Saniya Iyappan Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)	Sanu
Profession	Actor, Dancer, Model
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Malayalam Film: Balyakalasakhi as Suhara (child artist) Tamil Film: Irugapatru (2023) as Divya TV: Super Dancer Junior Season 6 (2014) as a contestant telecast on Amrita TV
Awards	• 2020: Best Actress in a Supporting Role Award (Malayalam) at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for her role in the Malayalam film Lucifer (2019) • 2020: Youth Icon Award at the Ramu Kariat Film and Music Awards • 2019: Best Debut (Female) Award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for her role in the Malayalam film Queen (2018) • 2019: Best Female Debut Award at the Filmfare South Awards for her role in the Malayalam film Queen (2018) • 2019: Best Newcomer Award at the Vanitha Awards for her role in the Malayalam film Queen (2018) • 2019: Best Newcomer Award at the Asiavision Awards for her role in the Malayalam film Queen (2018)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	20 April 2002 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2025)	23 Years
Birthplace	Kochi
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Kochi
School	Nalanda Public School, Thammanam, Ernakulam
College/University	University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham, England
Educational Qualification	High School Pass
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading
Tattoo(s)	• Chest (left): A blue flower • Left forearm: Hamsa hand, Rising angel • Finger (middle; left): Evil eye
Controversies	• Saniya Iyappan faced sexual assault at a promotional event In 2022, during a promotional event for the Malayalam film Saturday Night at a mall in Kozhikode, Kerala, Sania Iyappan faced a sexual assault from the crowd. She reportedly reacted by slapping the person in public. [1]The Times of India
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Nakul Thampi (ex-boyfriend)
Family
Parents	Father- Iyappan Mother- Shantha
Siblings	Sister- Sadhika
Favourites
Actress	Grace Antony, Anna Ben, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Shobhana
Colour	Blue
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• MINI Cooper S

Some Lesser Known Facts About Saniya Iyappan

• Saniya Iyappan was interested in dance from a young age. She is trained in various dance forms, including traditional Bharatanatyam and contemporary modern styles.

• She started modelling as a child and participated in local talent shows.
  

  Saniya Iyappan at a talent show in Cochin

• She participated as a contestant in various dancing competitions on television. She was the winner of Super Dancer Junior 6 (2014) on Amrita TV, second runner-up in the D 4 Dance (season 2) in 2015, and fifth place in D 4 Dance: Reloaded (2017), both on Mazhavil Manorama.
  

  Saniya Iyappan (left) in D 4 Dance Reloaded

• She began as a child artist in 2014 and played a notable role in the Malayalam film Apothecary (2014) as Vijay’s daughter.

• Her debut as a lead actress was in the Malayalam film, Queen (2018).
  

  Saniya Iyappan on the poster of the Malayalam film Queen

• Her notable roles in the Malayalam films include Jhanvi in Lucifer (2019), Malavika in Salute (2022), and Vaishnavi in Saturday Night (2022).
  

  Saniya Iyappan (sitting on the bed) during the making of the Malayalam film Lucifer

• In 2023, she pursued an undergraduate degree in acting and performance at the University of Creative Arts (UCA) in London for six months. She opened up about the difficulties and racism she faced there.

• She appeared as Revathy in the Tamil film, Sorgavaasal (2024).
  

  Saniya Iyappan (left) in a scene from the Tamil film Sorgavaasal

• She likes to travel solo and also with her family. She often posts picture travelogues on her Instagram account.
  

  Saniya Iyappan in Thailand

• She follows a strict fitness routine.

• As of March 2025, she has over 2.8 million followers on her Instagram account, 1.3 million followers on her Facebook account, and 2.3 lakh subscribers on her YouTube channel.

• She played the role of Jhanvi in the Malayalam film, L2: Empuraan (2025).