Dhanya later played notable character roles in the Malayalam films including critically acclaimed Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Jana Gana Mana and Saudi Vellakka.
[1] Dhanya Ananya completed degree in journalism from Mar Ivanios college, Thiruvananthapuram.
During her college days, Dhanya acted in short films and numerous music videos.
[2] She also started to explore acting, which led her to pursue MA Theatre studies from Sree Sankara University, Kalady.
In the theatre production Thuramukham directed by Gopan Chitambaran, she played the character Umanii.