
The Discreet Charm of the Savarnas
2020
Tryst With Destiny
2020
She
2019
as Vasu’s sister
1956, Central Travancore
2019
as Kela's wife
The Tetrahedron
2018
as Divya
Theekuchiyum Panithulliyum
2018
Counterfeit Kunkoo
2018
as Smita
The Forsaken
2017
Spyder
2017
as Bhairavadu / Sudalai's Mother
Gi
2017
as Gi
Memories of a Machine
2016
Kalam
2016
as Housekeeper