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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2024}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nishan Nanaiah
| image =
| caption = Nishan in 2018
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|12|7}}
| birth_name = K. P. Nishan Nanaiah
| birth_place = [[Coorg]], [[Karnataka]], India
| other_name =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|[[model (person)|model]]}}
| years active = 2009–present
}}
'''Kallichanda Prasad Nishan Nanaiah''', also credited as '''Nishan''', is an Indian actor who works in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], [[Hindi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Kannada]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. Born in [[Coorg]], [[Karnataka]] and brought up in [[Calcutta]], Nishan is a graduate of [[Film and Television Institute of India]], [[Pune]].

==Personal life==
Born Kallichanda Prasad Nishan Nanaiah, Nishan was born to Kallichanda Somaiah Prasad (K. S. Prasad) a customs and central excise officer, and late
K. Padma Prasad, in [[Coorg]], Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web |author=സി. ബിജു |date=16 April 2013 |title=കുച്ച് കുച്ച് ഹോതാ ഹെ |language=Ml |publisher=Mangalam |url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/50326}}</ref> He was brought up in [[Kolkata]], West Bengal. He was a professional tennis player, who represented [[Calcutta University]] and played many All India and National tournaments. He did his graduation in Mass communication from [[St. Xavier's College, Kolkata|St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata]] and post graduation (in acting) from the [[Pune Film Institute]] (FTII).<ref name="interview">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/24/stories/2010092450910200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108172455/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/24/stories/2010092450910200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2012|title=Making a mark |author=P. K. Ajith Kumar|date=24 September 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Nishan speaks six languages, and is very good at picking up languages and dialects.<ref>[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/K-P-Nishan-Nanaiah/summary-6280.html "K. P. Nishan Nanaiah biography"]{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. [[Yahoo!]]. Retrieved 17 January 2011.</ref>

==Career==
Nishan debuted in the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Cycle Kick]]'' (Produced by Subhash Ghai), which did not have a theatrical release. It was sent to film festivals and then had a staggered release. Its rights were later acquired by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee Entertainment]] and the film was subsequently shown on Zee Cinemas. It is presently available to watch on Zee5.
He then got a career break in legendary director [[Shyamaprasad]]'s [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]'' in 2009, (for which he also received great critical acclaim as well as won his Best Debut award), along with a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] release ''Manorama'' in the same year, opposite lead actress Charmee. He became a notable actor through [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Apoorvaragam]]'', which was released in 2010, and was one of the biggest commercial hits of that year. It also completed a run of 100 days (which is very rare and a great feat to achieve for a film with newcomers in today's times). Till date Nishan has worked as a leading man in around 15 Malayalam films, 1 Telugu film, 3 Hindi films, 1 Kannada film, 2 Tamil films, 2 Bengali films and a Bengali web series. He is currently shooting for a Hindi feature film ''Nastik (upcoming film)'', with [[Arjun Rampal]].

==Alma Mater==
After graduating, he moved to [[Mumbai]] to try his luck in [[Bollywood]]. He worked with [[Subhash Ghai]] in a film titled ''[[Cycle Kick]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta|first1=Pratim D|title=From movies at Menoka to Mukta debut|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110601/jsp/entertainment/story_14054804.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622083200/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110601/jsp/entertainment/story_14054804.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 June 2011 |newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |location=Calcutta |accessdate=3 October 2016|date=1 June 2011}}</ref> which was released in 2011.<ref name="interview"/> As an actor, he believes in expanding his horizons and hence he decided to venture down south. His first southern break was the Telugu film ''Manorama'' (2009).<ref name="interview"/> The film, along with Nishan's performance was critically very well acclaimed. His character in the film was noted, however simultaneously.<ref name="interview"/> He got a call from legendary Malayalam director [[Shyamaprasad]] during those days, for playing the lead role in his film, ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]'' (2009).<ref name="interview"/> About the selection, the actor said, "Shyamaprasad sir had seen my stills from a model coordinator in Chennai. But I was not sure if I could do the film because Malayalam is a tough language. Shyam sir, however, told me that he was confident that I could do the role."<ref name="interview"/> Rithu was a critical hit, which won him the best debut award.

After ''Ritu'', he got another notable role in [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Apoorvaragam]]''. Apoorvaragam was a sleeper hit.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} It ran for 100+ days.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} This movie made Nishan a household name as it was a commercial hit.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} In February, ''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]'' released in which he played the role of Rustam. This film received positive response from critics and audiences, and is considered a path-breaker for its bold and realistic narration and the innovative style of weaving story threads together.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} Nishan's role of Rustam was more appreciated as it had a grey shade.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} He also starred in Bejoy Nambiar's ''David'' alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]. His role of Peter was appreciated by the critics.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}
His last release was ''[[Geethaanjali]]'' (Malayalam) directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal. The film went on to be a semi hit.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}

Nishan's next release was ''[[Badlapur Boys]]'' (Hindi), directed by newcomer Shailesh Verma. It is based on the Indian traditional rural sport, [[kabaddi]].

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! width=200 | Title
! Role
! Language
! Notes
|-
|rowspan=2|2009
| ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]''
| Sharath
| [[Malayalam]]
| Debut film
|-
| ''[[Manorama (film)|Manorama]]''
| Killer
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2010
| ''[[Apoorvaragam]]''
| Roopesh
| Malayalam
|
|-
| ''[[Soch Lo]]''
| Basu
| [[Hindi]]
|
|-
|rowspan="4"|2011
| ''[[Cycle Kick]]''
| Ramu
| Hindi
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2011-06-17 |title=Cycle Kick Cast List {{!}} Cycle Kick Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/cycle-kick/cast/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Gramam]]'' / ''[[Namma Gramam]]''
| Kannan
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br>Malayalam
|Bilingual film
|-
| ''[[Note Out]]''
| Pavithran
| Malayalam
|
|-
| ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]''
| Santhosh
| Malayalam
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2012
| ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|Challenge]]'' / ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|120 Minutes]]'' / ''[[Yaarukku Theriyum]]''
| Shakthi
| Kannada<br />Malayalam<br />Tamil
| Trilingual film
|-
|''[[Ee Adutha Kalathu]]''
| Rustham
|Malayalam
|
|-
|rowspan="5"|2013
|''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]''
| Roy
| Malayalam
|
|-
|''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''
|Peter
|Hindi
|Partially reshot in Tamil under ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|the same title]]'' (2013)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2013-02-01 |title=David Cast List {{!}} David Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/david/cast/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[10:30 am Local Call]]''
|Alby
|Malayalam
|
|-
|''[[Radio (2013 film)|Radio]]''
|Manu
|Malayalam
|
|-
|''[[Geethaanjali]] ''
| Anoop
| Malayalam
|
|-
|2014
|''[[Badlapur Boys]]''
|Vijay Pasi
|Hindi
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2014-12-12 |title=Badlapur Boys Cast List {{!}} Badlapur Boys Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/badlapur-boys/cast/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
||2015
| ''[[Lavender (2015 film)|Lavender]]''
|Siddharth
| Malayalam
|
|-
|2017
|''Hadiya''
| Brahmanandan
|Malayalam
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|''[[Lolans]]''
|
| Malayalam
|
|-
|''SIX (6)''
|Soumyajit Roy
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|Web Series (Hoichoi)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/hoichoi-to-launch-psychological-thriller-series-six/|title=hoichoi to launch psychological thriller series 'SIX'|date=2018-01-18|website=TelevisionPost|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-04}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''Atithi''
| Antim/Sayanjit
| Bengali||
|-
|''Filter Coffee Liquor Cha''
| Subbu
| Bengali
|Web Film (ZEE5)
|-
| rowspan="4" |2021
|''[[Alpha Beta Gamma (film)|Alpha Beta Gamma]]''
|Ravi
|Hindi
|
|-
| ''Chai Shai Biscuit''
|Himanshu Bhatnagar (director)
| Hindi
|
|-
| ''Ridicoolas''
| Mohan
| Hindi
| Exclusively on Zee5
|-
| ''Nastik''
|
| Hindi
|
|-
| 2022
| ''Wedding Gift''
| Vilas Gowda
| Kannada
|
|-
|2023
| ''Trail of an Assassin''
| Sreekumar
| Hindi
| Web Series
|-
|2024
|''[[Chashma (short film)|Chashma]]''
|Supriyo’s father
|Hindi
|Short film
|-
|2024
|''[[Alpha Beta Gamma (film)|Alpha Beta Gamma]]''
|Raviraj Varma
|Hindi
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-03-08 |title=Alpha Beta Gamma Cast List {{!}} Alpha Beta Gamma Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/alpha-beta-gamma/cast/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Kishkindha Kaandam]]'' || Sudheer || Malayalam ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-08-22 |title=Asif Ali-starrer Kishkindha Kaandam gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Aug/22/asif-ali-starrer-kishkindha-kaandam-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Hridayapoorvam]]'' || Kiran || Malayalam ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hridayapoorvam: Mohanlal Is Overwhelmed With Positive Response, Says 'Thank You' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/malayalam-cinema/hridayapoorvam-mohanlal-is-overwhelmed-with-positive-response-says-thank-you-ws-l-9535548.html |access-date=2025-09-02 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Television ===
*2011 - Vivel Big Break (Surya TV) as Judge (Malayalam)

== Awards ==
* [[Asianet Film Award]] for Best New Face (2009)
* Surya Film Award for Best Debutant (2009)
* World Malayalee Council and Kairali TV award for Best Debut (2009)

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|3853357|Nishan}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090614061829/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist/10136/1/nishan.html Nishan] at [[Oneindia.in]]
* [http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Nishan-1994 Nishan] at Metromatinee.com
* [http://www.cinecurry.com/celebzone/telugu/nishan Nishan] at Cinecurry.com

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