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{{Short description|Indian Malayalam reality TV talent show}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox television
| name = Nayika Nayakan
| image =
| caption =
| genre = [[Reality television|Reality show]] [[Reality television|Talent hunt]]
| creator =
| developer =
| writer =
| director = Abraham Chunkathu
| creative_director = Chandrakala Midhun Chettoor
| presenter = [[Dain Davis]] Ashwathy Srikanth [[Pearle Maaney]] (till Epi:30)
| judges = [[Lal Jose]] [[Samvrutha Sunil]] [[Kunchacko Boban]]
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 63
| producer =
| location =
| cinematography =
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| network = [[Mazhavil Manorama]]
| runtime = Approx. 45 minutes
| company =
| distributor =
| channel = [[Mazhavil Manorama]]
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| first_aired = {{start date|df=yes|2018|05|28}}
| last_aired = {{end date|df=yes|2018|10|17}}
| website = https://www.mazhavilmanorama.com/shows/non-fiction/nayika-nayakan.html
| website_title = Official Website
}}

'''''Nayika Nayakan''''' ({{Translation|Heroine, Hero}}) is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Reality television|reality TV]] [[talent show]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/tvnews4u-epaper-tvnews/mazhavil+manorama+to+unearth+kerala+s+next+big+superstars+with+nayika+nayakan-newsid-88613138|title=Mazhavil Manorama to unearth Kerala's next Big Superstars with Nayika Nayakan|work=dailyhunt.in}}</ref> which was broadcast on [[Mazhavil Manorama]] from 28 May 2018 to 17 October 2018, aired every Monday to Wednesday at 9:00 PM ([[Indian standard time|IST]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-a-new-talent-hunt-show-on-malayalam-tv/articleshow/64220806.cms|title=Nayika Nayakan, a new talent hunt show on Malayalam TV|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> The show's jury was headed by film director [[Lal Jose]] and actors [[Kunchacko Boban]] and [[Samvrutha Sunil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/pearle-maaney-to-host-nayika-nayakan/articleshow/64305803.cms|title=Pearle Maaney to host Nayika Nayakan|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Its grand finale was held from 15 to 17 October 2018, [[Lal Jose]] declared Shambu Menon and Darshana S. Nair as the winners of the show and also distributed several awards to the contestants along with actors [[Kunchacko Boban]] and [[Samvrutha Sunil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-written-update-october-17-2018-lal-jose-crowns-the-winners-of-the-show/articleshow/66275523.cms|title=Lal Jose crowns the winners of the show|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The show featured 16 contestants including 8 boys and 8 girls who were given a chance to be the next aspiring leading actors or actresses of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/05/29/kunchacko-boban-about-nayika-nayakan.html|title=More of a friend, less of a judge, Kunchacko Boban to mentor 'Nayika Nayakan'|work=manoramaonline.com}}</ref> The series contained different segments and tasks through which the contestants showcased their acting skills. The judgement would be completely based on the performance of the candidates. The winning pair would be selected to play the lead protagonists in an upcoming film of director [[Lal Jose]]. Most of the contestants have already been cast for upcoming movies for leading and supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing/keralas-next-superstars-are-on-mazhavil-manorama_90163.html|title=Kerala's Next Superstars Are On Mazhavil Manorama|work=exchange4media.com}}</ref>

== Contestants ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Contestant
! Status 
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| Aamina Nijam
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/05/02/amina-nijam-who-acted-as-vicky-maria-in-anjaam-pathira-movie.html</ref>
|-
| Addis Antony Akkara
| style="background:#DEF456;"| Runner-Up
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/flashback-friday-nayika-nayakan-fame-addis-akkara-shares-a-throwback-video-of-his-popular-premam-round-performance-says-cant-wait-to-get-back/amp_articleshow/81345479.cms</ref>
|-
| Ann Paul
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-written-update-august-01-2018-four-contestants-get-eliminated/amp_articleshow/65255205.cms</ref>
|-
| Ann Jameela Saleem
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>https://www.ritzmagazine.in/follow-your-dreams-a-candid-chat-with-ann-saleem/?amp</ref>
|-
| Darshana S. Nair
| style="background:#ABC123;"| WINNER
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-is-an-institution-and-lal-jose-is-the-hod-says-winner-darshana-s-nair/amp_articleshow/66318340.cms</ref>
|-
| [[Malavika Krishnadas]]
| style="background:#D1E8EF;"| 3rd place
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-finalist-malavika-krishnadas-flaunts-her-dancing-skills/amp_articleshow/66636486.cms|work=timesofindia|title=Nayika Nayakan finalist Malavika Krishnadas launts her dancing skills|accessdate=15 November 2018}}</ref>
|-
| [[Meenakshi Raveendran]]
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-meenakshi-raveendran-thanks-judge-lal-jose-for-being-the-best-guru-read-post/amp_articleshow/69689146.cms|title=Meenakshi Raveendran thanks judge Lal Jose for being the best guru ; read post|work=Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| Mintu Maria Vincent
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-shambhu-menon-and-mintu-maria-win-the-best-romantic-pair-title/articleshow/66262471.cms</ref>
|-
| [[Ottam|Nandu Anand]]
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/nayika-nayakan-fame-nandhu-anand-interview-ottam-malayalam-movie-is-all-set-to-release/articleshow/68290011.cms|work=samayam|title=അഭിനയമെന്ന മോഹം വളർത്തിയത് സുഹൃത്തുക്കളാണ്: നന്ദു ആനന്ദ്|language=malayalam|accessdate=7 March 2019|author=Anandha Vishnu|date=7 March 2019}}</ref>
|-
| [[Ottam|Roshan Ullas]]
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>{{cite web|url= https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/nayika-nayakan-fame-roshan-ullas-interview-ottam-malayalam-movie-is-all-set-to-release/articleshow/68273407.cms|work=samayam|accessdate=6 March 2019|date=6 March 2019|language=malayalam|author=Anandha Vishnu|title=അഭിനയത്തിലൂടെ തിരിച്ചറിയപ്പെടണം എന്നാണ് ആഗ്രഹം: റോഷൻ ഉല്ലാസ്}}</ref>
|-
| Shambu Menon
| style="background:#ABC123;"| WINNER
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-was-more-daring-than-bigg-boss-says-winner-shambhu-menon/amp_articleshow/66293282.cms</ref>
|-
| Sidhi Vinayak
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-team-surprises-their-judge-lal-jose-on-his-birthday/amp_articleshow/67522230.cms</ref>
|-
| Thejus Jyothi
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-written-update-october-9-2018-four-contestants-get-eliminated/articleshow/66151004.cms</ref>
|-
| Venkitesh V.P
| style="background:#FA8072;"| Eliminated
|<ref>{{cite web|title='Nayika Nayakan' fame Venkitesh joins the cast of Mammootty's Priest |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/nayika-nayakan-fame-venkitesh-joins-cast-mammoottys-priest/|website=onlookersmedia|first=Vignesh|last=Madhu |accessdate=2 February 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[Vikruthi|Vincy Aloshoius]]
| style="background:#DEF456;"| Runner-Up
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/from-a-shy-girl-to-a-hottie-the-transformation-was-indeed-a-miracle-says-vincy-aloshoius-nayika-nayakan-finalist/amp_articleshow/67163205.cms</ref>
|-
| R. Viswa
| style="background:#D1E8EF;"| 3rd place
| <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-finalist-vishwa-shares-a-throwback-video-from-the-show-see-video/amp_articleshow/66591864.cms</ref>
|}

; Special Awards
{|Class="wikitable"
|-
! Award
! Recipient(s)
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Best Comedian'''
|
* Meenakshi Raveendran
* Venkitesh V.P
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Best Dancer'''
|
* [[Malavika Krishnadas]]
* R Viswa
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Best Romantic Pair'''
|
* Mintu Mariya Vincent
* Shambu Menon
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Character Actor/Actress'''
|
* Darshana Nair
* Thejus Jyothi
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Daring Act'''
|
* Ann Salim
* Nandu Anand
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Versatile Actor/Actress'''
|
* Addis Antony
* Vincy Aloysius
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|'''Special Mention'''
|
* Amina Nijam
* Ann Paul
* Roshan Ullas
* Sidhi Vinayak
|}

== Cast ==
; Hosts
* [[Dain Davis]]<ref>{{cite news |title=ചാക്കോച്ചനുമായി തല്ല്, അവസരം നൽകാത്ത അശ്വതി; ഡെയ്ൻ മനസ്സ് തുറക്കുന്നു |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/style/style-factor/2018/11/18/dain-davis-actor-anchor-interview.html |accessdate=3 October 2020 |work=ManoramaOnline}}</ref>
* [[Pearle Maaney]] (till Episode: 30, later replaced by Ashwathy Srikanth)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/pearle-maaney-to-host-nayika-nayakan/articleshow/64305803.cms|work=timesofindia|title=Pearle Maaney to host Nayika Nayakan}}</ref>
* [[Aswathy Sreekanth]] (From Episode 31, replacing Pearle Maaney)
; Judge
* [[Lal Jose]]<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/nayika-nayakan-team-surprises-their-judge-lal-jose-on-his-birthday/amp_articleshow/67522230.cms</ref>
;Mentors
* [[Samvrutha Sunil]]
* [[Kunchacko Boban]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/10/15/kunchacko-boban-about-nayika-nayakan-tv-show-mazhavil.html|title=Kunchacko Boban is cool both on and off this show |access-date=25 October 2018}}</ref>
;Guest Mentors
* Episode 13 : [[Jayasurya]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14176520/ Nayika Nayakan on IMDb]
{{Indian reality television series}}
{{Mazhavil Manorama programs}}

[[Category:Indian reality television series]]
[[Category:2018 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Category:Indian dance television shows]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language television shows]]
[[Category:2018 Indian television series endings]]

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