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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. All We Imagine as Light (2024) — Prabha
2. Spyder (2017) — Bhairavadu / Sudalai's Mother
3. Girls Will Be Girls (2024) — Anila
4. North 24 Kaatham (2013) — Lajjo
5. Pisaasu (2014) — Angry husband's wife
6. Urumi (2011) — Bard in Chirakkal court
7. Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013) — Police Commissioner
8. Kerala Cafe (2009) — Zeba
9. Killer Soup (2024) — Kirthima Kadathanathan
10. Super Sharanya (2022) — Pedestrian (Cameo)
11. Cocktail (2010) — Elsa
12. Pada (2022) — Sheeja PK
13. Shikkar (2010) — Naxalite
14. Maharani (2021) — Kaveri Sreedharan
15. Biriyaani (2021) — Khadeeja
16. Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla (2013)
17. Poacher (2024) — Dina
18. Mura (2024) — Asha
19. OK Computer (2021) — Monalisa Paul
20. Counterfeit Kunkoo (2018) — Smita
21. Ouseppinte Osiyathu (2025) — Dhanya
22. Kalam (2016) — Housekeeper
23. Hotel California (2013) — Special Appearance
24. Masala Republic (2014) — AGS Officer Kani
25. Assi (2026) — Parima
26. Thalaimai Seyalagam (2024) — Durga
27. Burma (2014) — Clara
28. She (2019) — Vasu’s sister
29. 1956, Central Travancore (2019) — Kela's wife
30. A Flowering Tree (2007)
31. Vichithram (2022) — Martha
32. Karmayogi (2012)
33. Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024) — Thankam
34. Tryst With Destiny (2020)
35. Forbidden (2022) — Chaavi
36. The Dolphins (2014) — Varalakshmi
37. The Quarrel (2022) — Sathi
38. Kirkkan (2023) — Farsana Rasheed
39. Memories of a Machine (2016)
40. Ek Ruka Hua Faisla