# Gouri G. Kishan

Gouri G. Kishan (born 17 August 1999) is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. She is best known for her role of the younger version of Trisha's character Jaanu in the film '96 (2018).

## Career

Gouri G. Kishan played the younger version of Trisha's character, Jaanu, in the Tamil-language film, '96 (2018). She received 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 enabled her to receive 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 one of the titular roles.

## Personal life

Her mother is from Vaikom, Kottayam and father is from Adoor, Pathanamthitta. Her mother tongue is Malayalam. She spent much of her life in Chennai. She studied journalism at Christ University, Bengaluru.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
| 2018 | '96 | Young Janaki "Jaanu" Devi | Tamil | Debut film |
| 2019 | Margamkali | Jessy | Malayalam | Malayalam debut |
| 2020 | Jaanu | Young Janaki "Jaanu" Devi | Telugu | Telugu Debut |
| 2021 | Master | Savitha | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Karnan | Kokila | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Sanjana Madhavan | Malayalam | |
| 2022 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa | PC Kuyili | Tamil | Amazon Prime original; segment Mugakavasa Mutham |
| 2023 | Beginning | Nithya | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Sridevi Shoban Babu | Sridevi | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Anuragam | Janani | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Adiyae | Senthaazhini | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Ulagammai | Ulagammai | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Little Miss Rawther | Naina Rawther | Malayalam | |
| 2024 | Oru Sarkar Ulpannam | Divya | Malayalam | |
| 2024 | Hot Spot | Dhanya | Tamil | segment: "Happy Married Life" |
| 2024 | Boat | Lakshmi | Tamil | |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Streaming platform |
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Charu | Tamil | ZEE5 |
| 2025 | Love Under Construction | Gouri | Malayalam | Disney+Hotstar |
| 2025 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Muthu | Tamil | Amazon Prime |

### Music videos

| Year | Album | Role | Composed By | Label | Language |
| 2019 | "Hi Hello Kadhal" | Sruthi Das | Vinayak Sashikumar | YouTube | Malayalam |
| 2020 | "Maraiyadha Kaneer Illai" | | Jen Martin | Sony Music South | Tamil |
| 2021 | "Magizhini" | | Govind Vasantha | Saregama Originals | Tamil |
| 2022 | "Mozhigal Njan Varikal Nee" | Herself | Basil V Edapadu | Behindwoods | Malayalam |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2018 | Edison Awards | Best Debut Actress | '96 | Nominated |
| 2018 | Vikatan Awards | Best Debut Actress | '96 | Nominated |
| 2018 | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress | '96 | Nominated |
| 2021 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | Jaanu | Nominated |