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{{short description|Indian actress (born 1990)}}
{{Indian patronymic|Nivetha|Pethuraj}}
{{Not to be confused with|Nivetha Thomas}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nivetha Pethuraj
| image = Photos-Celebrities-snapped-attending-the-press-conference-of-Das-Ka-Dhamki-5 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Nivetha in 2023
| native_name =
| spouse =
| birth_date = 30 November 1990
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| yearsactive = 2016-present
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| alma_mater = [[Heriot Watt University]], [[Edinburgh]]
}}

'''Nivetha Pethuraj''' (30 November)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday Nivetha Pethuraj: South Actress Ups the Glam Quotient with her Alluring Pictures |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/happy-birthday-nivetha-pethuraj-these-pictures-prove-she-slays-in-every-frame-4499810.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian actress who appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film ''[[Oru Naal Koothu]]'' (2016). She then made her Telugu debut with ''[[Mental Madhilo]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nivetha Pethuraj's fan tattooes [sic] her name on his hand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nivetha-pethurajs-fan-tattooes-her-name-on-his-hand/articleshow/79476280.cms |access-date=12 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=29 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nivetha-pethuraj-looks-nothing-short-of-goddess-in-latest-photoshoot-6360427.html |title=Actress Nivetha Pethuraj Looks Nothing Short of Goddess In Latest Photoshoot |website=News18 India |date=11 November 2022 |access-date=20 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=I will be seen as an upright cop in Red, says Actor Nivetha Pethuraj |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/06/i-will-be-seen-as-an-upright-cop-in-red-saysactor-nivetha-pethuraj-2245976.html |access-date=12 January 2021 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Her notable productions include ''[[Chitralahari (film)|Chitralahari]]'' (2019), ''[[Paagal]]'' (2020), ''[[Das Ka Dhamki]]'' (2023) and the crime thriller television series ''[[Paruvu]]''.

== Early life ==
Nivetha was born on 30 November 1990<ref name="HBNP1">{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday, Nivetha Pethuraj! 7 photos of the Sangathamizhan actress that will leave you in awe |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/happy-birthday-nivetha-pethuraj-7-photos-of-the-sangathamizhan-actress-that-will-leave-you-in-awe-article-87987815/amp |access-date=30 November 2022 |website=Zoom TV |language=en}}</ref><ref name="HBNP2">{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday, Nivetha Pethuraj: బ్యూటీఫుల్ నివేథా పేతురాజ్ లేటెస్ట్ ఫోటోస్.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/national/nivetha-pethuraj-turns-28-today-wish-her-happy-birthday-sr-386340.html |access-date=30 November 2021 |website=News18 Telugu}}</ref> in [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] in a [[Tamils|Tamil]] family.<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Nivetha Pethuraj Sankranti Special Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY2rIriNzx8&t=57s |publisher=[[Sakshi TV]] |date=14 January 2021 |people=Nivetha Pethuraj and Rentala Jayadeva}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/090616/i-d-love-to-work-with-mani-ratnam-nivetha-pethuraj.html |title=I would love to work with Mani Ratnam |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=9 June 2016}}</ref> After her birth, her family moved to [[Kovilpatti]], where she completed her early schooling.<ref name=Spotlight /> At the age of 11, she relocated to [[Dubai]] with her parents and studied in Crescent English High School. She lived in Dubai for about 10 years. She obtained her management degree from [[Heriot-Watt University]], [[Edinburgh]].<ref name=Spotlight>{{cite AV media |title=Exclusive Interview with Nivetha Pethuraj |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj7MgJOtsPA |via=YouTube |publisher=Sun Music |access-date=13 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nahste.ac.uk/cgi-bin/view_isad.pl?id=GB-0582-HWC&view=basic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020906072325/http://www.nahste.ac.uk/cgi-bin/view_isad.pl?id=GB-0582-HWC&view=basic|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 September 2002|publisher=NAHSTE|title=Records of Heriot-Watt College|access-date=6 December 2011}}</ref>

In 2015, Nivetha was crowned [[Miss India Worldwide 2015#Contestant|Miss India UAE]] and went on to participate in [[Miss India Worldwide 2015]], where she became a finalist and finished in the top 5.<ref name=Khaleej>{{cite web |title=Beauty call with Miss India UAE Nivetha Pethuraj |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/beauty-call-with-miss-india-uae-nivetha-pethuraj |work=City Times |access-date=14 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2015 |title=Dubai's Nivetha Pethuraj to Represent UAE in Miss India Worldwide |url=https://emirateswoman.com/dubais-miss-india-uae-nivetha-pethuraj-represent-uae-miss-india-worldwide/ |access-date=13 July 2021 |website=Emirates Woman}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== Debut and early work (2016–2020) ===
Nivetha made her acting debut with the Tamil film ''[[Oru Naal Koothu]]'' in 2016, where she portrayed an IT professional opposite [[Attakathi Dinesh|Dinesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/miss-india-uae-girl-for-attakathi-dinesh-news-tamil-pf1oB3idadbch.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528011855/http://www.sify.com/movies/miss-india-uae-girl-for-attakathi-dinesh-news-tamil-pf1oB3idadbch.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2015|title=Miss India UAE girl for 'Attakathi' Dinesh|work=Sify|access-date=2015-08-15}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' termed her performance as "engaging",<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oru Naal Koothu Movie Review: A refreshing change from blood 'n sickle dance |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/oru-naal-koothu-review-a-refreshing-change-from-blood-n-sickle-dance/story-joYDrwz939lr4N2ebzByZJ.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=10 June 2016 |access-date=20 August 2016}}</ref> while ''[[Times of India]]'' noted, "Nivetha is impressive in her debut."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Oru Naal Koothu Movie Review: A feel good film but the filmi touches doesn't work |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/oru-naal-koothu/movie-review/52699448.cms |work=Times of India |access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref>

In 2017, she appeared in two films. First she starred in ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' opposite [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/090916/nivetha-pethuraj-pairs-up-with-udhayanidhi-stalin.html|title=Nivetha Pethuraj pairs up with Udhayanidhi Stalin|first=Merin|last=James|access-date=9 September 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' commented that, "Nivetha Pethuraj looks good, but hardly makes an impact in a poorly etched character."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/120817/pet-movie-review-enjoyable-but-only-in-parts.html|title=PET movie review: Enjoyable, but only in parts|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|access-date=12 August 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> She then made her Telugu debut with ''[[Mental Madhilo]]'', where she portrayed a straight forward girl opposite [[Sree Vishnu]], a successful venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/62540/How-Is-Mental-Madhilo-A-Profitable-Venture|title=How Is Mental Madhilo A Profitable Venture?|website=gulte.com|accessdate=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103023454/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/62540/How-Is-Mental-Madhilo-A-Profitable-Venture|archive-date=3 January 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' noted, "A terrific actress, Nivetha Pethuraj easily gives one of the best performances of the year. She becomes the voice of reason in the film and anchors the whole film with her verve."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mental-madhilo-movie-review-love-trumps-confusion-in-vivek-athreyas-sparkling-debut-4224157.html|title=Mental Madhilo movie review: Love trumps confusion in Vivek Athreya's sparkling debut |website=Firstpost|date=23 November 2017 |accessdate=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325004050/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mental-madhilo-movie-review-love-trumps-confusion-in-vivek-athreyas-sparkling-debut-4224157.html|archive-date=25 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Nivetha had two releases in 2018. She first portrayed an army official alongside [[Jayam Ravi]] in ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'', which was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tik-tik-tik-trailer-jayam-ravi-nivetha-pethuraj-in-kollywoods-version-of-armageddon-4227399.html|title=Tik Tik Tik trailer: Jayam Ravi, Nivetha Pethuraj in Kollywood's version of Armageddon|work=Firstpost|access-date=2023-03-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-tv-snaps-space-thriller-tik-tik-tik-news-tamil-rhsp61gbajhci.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719201909/http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-tv-snaps-space-thriller-tik-tik-tik-news-tamil-rhsp61gbajhci.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 July 2017 |title=Sun TV snaps space thriller, 'Tik Tik Tik' |website= [[Sify]] |date=18 July 2017 |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' said, "Nivetha Pethuraj as Captain Swathi is one positive in the film".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tik-tik-tik-movie-review-jayam-ravi-film-is-a-race-against-common-sense/story-oeMb7WIAZRh0GQZtWXtJrL.html|title=Tik Tik Tik Movie Review: Jayam Ravi film is a race against common sense |work=Hindustan Times |date=22 June 2018 |access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref> She then appeared as a Sub-Inspector opposite [[Vijay Antony]] in ''[[Thimiru Pudichavan]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/08/its-vijay-vs-vijay-on-diwali-sarkar-gets-a-competitor-in-thimiru-pudichavan-1882656.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008113328/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/08/its-vijay-vs-vijay-on-diwali-sarkar-gets-a-competitor-in-thimiru-pudichavan-1882656.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 October 2018|title=Its Vijay vs Vijay on Diwali: 'Sarkar' gets a competitor in 'Thimiru Pudichavan'|date=8 October 2018|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=25 March 2019}}</ref> ''[[Cinema Express]]'' said, "Nivetha Pethuraj pulls off the Madras slang and seems to handle comedy well."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/nov/16/thimiru-pudichavan-review-an-exasperating-cop-film-8795.html|title=Thimiru Pudichavan Movie Review: An exasperating cop film|date=8 October 2018|newspaper=Cinema Express|access-date=25 September 2019}}</ref> However her next film ''[[Party (upcoming film)|Party]]'', despite having completed filming, remains unreleased.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/party-venkat-prabhu-next-film-to-have-a-stellar-cast-here-are-all-the-deets-watch-video-4719654/|title=Venkat Prabhu's next film to have a stellar cast. Here are all the deets|date=2017-06-24|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-07-10|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2019, Nivetha had three releases. She portrayed a corporate executive alongside [[Sai Dharam Tej]] in ''[[Chitralahari (film)|Chitralahari]]'', which was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalyani-priyadarshan-waiting-her-second-telugu-film-chitralahari-discusses-how-her-education-in-architecture-helps-her-acting-career/article26779686.ece|title=Design principles|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2019-04-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-05-18|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' said that she "performs well" among the two female leads.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2019-04-14|title=Chitralahari movie review: 'Chitralahari' is about a failure person's success story!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/140419/chitralahari-movie-review-chitralahari-is-about-a-failure-perso.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517201310/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/140419/chitralahari-movie-review-chitralahari-is-about-a-failure-perso.html |archive-date=2019-05-17 |access-date=2020-09-11|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' stated, "Nivetha Pethuraj plays her unapologetic stone-cold corporate honcho role with perfection."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chitralahari Movie Review: Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Nivetha Pethuraj save the day|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/chitralahari/movie-review/68846793.cms|access-date=2020-09-11}}</ref> Nivetha was also the part of Tamil film ''[[Sangathamizhan]]'' starring [[Vijay Sethupathi]] directed by Vijay Chander, which opened to mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijay-sethupathis-next-is-a-love-story/article26510649.ece |title=Vijay Sethupathi's next is a love story! |date=12 March 2019 |work=The Hindu |access-date=27 July 2019 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Continued career (2020–present) ===
In 2020, Nivetha was part of the Telugu film ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-12 |title=Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo movie release: Highlights |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-movie-review-and-release-live-updates-allu-arjun-6209747/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, she appeared in another Telugu film titled [[Red (2021 film)|''Red'']], directed by [[Kishore Tirumala]], co-starring [[Ram Pothineni]], [[Malvika Sharma]], and [[Amritha Aiyer]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Spotted: Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma, Amritha Aiyer, and Kishore Tirumala at the pre-release event of RED |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-ram-pothineni-nivetha-pethuraj-malvika-sharma-amritha-aiyer-and-kishore-tirumala-at-the-pre-release-event-of-red/articleshow/80237198.cms |access-date=29 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=12 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> She also starred in another Telugu film alongside [[Vishwak Sen]]. Later in the same year, she appeared in a Tamil film alongside [[Prabhu Deva|Prabhudeva]] titled [[Pon Manickavel (film)|''Pon Manickavel'']]. Pradeep Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted, "Nivetha Pethuraj fits the ‘Tamil ponnu’ billing to a T."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=6 April 2019 |title=Nivetha Pethuraj: Anyone who thinks they're the next Nayanthara are fools |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivetha-pethuraj-anyone-who-thinks-theyre-the-next-nayanthara-or-tamannaah-are-fools/article26755612.ece |access-date=27 July 2019 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

In 2022, Nivetha had continuous releases in Telugu films including [[Bloody Mary (2022 film)|''Bloody Mary'']] as lead, ''[[Virata Parvam]]'' where she made a special appearance. Her major 2023 release was [[Das Ka Dhamki|''Das Ka Damki'']] where she acted alongside Vishwak Sen for the second time after ''[[Paagal]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-04-12 |title=Das Ka Dhamki releases in Hindi on April 14 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/das-ka-dhamki-releases-in-hindi-on-april-14 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> She then starred in the crime thriller television series ''[[Paruvu]]'', which premiered on [[ZEE5]] in June 2024. Her performance was praised by the critics.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-06-14 |title=‘Paruvu’ web series review: This socio-political drama is a binge-worthy addition to the Telugu digital space |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-web-series-review-this-socio-political-drama-is-a-binge-worthy-addition-to-the-telugu-digital-space/article68281002.ece |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Role
! scope="col"| Language
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2016
! scope="row"| ''[[Oru Naal Koothu]]''
| Kavya
| rowspan="2" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Oru-Naal-Koothu-like-a-little-dance-of-life/article14422173.ece |title=Oru Naal Koothu: like a little dance of life |website=The Hindu |date=10 June 2016 |access-date=30 January 2020 |last1=Rangan |first1=Baradwaj}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2017
! scope="row"| ''[[Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam]]''
| Leelavathi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/podhuvaga-en-manasu-thangam-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130155605/https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/podhuvaga-en-manasu-thangam-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2020 |title=PODHUVAGA EN MANASU THANGAM |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Mental Madhilo]]''
| Swetcha
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2017/nov/25/mental-madhilo-review-keeping-it-real-1710231.html |title='Mental Madhilo' review: Keeping it real |website=The New Indian Express |date=25 November 2017 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
! scope="row"| ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]''
| Lt. M. Swathi
| rowspan="2" | Tamil
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/jun/25/nivetha-pethuraj-we-had-no-references-in-india-for-tik-tik-tik-6670.html |title=Nivetha Pethuraj: We had no references in India for Tik Tik Tik |website=Cinema Express |date=25 June 2018 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Thimiru Pudichavan]]''
| [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Madonna
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nivetha-pethuraj-roped-vijay-antony-s-thimiru-pudichavan-76059 |title=Nivetha Pethuraj roped in for Vijay Antony's 'Thimiru Pudichavan' |website=The News Minute |date=7 February 2018 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019
! scope="row" | ''[[Chitralahari (film)|Chitralahari]]''
| K. Swecha
| rowspan="2" | Telugu
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kalyani-priyadarshan-and-nivetha-pethuraj-star-sai-dharam-tej-s-chitralahari-92051 |title=Kalyani Priyadarshan and Nivetha Pethuraj to star in Sai Dharam Tej's 'Chitralahari' |website=The News Minute |date=22 November 2018 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Brochevarevarura]]''
| Shalini
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/brochevarevarura-will-see-sree-vishnu-nivetha-thomas-and-nivetha-pethuraj/articleshow/67299572.cms |title='Brochevarevarura' will see Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Thomas and Nivetha Pethuraj |website=The Times of India |date=29 December 2018 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Sangathamizhan]]''
| Thenmozhi "Thenu"
| Tamil
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nivetha-pethuraj-teams-vijay-sethupathi-vijay-chander-film-97465 |title=Nivetha Pethuraj teams up with Vijay Sethupathi for Vijay Chander film |website=The News Minute |date=27 February 2019 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2020
! scope="row"| ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''
| Nandini "Nandu"
| rowspan="3" | Telugu
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-pethuraj-roped-in-for-allu-arjuns-film-with-trivikram-srinivas/articleshow/69688613.cms |title=Nivetha Pethuraj roped in for Allu Arjun's film with Trivikram Srinivas |website=The Times of India |date=7 June 2019 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"|2021
! scope="row"|''[[Red (2020 film)|Red]]''
| [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Yamini
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/050719/nivethas-with-ram.html |title=Nivetha's with Ram |website=Deccan Chronicle |date=5 June 2019 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Paagal]]''
| Theera
|
|<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Nivetha Pethuraj introduced as Theera in Vishwak Sen starrer Paagal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-pethuraj-introduced-as-theera-in-vishwak-sen-starrer-paagal/articleshow/81563752.cms |access-date=19 March 2021 |website=The Times of India|date=18 March 2021 }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Pon Manickavel (film)|Pon Manickavel]]''
| Anbarasi Manickavel
| Tamil
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nivetha-pethuraj-joins-hand-with-prabhudheva-for-a-cop-film-1256585-2018-06-10 |title=Nivetha Pethuraj joins Prabhudheva for a cop film |website=India Today |date=10 June 2018 |access-date=30 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|2022
! scope="row"| ''[[Bloody Mary (2022 film)|Bloody Mary]]''
| Mary
| rowspan="3" | Telugu
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2022 |title=Nivetha Pethuraj's first look as 'Bloody Mary' from her OTT debut is out. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-pethurajs-first-look-as-bloody-mary-from-her-ott-debut-is-out-/articleshow/89407800.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Virata Parvam]]''
| Dr. Sarala / Saralakka
| Cameo appearance
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Pecheti |first=Prakash |title=Larger-than-life roles give Nivetha 'ultimate high' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/larger-than-life-roles-give-nivetha-ultimate-high |access-date=15 January 2021 |website=Telangana Today |date=5 January 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2023
! scope="row"| ''[[Das Ka Dhamki]]''
|Keerthi
|
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Telangana Today |first1= |title=Vishwak Sen's 'Das Ka Dhamki' releasing worldwide in theatres on March 22 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/vishwak-sens-das-ka-dhamki-releasing-worldwide-in-theatres-on-march-22 |access-date=11 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311104155/https://telanganatoday.com/vishwak-sens-das-ka-dhamki-releasing-worldwide-in-theatres-on-march-22 |archive-date=11 March 2023}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row"| ''[[Boo (2023 film)|Boo]]''
| Vaanathi
|Tamil
| rowspan="2" |Bilingual film
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web |title=Rakul Preet Singh's 'Boo' gets release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rakul-preet-singhs-boo-gets-release-date/article66889290.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=27 May 2023 |language=en-IN |date=24 May 2023}}</ref>
|-
| Vasanthi
| Telugu
|-
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Role
!Network
! scope="col" | Language
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2023
! scope="row"| ''[[Kaala (TV series)|Kaala]]''
| Sitara "Tara"
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| Hindi
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaala teaser: Bijoy Nambiar's crime thriller explores 'dark side of human souls' |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/kaala-trailer-bejoy-nambiar-crime-drama-avinash-tiwary-rohan-vinod-mehra-hiten-tejwani-nivetha-pethuraj-2425559-2023-08-23 |access-date=4 September 2023}}</ref>
|-
| 2024{{Ndash}}present
! scope="row"| ''[[Paruvu]]''
| Pallavi "Dolly"
|[[ZEE5]]
| Telugu
|<ref>{{cite web |title=ZEE5 and Sushmita Konidela bring Paruvu web-series |url= https://www.ntvenglish.com/movie-news/zee5-and-sushmita-konidela-bring-paruvu-web-series.html |website=NTVEnglish.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018
| [[7th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu|Best Female Debut – Telugu]]
| rowspan="2"|''[[Mental Madhilo]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations list for the SIIMA 2017 announced! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nominations-list-for-the-siima-2017-announced-news-tnpl-rgbk0Mbjijgdf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605234542/http://www.sify.com/movies/nominations-list-for-the-siima-2017-announced-news-tnpl-rgbk0Mbjijgdf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 June 2017 |work=Sify.com}}</ref>
|-
| [[Zee Telugu|Zee Telugu Apsara Awards]]
| Fresh Face of the Year
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2018: Kajal Aggarwal, Tamannaah, Lavanya Tripathi and Nivetha Pethuraj win honours |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/at-zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2018-kajal-aggarwal-and-tamannaah-win-honours/story-KijVPXjDwUTt4dTmuPVNmK.html |date=9 April 2018 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards#2019 winners and nominees|9th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="2"|[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]
| ''[[Chitralahari (film)|Chitralahari]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=20 August 2021 |title=SIIMA Awards 2021 Nominations: The Award Ceremony To Be Held In Hyderabad On September 11, 12 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/siima-awards-2021-nominations-south-indian-international-movie-awards-asuran-kumbalangi-nights-maharshi-1477353 |access-date=2021-09-19 |website=ABP Live |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| ''[[Red (2021 film)|Red]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-17 |title=Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise Leads SIIMA Nominations; Check Full List Here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/allu-arjuns-pushpa-the-rise-leads-siima-nominations-check-full-list-here-5766859.html |access-date=2022-08-17 |website=News18 India |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|8205920}}

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