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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Nikitha Rajesh
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| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2005{{endash}}present
| known_for = ''[[Manjurukum Kalam]]''<br />''[[Malli (2024 TV series)|Malli]]''
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'''Nikitha Rajesh''' is an Indian actress and former child artist who works in Malayalam and Tamil television. She began her career as a child actor in ''[[Omanathinkal Pakshi]]'' (2005-06) and gained recognition for her role as Jaanikutty in ''[[Manjurukum Kalam]]'' (2015-16).<ref>{{cite news |title=Premi Viswanath to Sujitha: Malayalam TV actors who are shining in neighbouring industries |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/premi-viswanath-to-sujitha-malayalam-tv-actors-who-are-shining-in-neighbouring-industries/photostory/89543506.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 February 2022 |access-date=19 December 2025}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Nikitha was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], Kerala. Her father, Rajesh, is a television serial director, and her mother, Chithra, is employed in the Forest Department. She attended Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram.<ref name="Deccan">{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Elizabeth |title=Musings of Jaanikutty |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/260216/musings-of-jaanikutty.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref name="IE_Bio">{{cite news |title=சூர்யவம்சம் சீரியல் சமந்தாவா இது? ஜானിക്കുட்டியின் வேற லெவல் க்ளிக்ஸ்! |url=https://tamil.indianexpress.com/lifestyle/zee-tamil-serial-suryavamsam-actress-samantha-nikitha-rajesh-biography-300884/ |work=The Indian Express Tamil |date=17 June 2021 |language=ta}}</ref>

== Career ==
Nikitha made her debut at the age of 3 in the [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] serial ''Omanathinkal Pakshi'', playing Annamol.<ref name="TOI2021">{{cite news |title=Shruthi Rajanikanth to Rebecca Santhosh: TV actors who started their career as child artists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/shruthi-rajanikanth-to-rebecca-santhosh-tv-actors-who-started-their-career-as-child-artists/photostory/83279139.cms |work=The Times of India |date=6 June 2021 |access-date=22 May 2024}}</ref> She subsequently appeared in numerous Malayalam television projects as a child artist, including mythological series ''Devimahathmyam'', ''Rahasyam'', ''Sasneham'', ''Sree Guruvayoorappan'' and ''Junior Chanakyan''.<ref name="Samayam">{{cite news |title=കാലില്‍ വീണ് തൊഴുത ആരാധികയെ കുറിച്ച് നിഖിത രാജേഷ്, എനിക്ക് ക്രഷ് ഒന്നുമില്ല, കോളേജ് ബഗ്ഗ് ചെയ്യാറില്ല ഞാന്‍ ശരിക്കും നല്ല കുട്ടിയാണ് എന്ന് നടി |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/nikitha-rajesh-about-crazy-fan-moments-in-her-career/articleshow/89292498.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=2 February 2022 |access-date=22 May 2024 |language=ml}}</ref><ref name="Samayam2">{{cite news |title=മുത്തശ്ശിയുടെ അലമാര തുറക്കാനുള്ള വഴി തെളിഞ്ഞാൽ ഇങ്ങനെയിരിക്കും'എന്തൊരുമാറ്റമെന്ന് ആരാധകർ |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-gossips/when-you-get-access-to-your-grandmas-wardrobe-says-nikitha-rajesh/articleshow/75290880.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=22 April 2020 |access-date=19 December 2025 |language=ml}}</ref> She also appeared as a child artist in films including ''[[Colours (2009 film)|Colours]]'', ''[[Kanyakumari Express (film)|Kanyakumari Express]]'' and ''Aakasmikam''.<ref name=".2"/> She gained recognition for her portrayal of Janikutty in ''[[Manjurukum Kalam]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chandra |first1=Anu |title=മഞ്ഞുരുകും കാലത്തിലെ ജാനിക്കുട്ടിയുടെ വേഷം നിഖിത ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചത് എന്തിന്|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/style/glitz-n-glamour/2017/06/06/interview-with-serial-actress-nikhitha.html |website=Manorama Online |access-date=January 4, 2026 |date=June 6, 2017 |language=ml}}</ref>

In 2019, she transitioned into the Tamil television with the supernatural drama Arundhathi on Sun TV..<ref name="TOI_Aru">{{cite news |title=Akila turns nostalgic about her show Arundhathi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/akila-turns-nostalgic-about-her-show-arundhathi/articleshow/75739802.cms |work=The Times of India |date=14 May 2020}}</ref> In 2020, she was cast as the lead protagonist "Samantha" in the [[Zee Tamil]] series ''[[Suryavamsam (TV series)|Suryavamsam]]'', starring alongside [[Poornima Bhagyaraj]].<ref name="TOI_Sur">{{cite news |title=Daily soap Suryavamsam to launch today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/daily-soap-suryavamsam-to-launch-today/articleshow/78236201.cms |work=The Times of India |date=21 September 2020}}</ref> In 2024, she returned to Sun TV to play the titular lead role in ''[[Malli (2024 TV series)|Malli]]''.<ref name="Samayam2025">{{cite news |title=എന്തൊരു മാറ്റമാണ് നികിതയ്ക്ക്, തിളങ്ങുന്ന സൗന്ദര്യം! ഇന്ന് തമിഴില്‍ തിരക്കേറുന്ന മലയാളികളുടെ സ്വന്തം ജാനിക്കുട്ടി |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/nikitha-rajeshs-latest-photo-goes-viral/articleshow/117916508.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=4 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ibctamilnadu.com/article/sun-tv-actress-nikitha-rajesh-adjustment-news-1718093460|title=அட்ஜஸ்ட்மென்ட்டிக்கு கேட்டா ஓகே....இது என்னோட கருத்து!! சன் டிவி நடிகை ஓபன் டாக் |work=IBC Tamil Nadu|language=tamil|accessdate=16 April 2026}}</ref> She returned to Malayalam television in 2025 through ''[[Mazha Thorum Munpe]]'', marking her third collaboration with writer Joycee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/mazha-thorum-munpe-everything-about-the-nikitha-rahul-starrer/articleshow/127869389.cms|title=Mazha Thorum Munpe: Everything about the Nikitha-Rahul starrer|website=Times of India |date=3 February 2026}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language!! Channel !! Notes !! Ref.
|-
| 2005-06 || ''[[Omanathinkal Pakshi]]'' || Annamol || rowspan=19| [[Malayalam]] || rowspan=2|[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] || Debut as child artist || <ref name=".1">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/writer-joycee-on-mazha-thorum-munpe-if-youre-after-flashy-sarees-or-trendy-earrings-of-the-heroine-this-isnt-the-show-for-you-its-a-slice-of-life-story/articleshow/122367109.cms|title=Writer Joycee on Mazha Thorum Munpe: If you're after flashy sarees or trendy earrings of the heroine, this isn't the show for you; it's a slice-of-life story|website=Times of India |date=10 July 2025 }}</ref>
|-
| 2006-2007 || ''Swantham Suryaputhri'' || Nandana || ||
|-
| 2007-2008 || ''Sree Guruvayoorappan'' || || [[Surya TV]] || || <ref name=".2">{{cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/women/work-and-life/chat-with-nikitha.html|title=ഞാനൊരു മിണ്ടാപ്പൂച്ചയല്ല|work=Manorama Online}}</ref>
|-
| 2007-2009 || ''Rahasyam'' || Kanthimol || Asianet || || <ref name="Samayam2"/>
|-
| 2008-2009 || ''Priyamanasi'' || || rowspan=2|Surya TV || ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Velankanni Mathavu'' || || ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Sreemahabhagavatham'' || || Asianet || || rowspan=2|<ref name="Samayam2"/>
|-
| 2009 || ''Sasneham'' || || [[DD Malayalam]] ||
|-
| 2009–2010 || ''Devimahathmyam'' || Meenakshi || Asianet || || <ref name="Samayam"/>
|-
| 2010|| ''Mattoruval'' || || rowspan=2|Surya TV || ||
|-
| 2010 || ''Swamiye Saranamayyappa'' || || ||
|-
| 2011 || ''Manjuthirum Munpe'' || || DD Malayalam || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/about/malayalam/tv-serials/manjuthirum-munpe|title=Malayalam Tv serial Manjuthirum Munpe|work=NETTV4U|access-date=21 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2011-12|| ''Alavudinte Albutha Vilakku''|| Jasmine || rowspan=2|Asianet || ||
|-
| 2011 || ''Amma'' || || ||
|-
| 2012 || ''Malakhamar'' || || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || ||
|-
| 2013 || ''Ulkkadal'' || || [[Kairali TV]] || ||
|-
| 2013|| ''Butterflies'' || || Surya TV || ||
|-
| 2015 || ''Junior Chanakyan'' || || [[Flowers TV]] || ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Malayalam/tv-shows/junior-chanakyan|title=Malayalam Tv Show Junior Chanakyan|work=NETTV4U|access-date=21 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2015–2016 || ''[[Manjurukum Kalam]]'' || Teenage Jaanikutty ||Mazhavil Manorama || Main Role || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/style/glitz-n-glamour/serial-actress-nikitha.html|title=മഞ്ഞുരുകും കാലത്തിലെ ജാനിക്കുട്ടി അത്ര പാവമല്ല|work=Manorama Online}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || ''Arundhathi'' || Deivanai Shanmugam || rowspan=4|[[Tamil language|Tamil]] || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/cinemanews/120731| title=மல்லி தொடரில் கம்பேக் கொடுக்கும் நிகிதா! | website=[[Dinamalar]]| date=|language=ta}}</ref>
|-
| 2020–2021 || ''[[Suryavamsam (TV series)|Suryavamsam]]'' || Samantha (Sam) || rowspan=2|[[Zee Tamil]] || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/suryavamsam-to-go-off-air-soon-actors-nithya-raj-caroline-hiltrud-mithun-raj-and-others-turn-emotional/articleshow/85398522.cms|title=Suryavamsam to go off-air soon; Actors Nithya Raj, Caroline Hiltrud, Mithun Raj, and others turn emotional |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham]]'' || Samantha || Mahasangamam (Crossover) ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/neethane-enthan-ponvasantham-and-suryavamsam-to-air-mahasangamam-episodes-from-january-25/articleshow/80405604.cms|title=Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham and Suryavamsam to air 'Mahasangamam' episodes from January 25|website=The Times of India |date=23 January 2021 }}</ref>
|-
| 2024–present || ''[[Malli (2024 TV series)|Malli]]'' || Malliga (Malli) || Sun TV || ||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cinesamugam.com/nikitha-rajesh-act-a-new-serial-titled-malli-in-sun-tv-1709355962| title=சன் டிவியில் புதிய மெகா சீரியல்.. 'சூரிய வம்சம்' நடிகை தான் நாயகி.. 2 சீனியர் நடிகைகள்..! | website=cinesamugam.com| date=|language=ta}}</ref>
|-
| 2025–present || ''Mazha Thorum Munpe'' || Aleena || Malayalam || Asianet || ||<ref name=".0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/joycee-returns-with-a-heart-touching-story-mazha-thorum-munpe-set-to-premiere-on-7/7-at-7/articleshow/122277035.cms|title=Joycee returns with a heart-touching story, Mazha Thorum Munpe set to premiere on 7/7 at 7|website=Times of India |date=6 July 2025 }}</ref>
|}

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Notes !! Ref.
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| rowspan=2|2009 || ''[[Ee Pattanathil Bhootham]]'' || Child artist || Malayalam || ||
|-
| ''[[Colours (2009 film)|Colours]]'' || Young Pinky || Malayalam || || rowspan=2|<ref name=".2">{{cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/women/work-and-life/chat-with-nikitha.html|title=ഞാനൊരു മിണ്ടാപ്പൂച്ചയല്ല|work=Manorama Online}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2| 2010 || ''[[Kanyakumari Express (film)|Kanyakumari Express]]'' || Mohan's daughter || Malayalam ||
|-
| ''[[Avan (2010 film)|Avan]]'' || Child artist || Malayalam || ||
|-
| 2012 || ''Aakasmikam'' || Pratibha || Malayalam || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.doolnews.com/swetha-menons-new-film-aakasmikam-malayalam-news-236.html|title=മനുഷ്യബന്ധങ്ങളുടെ 'ആകസ്മികം'|access-date=16 April 2026}}</ref>
|}

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result !! Ref.
|-
| rowspan=3| 2025 || She Tamil Nakshatram Awards || Best Actress (Television) || rowspan=2|''Malli'' || rowspan=3 {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sheawards.in/copy-of-nakshatram-2024-tamil|title=She Tamil Nakshatram Awards 2025|accessdate=23 April 2026}}</ref>
|-
| [[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]] || Sirandha Sagothari (Best Sister) || <ref>{{cite AV media|title=Nikitha Receives Sirandha Sagothari Award {{!}} Malli Serial {{!}} Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal 2025 {{!}} Sun TV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f15MJ8H1FmU |accessdate=23 April 2026}}</ref>
|-
| [[Asianet Television Awards]] || Best Star Pair <small>(Along with Rahul Suresh)</small>|| rowspan=2|''Mazha Thorum Munpe'' || <ref>{{cite web |last=Manoj |first=Janani |title=Asianet Television Awards 2026 Winners List |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2026/asianet-television-awards-2026-winners-list-who-won-best-actor-actress-serial-couple-award-at-at-506927.html |website=Filmibeat |access-date=2026-04-12 |date=2026-03-30 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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