Kani Kusruti News & Updates

Kani Kusruti feels she is an 'average actor', has no 'passion' for it: 'I reserve my pride, happiness for other things'

Kani Kusruti has had a wonderful year, professionally. Her film, All We Imagine As Light won the gra...

Dec 28, 2024 • Hindustan Times

Kani Kusruti on not hearing from Mohanlal and Mammootty after Cannes win: I don’t know if they did

Kani Kusruti's film 'All We Imagine As Light' won the Grand Prix Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festi...

Jun 07, 2024 • Indiatimes

Eyes First Look: Kani Kusruti and Nikhila Vimal Headline Manu Ashokan’s New Series

The first look of Eyes, the upcoming Malayalam series from Uyare filmmaker Manu Ashokan, has been un...

Aug 28, 2026 • Filmfare

Assi actor Kani Kusruti once quit acting over harassment, found her way back

Before the applause and acclaim, there was a moment when actor Kani Kusruti chose to walk away. The ...

Feb 05, 2026 • MSN

Kani Kusruti on portraying a sexual assault survivor in Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi': 'My close people have gone through it'

Kani Kusruti says she did not try to fully live the trauma of a rape survivor while preparing for he...

Feb 19, 2026 • MSN

Kani Kusruti on getting trolled for carrying a watermelon bag in support of Palestine at Cannes: ‘I am used to it’

Actor Kani Kusruti attended the Cannes Film Festival to see Payal Kapadia’s film All We Imagine As...

May 31, 2024 • Hindustan Times

Who is Kani Kusruti? All you need to know about the actress playing rape survivor in Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Assi’

In the spotlight for her striking role as a rape victim in the upcoming film 'Assi,' Kani Kusruti is...

Feb 05, 2026 • Indiatimes

Kani Kusruti is surprised at the global acclaim of All We Imagine As Light; says, “I am also discovering it while it’s happening”

Kani has proved herself the real ‘Maharani’ of movie acting with All We Imagine As Light. Kani i...

Dec 17, 2024 • Bollywood Hungama

I have never chased opportunities: Kani Kusruti

CHENNAI : It’s not yet six months into 2024 and already the year appears to belong to actor Kani K...

Apr 24, 2024 • The New Indian Express

Girls Will Be Girls: Kani Kusruti-starrer is a hard look at social diktats on girlhood and desire

The winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Girls Will Be Girls is a delica...

Dec 18, 2024 • The Telegraph

Kani Kusruti: I didn’t expect the year to go as it went

Had Kani Kusruti pre-empted that 2024 would turn out the way it did for her? Not really, the actor a...

Dec 17, 2024 • Mid Day

Who is Kani Kusruti? Award-winning actor grabs attention as a rape survivor in Anubhav Sinha-Taapsee Pannu’s Assi trailer

https://www.india.com/entertainment/who-is-kani-kusruti-award-winning-actor-grabs-attention-as-a-rap...

Feb 04, 2026 • India.com

Kani Kusruti says playing rape survivor in Assi was slightly easier than dealing with real-world traumas | Interview

Anubhav Sinha’s Assi has been billed as an urgent watch. The courtroom drama reunites the filmmake...

Feb 18, 2026 • Hindustan Times

Kani Kusruti recalls she was almost rejected for Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light'

If movies are fated, All We Imagine as Light definitely was for Kani Kusruti. This, even before dire...

Nov 21, 2024 • Mid Day

Cannes 2024: Kani Kusruti displays solidarity with Palestine, carries watermelon pouch on red carpet

Indian actor Kani Kusruti displayed solidarity with the victims of the war in Gaza while walking the...

May 25, 2024 • thehindu

Biriyaani to Nishiddho: Five Kani Kusruti films that are a must watch

The lead actress of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, Kani Kusruti, has a filmography that ...

Nov 26, 2024 • telegraphindia.com

‘Kirkkan's first look: Kani Kusruti to impress movie buffs after the critically acclaimed film ‘Biriyaani’

After getting much adulation for her lead character Khadeeja in the critically acclaimed film ‘Bir...

May 30, 2023 • Indiatimes

Kani Kusruti On Playing Rape Survivor In Taapsee Pannu's Assi: 'I Do Have A Sense Of Such Assaults, Traumas'

Kani Kusruti added that working on the film gave her insight into the legal system and how survivors...

Feb 18, 2026 • The Free Press Journal

‘I get overwhelmed in crowds’: Kani Kusruti on Cannes selection for ‘All We Imagine as Light’

Kani Kusruti was under the weather, bracing for another work trip to Kerala when the news broke. Her...

Apr 16, 2024 • thehindu

First look of Kani Kusruti-Nikhila Vimal-Shruti Ramachandran starrer Eyes unveiled

First look of Kani Kusruti-Nikhila Vimal-Shruti Ramachandran starrer Eyes unveiled ......

Aug 28, 2026 • The New Indian Express on MSN

Kani Kusruti feels ‘All We Imagine As Light’ will resonate with people across the world

All We Imagine As Light actor Kani Kusruti says the "surreal" Grand Prix win of Payal Kapadia's film...

May 31, 2024 • The Hindu

Please don’t cast me: 'Assi' actress Kani Kusruti makes an earnest plea, explains she still thinks in Malayalam

Kani Kusruti, who gained global fame with 'All We Imagine As Light', makes her Hindi debut in Anubha...

Feb 26, 2026 • The Times of India on MSN

Kani Kusruti says she loves Sean Penn, plans to watch One Battle After Another a third time

All We Imagine As Light star Kani Kusruti appears to be on a One Battle After Another binge-watch mo...

Oct 08, 2025 • MSN

Shuchi Talati's accomplished debut explores female adolescence in a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas.

The only Indian feature film at the Sundance Film Festival this year was debut director Shuchi Talat...

Dec 17, 2024 • Hindustan Times

Kani Kusruti on the art of stepping into & out of a role

The actor recalls how directors wanted her to internalise the character, leaving her a wreck. Today,...

Jul 11, 2026 • The Tribune

‘All We Imagine As Light’ actress Kani Kusruti wins IMDb breakout star award

Indian actress Kani Kusruti has won IMDb's “Breakout Star” STARmeter Award following her standou...

Jan 22, 2025 • The Telegraph

Payal Kapadia, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal join Kani Kusruti, Jeo Baby to produce ‘Guptam’

On Wednesday, the makers of Guptam unveiled a first-look poster along with the logline. “When her ...

Mar 12, 2025 • The Hindu

‘All We Imagine as Light’ movie review: Payal Kapadia’s radiant ode to a city and its outsiders

When the “spirit of Mumbai” is spoken about, to signify the city’s imagined resilience especia...

Sep 27, 2024 • The Hindu

Kani Kusruti to Anna Ben, here are the best pictures of the week

Yet another picture-perfect week went by. Instagram was filled with stunning photos of your favourit...

Feb 07, 2021 • Indiatimes

Cannes 2024: 'All We Imagine As Light's Kani Kusruti Shows Solidarity For Palestine With Her Watermelon Shaped Bag

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ made it to the Cannes Film Festival as India’s ent...

May 24, 2024 • Outlookindia