Shanthi Arvind (born 17 February 1980), also known as Santhi or Shanthi Master, is an Indian dancer and actress who works in Tamil-language films and television.[2] She began her career at the age of 10 in the film Kizhakku Vaasal (1990) as a dancer.[3] She is also known for being the title song dancer in the serial Metti Oli.[4]
Shanthi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shanthi Arvind 17 February 1980[1] |
| Other names | Metti Oli Shanthi Santhi |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Metti Oli |
| Children | 2 |
Shanthi made her television debut in the 2002 television series Metti Oli, which proved to be a major breakout role in her career, she later earned her self the name of "Metti Oli Shanthi" after her appearance in the show.[5][6] She also appeared in other television serials as an actress such as Kannana Kanne, Muthuzhagu and Kula Deivam.[7][8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Metti Oli | Title song dancer | Sun TV | [9] |
| 2015–2018 | Kula Deivam | Mangalasundari | Debut as actress | |
| 2017 | Super Challenge | Guest | TV show | |
| 2018–2021 | Eeramana Rojave | Maragatham and Thangam | Star Vijay | |
| 2018–2020 | Kalyana Parisu | Lakshmi Arjun | Sun TV | |
| 2020 | Suryavamsam | Special appearance | Zee Tamil | |
| Anbe Vaa | Choreographer | Sun TV | [10] | |
| 2021–2022 | Kannana Kanne | Renuka | ||
| 2021 | Ettam Arivu | Herself | ||
| 2021–Present | Muthuzhagu | Thilaga | Star Vijay | |
| 2022 | Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya | Guest | ||
| Anda Ka Kasam | Guest | |||
| Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | ||
| Poova Thalaya | Guest | Sun TV | ||
| 2022-2023 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Evicted Day 14 Guest for 14th & 15th weeks[11] |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Herself | Star Vijay | |
| Tamizha Tamizha | Herself | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2023–Present | Ilakkiya | Dhakshayini | Sun TV | |
| 2023–Present | Sakthivel: Theeyaai Oru Theeraa Kaadhal | Paramsothy | Star Vijay |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vaasal | Dancer in Thadukki Thadukki song | Debut as dancer[12] |
| 1999 | Jodi | Dancer in Kadhal Kaditham song | |
| Ninaivirukkum Varai | Dancer in Tirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa song | ||
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Dancer in Smayiyai song | |
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | Dancer in Naa Saltu kotta | ||
| Rhythm | Dancer in Thaniye Song | ||
| 2001 | Minnale | Dancer in Venmathi song | |
| Badri | Dancer in King of Chennai song | ||
| 2002 | Gemini | Dancer in O Podu | |
| Pakalppooram | Dancer in Hey Shingaari song | Malayalam Film | |
| 2003 | Whistle | Dancer in Kiruka Kadal Kirukaa | |
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Dancer in Naatukkoru Seithi | |
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Choreographer for Jana Gana Mana song | |
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | Choreographer for Meow Meow song | |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Choreographer | |
| 2023 | Leo | Shanmugam's Wife | Debut as Actress |
| 2023 | Kattil | Choreographer | Upcoming movie |