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Nithya Menen

Nithya Menen Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 8 April 1990
  • Place of Birth Bengaluru
  • Occupation Actor, Singer
  • Education Manipal University
  • Years active 1998-2002 (child Artist);, 2006‍-present

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ABOUT Nithya Menen

Nithya Menen: A Versatile South Indian Star's Ascent Nithya Menen, born NS Nithya on April 8, 1990, is a prominent Indian actress and singer, predominantly known for her work in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. With over 58 films to her credit, Menen is celebrated for her powerful portrayals and has garnered significant accolades, including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, two South Indian International Movie Awards, and two Nandi Awards. Her career began with a child role in Hanuman (1998) and her debut film, 7 O' Clock (2006). A breakthrough role in Ala Modalaindi (2011) won her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Subsequent successes in Telugu cinema included Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde (2013) and Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (2015), both earning her Filmfare Awards. Notable Telugu films also include Ishq (2012), Rudhramadevi (2015), Janatha Garage (2016), and Bheemla Nayak (2022). Menen's Tamil film journey includes critically acclaimed performances in O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), Kanchana 2 (2015), 24 (2016), and Mersal (2017), the latter earning her a Filmfare Award. Her portrayal in Thiruchitrambalam (2022) secured both the Filmfare Critics Award and the National Film Award for Best Actress. Her foray into Hindi cinema with Mission Mangal (2019) marked her highest-grossing release. Beyond films, Menen has judged Telugu Indian Idol (2022) and starred in web series like Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020-2022), Modern Love Hyderabad (2022), and Kumari Srimathi (2023), showcasing her versatility across mediums.

Nithya Menen FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Master Peace
  • Master Peace

    ( 2023 )

  • Idly Kadai
  • Idly Kadai

    ( 2025 )

  • Kumari Srimathi
  • Kumari Srimathi

    ( 2023 )

  • Dear Exes
  • Dear Exes

    ( Not Final )

  • Kolambi
  • Kolambi

    ( 2023 )

  • Kadhalikka Neramillai
  • Kadhalikka Neramillai

    ( Not Final )

  • We See the Sun
  • We See the Sun

    ( 2022 )

  • Aaraam Thirukalpana
  • Aaraam Thirukalpana

    ( Not Final )

  • Wonder Women
  • Wonder Women

    ( 2022 )

  • Breathe: Into the Shadows
  • Breathe: Into the Shadows

    ( 2020–2022 )

  • Thiruchitrambalam
  • Thiruchitrambalam

    ( 2022 )

  • 19 (1) (a)
  • 19 (1) (a)

    ( 2022 )

  • Modern Love Hyderabad
  • Modern Love Hyderabad

    ( 2022 )

  • Bheemla Nayak
  • Bheemla Nayak

    ( 2022 )

  • Gamanam
  • Gamanam

    ( 2021 )

  • Skylab
  • Skylab

    ( 2021 )

  • Ninnila Ninnila
  • Ninnila Ninnila

    ( 2021 )

  • Ommomme
  • Ommomme

    ( 2020 )

  • Anbudan Gautami Season 2
  • Anbudan Gautami Season 2

    ( 2020 )

  • Psycho
  • Psycho

    ( 2020 )

  • Mission Mangal
  • Mission Mangal

    ( 2019 )

  • Praana
  • Praana

    ( 2019 )

  • NTR Kathanayakudu
  • NTR Kathanayakudu

    ( 2019 )

  • Geetha Govindam
  • Geetha Govindam

    ( 2018 )

  • Awe!
  • Awe!

    ( 2018 )

  • Mersal
  • Mersal

    ( 2017 )

  • Iru Mugan
  • Iru Mugan

    ( 2016 )

  • Janatha Garage
  • Janatha Garage

    ( 2016 )

  • Kotigobba 2
  • Kotigobba 2

    ( 2016 )

  • Okka Ammayi Thappa
  • Okka Ammayi Thappa

    ( 2016 )

  • 24
  • 24

    ( 2016 )

  • Rudhramadevi
  • Rudhramadevi

    ( 2015 )

  • Kanchana 2
  • Kanchana 2

    ( 2015 )

  • O Kadhal Kanmani
  • O Kadhal Kanmani

    ( 2015 )

  • S/O Satyamurthy
  • S/O Satyamurthy

    ( 2015 )

  • 100 Days of Love
  • 100 Days of Love

    ( 2015 )

  • JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
  • JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai

    ( 2015 )

  • Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju
  • Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju

    ( 2015 )

  • Appaavin Meesai
  • Appaavin Meesai

    ( 2014 )

  • Bangalore Days
  • Bangalore Days

    ( 2014 )

  • Malini 22
  • Malini 22

    ( 2013 )

  • Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
  • Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde

    ( 2013 )

  • Myna
  • Myna

    ( 2013 )

  • Jabardasth
  • Jabardasth

    ( 2013 )

  • Okkadine
  • Okkadine

    ( 2013 )

  • Poppins
  • Poppins

    ( 2012 )

  • Ustad Hotel
  • Ustad Hotel

    ( 2012 )

  • Bachelor Party
  • Bachelor Party

    ( 2012 )

  • Doctor Innocentanu
  • Doctor Innocentanu

    ( 2012 )

  • Karmayogi
  • Karmayogi

    ( 2012 )

  • Thatsamayam Oru Penkutty
  • Thatsamayam Oru Penkutty

    ( 2012 )

  • Ishq
  • Ishq

    ( 2012 )

  • Violin
  • Violin

    ( 2011 )

  • Aidondla Aidu
  • Aidondla Aidu

    ( 2011 )

  • Veppam
  • Veppam

    ( 2011 )

  • 180
  • 180

    ( 2011 )

  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama
  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama

    ( 2011 )

  • Ala Modalaindi
  • Ala Modalaindi

    ( 2011 )

  • Makaramanju
  • Makaramanju

    ( 2010 )

  • Anwar
  • Anwar

    ( 2010 )

  • Apoorvaragam
  • Apoorvaragam

    ( 2010 )

  • Vellathooval
  • Vellathooval

    ( 2009 )

  • Angel John
  • Angel John

    ( 2009 )

  • Kerala Cafe
  • Kerala Cafe

    ( 2009 )

  • Josh
  • Josh

    ( 2009 )

  • A Mango Tree in the Front Yard
  • A Mango Tree in the Front Yard

    ( 2009 )

  • Akasha Gopuram
  • Akasha Gopuram

    ( 2008 )

  • Seven O' Clock
  • Seven O' Clock

    ( 2006 )

  • Choti Maa - Ek Anokha Bandhan
  • Choti Maa - Ek Anokha Bandhan

    ( 2001–2002 )

  • Hanuman
  • Hanuman

    ( 1998 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Nithya Menen AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress: Critics
  • The CineMAA Awards for Best Actress: Critics - 2013 Ishq

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - Critics - 2023 Thiruchitrambalam

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress - 2018 Mersal

  • Critics Award for Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Critics Award for Best Actress - 2016 Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2014 Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Nandi Awards for Special Jury Award - 2016 Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju

  • Best Actress
  • The Nandi Awards for Best Actress - 2011 Ala Modalaindi

  • Best Actress
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2024 Thiruchitrambalam

  • Best Actress: Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress: Critics - 2016 O Kadhal Kanmani

  • Best Actress
  • The Times of India Film Awards for Best Actress - 2013 Ishq

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

NITHYA MENEN NEWS

Clarification about Parvathy and Nithya Menen's pregnancy posts issued, actors starring in Anjali Menon's Wonder Women

October 31, 2022 12:49 pm

Both Nithya Menen and Parvathy have previously worked with Anjali Menon on the beloved Malayalam hit Bangalore Days, which also starred the likes of Nazriya, Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly and Dulquer Salmaan. 

Parvathy, Nithya Menen share pregnancy test results on social media, leaves everyone confused

October 28, 2022 4:08 pm

Malayalam actors Parvathy and Nithya Menen share an image of a pregnancy test kit result, leaving everyone confused.

19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi shine in this political drama

March 26, 2025 12:19 pm

19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, Indrajith Sukumaran and Indrans have delivered a very nuanced performance in the movie, which talks about some heavy emotional and political matters.

Nithya Menen refutes wedding rumours in Instagram video: 'There's no one in the picture'

July 26, 2022 8:30 pm

In a 3-minute-long clip, the OK Kanmani actor said there is no truth to the rumours about her wedding.

Nithya Menen breaks silence on wedding rumours: 'There is absolutely no truth'

July 20, 2022 7:01 pm

Nithya Menon was recently seen in Modern Love: Hyderabad. She is now looking forward to the release of 19(1)(a) opposite Vijay Sethupathi.

19(1)(a) teaser: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen star in this quietly intriguing film about freedom of speech

July 19, 2022 8:12 pm

19(1)(a) marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in the Malayalam film industry as a lead actor. He was earlier seen in the Mollywood movie Marconi Mathai.

Revathy: 'Connected with Modern Love Hyderabad because mothers-daughters are rarely portrayed as real'

July 08, 2022 8:08 pm

Revathy co-stars with Nithya Menen in the episode titled My Unlikely Pandemic Dream Partner in the Telugu version of the Prime Video show, based on The New York Times’ column.

If audiences like me, they will watch a film irrespective of language: Nithya Menen

July 06, 2022 2:57 pm

Nithya Menen, who works in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films, said her fans often ask her to star in a movie of their language.

Nithya Menen: Produced Skylab to create good content

December 03, 2021 6:43 pm

Nithya Menen speaks about her first production venture Skylab, and her upcoming projects Bheemla Nayak and Thiruchitrambalam.

Dhanush’s Thiruchitrambalam goes on floors. See teaser video, photos

August 05, 2021 9:13 pm

Dhanush's Thiruchitrambalam also stars Raashii Khanna, Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Bharathiraja and Prakash Raj.

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