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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{short description|Indian actress (born 1994)}}
{{Indian patronymic|Nivetha|Thomas}}
{{Not to be confused with|Nivetha Pethuraj}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Nivetha Thomas
| name              = Nivetha Thomas
| image              = Nivetha Thomas at Papanasam success meet (cropped).jpg
| image              = Nivetha Thomas.png
| caption            = Thomas in July 2015
| caption            = Nivetha in 2022
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|11|2}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1995|11|02}}
| birth_place        = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place        = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation        = Actress
| occupation        = Actor
| alma mater        = [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM University]]
| education          = [[Bachelor of Architecture|B.Arch.]] ([[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM]])
| alma mater        = [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology]]
| years_active      = 2008–present
| years_active      = 2008–present
| othername          =  
| othername          =  
}}
}}


'''Nivetha Thomas''' (born 2 November 1995) is an Indian actress who appears in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] language films.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivetha-thomas-on-stepping-into-taapsee-pannus-shoes-for-vakeel-saab/article34302343.ece|title=Nivetha Thomas: Enacting Pallavi in 'Vakeel Saab' came with responsibility|newspaper=The Hindu|date=12 April 2021|last1=Dundoo|first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref> Thomas made her debut with the 2008 Malayalam film ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'', for which she won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist]].
'''Nivetha Thomas''' (born 2 November 1995) is an Indian actress who appears in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] language films.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivetha-thomas-on-stepping-into-taapsee-pannus-shoes-for-vakeel-saab/article34302343.ece |title=Nivetha Thomas: Enacting Pallavi in 'Vakeel Saab' came with responsibility |newspaper=The Hindu |date=12 April 2021 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref> She made her film debut as a child artist in the 2008 Malayalam film ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]''. Nivetha is an recipient of a [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]], one [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist|Kerala State Film Award]] and a [[Telangana Gaddar Film Awards|Telangana Gaddar Film Award]].


She went on to star as a lead in hit movies like ''[[Chaappa Kurishu]]'' (2011), ''[[Poraali]]'' (2011), [[Romans (2013 film)|''Romans'']] (2013), ''[[Jilla]]'' (2014), [[Papanasam (film)|''Papanasam'']] (2015), [[Gentleman (2016 film)|''Gentleman'']] (2016), ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' (2017), ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017), [[118 (film)|''118'']] (2019), ''[[Brochevarevarura]]'' (2019), ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' (2020), [[V (2020 film)|''V'']] (2020) and ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'' (2021).
Nivetha made her Telugu film debut with [[Gentleman (2016 film)|''Gentleman'']] (2016) and won the [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu]]. Nivetha went on to star in the successful films like ''[[Chaappa Kurishu]]'' (2011), [[Romans (2013 film)|''Romans'']] (2013), ''[[Jilla]]'' (2014), [[Papanasam (film)|''Papanasam'']] (2015), ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' (2017), ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017), [[118 (film)|''118'']] (2019), ''[[Brochevarevarura]]'' (2019), [[V (2020 film)|''V'']] (2020), ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'' (2021) and ''[[Saakini Daakini]]'' (2022) , ''[[35 Chinna Katha Kaadu ]]'' (2024) .


==Early life==
==Early life and education==
Nivetha Thomas was born on 2 November 1995 in Madras (now [[Chennai]]), India.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nivetha Thomas on Twitter|work=Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/i_nivethathomas/status/926352138879377408?lang=en|access-date=5 October 2018}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-09-27|title=We are perfect the way we are, we just don't realise it: Nivetha Thomas|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-positive/nivetha-thomas-life-positive-6031340/|access-date=2021-03-04|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Her roots are in Eddur village of [[Iritty taluk]], [[Kerala]].<ref name=":0" />  She was schooled at Holy Angels and Montfort Matriculation School, [[Chennai]]. She pursued [[Bachelor of Architecture]] from [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM University]]. She can speak [[Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[French language|French]], [[Hindi]] and English.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kamal sir was impressed with my marksheets too|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2017/feb/14/kamal-sir-was-impressed-with-my-marksheets-too-1570663.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
Nivetha was born on 2 November 1995 in Madras (now [[Chennai]]), India.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday Nivetha Thomas: 'Ninnu Kori' to 'Brochevarevarura', 4 must-watch films of the actress |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-nivetha-thomas-ninnu-kori-to-brochevarevarura-4-must-watch-telugu-films-of-the-actress/articleshow/78985021.cms |access-date=2 November 2022}}</ref> She is a native of Edoor village of [[Iritty taluk]], [[Kerala]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=27 September 2019 |title=We are perfect the way we are, we just don't realise it: Nivetha Thomas |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-positive/nivetha-thomas-life-positive-6031340/ |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
 
She was schooled at Holy Angels and Montfort Matriculation School, [[Chennai]] and pursued [[Bachelor of Architecture]] from [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM University]]. She can speak six languages — [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[French language|French]], [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[English language|English]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kamal sir was impressed with my marksheets too |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2017/feb/14/kamal-sir-was-impressed-with-my-marksheets-too-1570663.html |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The New Indian Express|date=15 February 2017 }}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Early career and film debut ===
=== Child artist and early work (2000–2015) ===
She started her career as a [[child actress]], acting in the popular [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] serial ''My Dear Bootham''. After that, she played the role of [[Jayaram]]'s daughter in ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'', where her performance was well appreciated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-state-film-awards-announced-news-malayalam-kkfrStidihc.html|title=Kerala State Film Awards announced|date=4 June 2009|publisher=sify.com (originally Moviebuzz)|access-date=12 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022030121/http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-state-film-awards-announced-news-malayalam-kkfrStidihc.html|archive-date=22 October 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> She then signed a few [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] films in which she mostly played supporting roles. Among her Malayalam projects were ''[[Chaappa Kurish]]'' and ''[[Thattathin Marayathu]]'', the latter of which according to [[Sify]] was going to be "the biggest box-office hit in the history of Malayalam cinema".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15004289&cid=14625530 |title=Kerala Box-Office (June–July 2012) |publisher=Sify.com |date=1 August 2012 |access-date=15 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618102307/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15004289&cid=14625530 |archive-date=18 June 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The 2011 Tamil film ''[[Poraali]]'' directed by [[Samuthirakani]], featured her as Tamizhselvi, a [[gas jockey|petrol bunk employee]].<ref name="nayar">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-11/news-interviews/30394278_1_swathi-kollywood-film-industry |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708100928/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-11/news-interviews/30394278_1_swathi-kollywood-film-industry |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Niveda: Battling against all odds |first=Parvathy |last=Nayar |date=11 November 2011}}</ref> She had previously collaborated with Samuthirakani in the drama series ''Arasi''.
Nivetha started her career as a [[child actress]], acting in the popular [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] serial ''[[My Dear Bootham (TV series)|My Dear Bootham]]''. After that, she made her film debut in 2008 playing [[Jayaram]]'s daughter in ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'', where her performance was well appreciated and won her the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-state-film-awards-announced-news-malayalam-kkfrStidihc.html |title=Kerala State Film Awards announced |date=4 June 2009 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=12 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022030121/http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-state-film-awards-announced-news-malayalam-kkfrStidihc.html |archive-date=22 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She then signed a few [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] films in which she mostly played supporting roles. Among her Malayalam projects were ''[[Chaappa Kurish]]'' and ''[[Thattathin Marayathu]]'', the latter of which according to [[Sify]] was going to be "the biggest box-office hit in the history of Malayalam cinema".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15004289&cid=14625530 |title=Kerala Box-Office (June–July 2012) |website=[[Sify]] |date=1 August 2012 |access-date=15 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618102307/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15004289&cid=14625530 |archive-date=18 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The 2011 Tamil film ''[[Poraali]]'' directed by [[Samuthirakani]], featured her as Tamizhselvi, a [[gas jockey|petrol bunk employee]].<ref name="nayar">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Niveda-Battling-against-all-odds/articleshow/10713588.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708100928/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-11/news-interviews/30394278_1_swathi-kollywood-film-industry |url-status=live |archive-date=8 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Niveda: Battling against all odds |first=Parvathy |last=Nayar |date=11 November 2011}}</ref>
 
In 2013, Nivetha acted in ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'' which was very successful and named a "blockbuster" by Sify.com.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfg.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708062540/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfg.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2013 |title=Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report |website=[[Sify]] |date=6 July 2013 |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In the Tamil contemporary fantasy comedy ''[[Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' she played the female lead role of Jaishree, an aspiring singer.<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Niveda-Thomas-in-Mohanlal-Vijays-Jilla/articleshow/19862780.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507134213/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-and-interviews/39026637_1_director-nesan-kollywood-superstar-vijay-jilla |url-status=live |archive-date=7 May 2013 |title=Niveda Thomas in Mohanlal-Vijay's 'Jilla' |date=4 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In ''[[Jilla]]'', she played the role of Mahalakshmi, who is very attached to her father (Mohanlal) and two brothers, played by [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and Mahath.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 April 2014 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131124/entertainment-mollywood/article/nivetha-cloud-nine |title=Nivetha on cloud nine |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> About her role, she stated that it was not "just another sister role"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news-and-interviews/40391324_1_sister-jilla-actress-niveda-thomas |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203054409/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news-and-interviews/40391324_1_sister-jilla-actress-niveda-thomas |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |title=Mine is not just a sister role: Niveda Thomas |date=5 July 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> but that of "a strong willed girl who influences her brother in a positive way".<ref name="The Times of India"/>
 
In 2015, Nivetha played Selvi, [[Kamal Haasan]]'s eldest daughter who accidentally murders her blackmailer in the Tamil remake of ''[[Drishyam]]'', titled ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]''.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijays-sister-is-Kamal-Haasans-daughter/articleshow/40316696.cms Vijay's sister is Kamal Haasan's daughter]. ''The Times of India''. (17 August 2014). Retrieved 28 July 2016.</ref> The film emerged a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-kamal-haasans-last-five-movies-box-office-stats/photostory/91988285.cms?picid=91988458|title='Vikram': Kamal Haasan's last five movies' box office stats|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> Anupama Subramanian ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' noted, "Nivetha as the elder daughter gives a splendid act and helps create the mood and atmosphere of the flick."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150703/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98papanasam%E2%80%99-fulfilling-experience-and-must|title=Movie review 'Papanasam': A fulfilling experience and a must watch film|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=7 July 2015}}</ref>
 
=== Critical acclaim and commercial success (2016–present) ===


In 2013, Thomas acted in ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'' which was very successful and named a "blockbuster" by Sify.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfg.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708062540/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfg.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2013 |title=Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report |publisher=Sify.com |date=6 July 2013 |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In the Tamil contemporary fantasy comedy ''[[Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' she played the female lead role of Jaishree, an aspiring singer.<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-and-interviews/39026637_1_director-nesan-kollywood-superstar-vijay-jilla |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507134213/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-and-interviews/39026637_1_director-nesan-kollywood-superstar-vijay-jilla |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 May 2013 |title=Niveda Thomas in Mohanlal-Vijay's 'Jilla' |date=4 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In ''[[Jilla]]'' she played the role of Mahalakshmi, who is very attached to her father (Mohanlal) and two brothers, played by [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and Mahath.<ref>{{cite web|date=15 April 2014 |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131124/entertainment-mollywood/article/nivetha-cloud-nine |title=Nivetha on cloud nine |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> About her role, she stated that it was not "just another sister role"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news-and-interviews/40391324_1_sister-jilla-actress-niveda-thomas |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203054409/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-05/news-and-interviews/40391324_1_sister-jilla-actress-niveda-thomas |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |title=Mine is not just a sister role: Niveda Thomas |date=5 July 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> but that of "a strong willed girl who influences her brother in a positive way".<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> She signed her first Telugu film, ''[[Juliet Lover of Idiot]]'' directed by Ajay Vodhirala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Niveda-Thomas-to-romance-Naveen-Chandra/articleshow/31908710.cms |title=Niveda Thomas to romance Naveen Chandra – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=12 March 2014 |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Naveen-Chandras-next-film-goes-on-floors/articleshow/33695748.cms |title=Naveen Chandra's next film goes on floors – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> She acted as [[Kamal Haasan]]'s eldest daughter in the Tamil remake of ''[[Drishyam]]'', titled ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'', and her performance earned praise from viewers.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijays-sister-is-Kamal-Haasans-daughter/articleshow/40316696.cms Vijay's sister is Kamal Haasan's daughter – Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (17 August 2014). Retrieved on 28 July 2016.</ref>
Nivetha's career marked a turning point in 2016 with her expansion to Telugu films. She appeared in ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]'' opposite ''[[Nani (actor)|Nani]]'', where she played Catherine, a VFX designer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Niveda-Thomas-in-Nani-Indragantis-next/articleshow/49162836.cms |title=Niveda Thomas in Nani, Indraganti's next |work=The Times of India |date=30 September 2015 |access-date=21 June 2016 |last=Jonnalagedda |first=Pranita |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621161444/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Niveda-Thomas-in-Nani-Indragantis-next/articleshow/49162836.cms |archive-date=21 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/summer-season-new-movies-released-323527 |title=వేచవి చూద్దాం! |last=Jayadeva |first=Rentala |date=15 March 2016 |work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |access-date=19 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316144514/http://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/summer-season-new-movies-released-323527 |archive-date=16 March 2016 |language=Telugu |trans-title=Awaiting this summer!}}</ref> Mridula Ramadugu noted, "Nivetha stands out. She is natural, quick and is a refreshing break from the usual portrayal of female leads in regular dramas."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/gentleman-review-nani-and-niveda-are-the-stars-of-this-gripping-thriller-2842180.html | title='Gentleman' review: Nani and Niveda are the stars of this gripping thriller | work=Firstpost | date=18 June 2016 | access-date=19 June 2016 | last=Ramadugu | first=Mridula | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619042631/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/gentleman-review-nani-and-niveda-are-the-stars-of-this-gripping-thriller-2842180.html | archive-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> Purnima Sriram stated, "Nivetha owns the show. Her eyes were enough to emote. She owned every frame."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Review-This-Gentleman-is-a-game-changer/2016/06/19/article3487505.ece | title=Review: This Gentleman is a game-changer | work=The New Indian Express | date=19 June 2016 | access-date=19 June 2016 | last=Sriram | first=Purnima | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619063856/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Review-This-Gentleman-is-a-game-changer/2016/06/19/article3487505.ece | archive-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> It became her breakthrough and her performance earned her the [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu]] and nomination for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://siima.in/2016/winners.html |title=SIIMA 2016 winners |access-date=1 April 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714054004/http://siima.in/2016/winners.html |archive-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>


===2016-18: Telugu debut and success===
Following this, her first release in 2017 was ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' opposite Nani and [[Aadhi Pinisetty]]. She played Pallavi who is torn between her husband and former lover.<ref>{{cite news|first=Krishna|last=Vamsi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nivetha-thomas-elated-to-pair-up-with-nani-again-3733400/|title= Nivetha Thomas elated to pair up with Nani again|date=2 November 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref> The film earned her second Filmfare Best Actress – Telugu nomination.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ninnu-kori/movie-review/59487381.cms |title=NINNU KORI MOVIE REVIEW |website=The Times of India |date=7 July 2017 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> The film was a commercial success and Suresh Kavirayani noted, "Nivetha steals the show with her stunning performance and right emotions."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/080717/ninnu-kori-movie-review-a-heart-touching-one.html |title=Ninnu Kori movie review: A heart-touching one |website=The Times of India |date=7 July 2017 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> In her next release ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'', she played Simran opposite [[Jr. NTR]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-to-have-nivetha-thomas-as-his-leading-lady-in-jai-lava-kusa-4612162/ |title=Jr NTR to have Nivetha Thomas as his leading lady in ''Jai Lava Kusa'' |date=13 April 2017 |access-date=22 June 2017 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |archive-date=14 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614042239/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-to-have-nivetha-thomas-as-his-leading-lady-in-jai-lava-kusa-4612162/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film emerged a success and one of the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jai Lava Kusa crosses 50 days at box office, becomes third highest grossing Telugu film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jai-lava-kusa-50-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-becomes-the-third-highest-grossing-telugu-film/story-HLWSIJOVpAP2fZpjMLobFI.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=9 November 2017 |access-date=12 January 2021 |archive-date=14 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114092921/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jai-lava-kusa-50-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-becomes-the-third-highest-grossing-telugu-film/story-HLWSIJOVpAP2fZpjMLobFI.html |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' stated that her character lacked "appealing factor".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jai Lava Kusa review: Watch the movie for Jr NTR's absolutely brilliant performance |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jai-lava-kusa-review-watch-the-movie-for-jr-ntr’s-absolutely-brilliant-performance-review-telugu-rjvp1aaaghied.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921135725/http://www.sify.com/movies/jai-lava-kusa-review-watch-the-movie-for-jr-ntr%E2%80%99s-absolutely-brilliant-performance-review-telugu-rjvp1aaaghied.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2017 |access-date=12 January 2021 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref> In her last release of the year, she appeared in ''[[Juliet Lover of Idiot]]'' opposite [[Naveen Chandra]], which was a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Niveda-Thomas-to-romance-Naveen-Chandra/articleshow/31908710.cms |title=Niveda Thomas to romance Naveen Chandra |work=The Times of India |date=12 March 2014 |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Naveen-Chandras-next-film-goes-on-floors/articleshow/33695748.cms |title=Naveen Chandra's next film goes on floors |work=The Times of India |access-date=15 April 2014}}</ref> In October 2018, she signed ''Swaasa'', opposite [[Nikhil Siddharth]], which remains unreleased.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 October 2018 |title='Swaasa' starring Nikhil and Nivetha Thomas releases its concept poster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/swaasa-starring-nikhil-and-nivetha-thomas-releases-its-concept-poster/articleshow/66284555.cms |access-date=18 November 2019 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
In 2016, Thomas debuted in [[Telugu cinema]] in the action-thriller ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]'' opposite ''[[Nani (actor)|Nani]]'' which opened to rave reviews and was critically applauded for her performance both by critics and audience alike and garnered her several awards including [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)]] at [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://siima.in/2016/winners.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-04-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714054004/http://siima.in/2016/winners.html |archive-date=14 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] Nomination at [[64th Filmfare Awards South]] Later on, she acquired popularity among Telugu cinema.


Her first release in 2017 was another Telugu film, opposite [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] again, the romantic entertainer ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' which opened to positive reviews and highly praised her performance as "pallavi" which eventually landed her second [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] Nomination at [[65th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ninnu-kori/movie-review/59487381.cms|title=NINNU KORI MOVIE REVIEW|website=Times of India|date=2017-07-07|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> Her next release was [[Jai Lava Kusa]] opposite [[Jr. NTR]] was one of the top grossing movies in 2017 at boxoffice. Her last release was ''[[Juliet Lover of Idiot]]'' opposite [[Naveen Chandra]] which was delayed and released later to become a commercial failure at the boxoffice. In October 2018, Thomas signed romantic drama ''Swaasa,'' co-starring [[Nikhil Siddharth]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-19|title='Swaasa' starring Nikhil and Nivetha Thomas releases its concept poster|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/swaasa-starring-nikhil-and-nivetha-thomas-releases-its-concept-poster/articleshow/66284555.cms|access-date=2019-11-18|website=Times of India}}</ref>
In her first release of 2019, Nivetha played Aadhya, a teacher who was murdered opposite [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] in ''[[118 (film)|118]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalyan-rams-118-post-production-in-its-final-stage/articleshow/67833419.cms|title=Kalyan Ram's 118 post-production in its final stage|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=26 February 2019}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo noted, "Nivetha live up to her credentials of being able performer and shine in the material given to her."<ref>{{Cite web|title=118: The curious nightmares|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/118-review-the-curious-nightmares/article26408539.ece/|access-date=2020-09-26|website=The Hindu|date=March 2019 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi }}</ref> The film emerged a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-31|title=2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే..|trans-title=Highest grossing films of 2019|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231040059/https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065 |archive-date=31 December 2019 |access-date=2020-08-06|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref> In her next film ''[[Brochevarevarura]]'' opposite [[Sree Vishnu]], she played Mithra an average student who aspires to become a classical dancer.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nivetha Thomas roped in for role opposite Sree Vishnu|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-roped-in-for-role-opposite-sree-vishnu/articleshow/64519897.cms|access-date=2020-11-28|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=6 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906061156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-roped-in-for-role-opposite-sree-vishnu/articleshow/64519897.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became one of the year's highest grossing release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/jersey-to-brochevarevarura-7-best-films-of-telugu-cinema-in-2019-1632334-2019-12-29|title=Jersey to Brochevarevarura: 7 best films of Telugu cinema in 2019|website=India Today|date=2019-12-29|access-date=2019-12-30|archive-date=29 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229123807/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/jersey-to-brochevarevarura-7-best-films-of-telugu-cinema-in-2019-1632334-2019-12-29|url-status=live}}</ref> Krishna Sripada of ''[[The News Minute]]'' stated, "Nivetha should be singled out for her extremely articulate acting almost overshadowing everyone else in every frame."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brochevarevarura review: A rib-tickling dark comedy with a brilliant cast|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/brochevarevarura-ra-review-rib-tickling-dark-comedy-brilliant-cast-104520|access-date=2020-10-31|website=The News Minute|date=29 June 2019 }}</ref>


=== 2019: Comeback ===
In her first film of 2020, Nivetha appeared in ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' (2020) as [[Rajinikanth]]'s daughter Valli.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2019 |title=Rajinikanth starrer Darbar to hit screens on January 9 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/darbar-release-date-january-9-6190522/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919095232/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/darbar-release-date-january-9-6190522/ |archive-date=19 September 2020 |access-date=31 December 2020 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> The film emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2020 |title=Darbar enters Rs 200 crore club, third Rajinikanth film to achieve feat |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/darbar-enters-rs-200-crore-club-fifth-rajinikanth-film-to-achieve-feat/story-nzjTEHMUkCqZVJgDk6DzQP.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121192126/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/darbar-enters-rs-200-crore-club-fifth-rajinikanth-film-to-achieve-feat/story-nzjTEHMUkCqZVJgDk6DzQP.html |archive-date=21 January 2020 |access-date=22 January 2020 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Karthik Kumar stated, "Nivetha gets decent screen presence and her scenes with Rajinikanth are fun and full of life.'"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=9 January 2020 |title=Darbar movie review: Quintessential Rajinikanth movie with its highs and lows |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/darbar-movie-review-quintessential-rajinikanth-movie-with-its-highs-and-lows/story-0nrkugKXrITyLRwkGzaHZJ.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129220210/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/darbar-movie-review-quintessential-rajinikanth-movie-with-its-highs-and-lows/story-0nrkugKXrITyLRwkGzaHZJ.html |archive-date=29 January 2021 |access-date=31 December 2020 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> She next appeared in ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]'' as Apoorva, an aspiring crime novelist opposite [[Sudheer Babu]]. It was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |title=Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha Thomas, Aditi Rao Hydari's 'V' wraps up shoot |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-sudheer-babu-nivetha-thomas-aditi-rao-hydaris-v-wraps-up-shoot/articleshow/73297204.cms |access-date=2021-01-28 |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415175124/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-sudheer-babu-nivetha-thomas-aditi-rao-hydaris-v-wraps-up-shoot/articleshow/73297204.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Janani K. |date=August 20, 2020 |title=Nani and Sudheer Babu's V to release on Amazon Prime Video on September 5 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-and-sudheer-babu-s-v-to-release-on-amazon-prime-video-on-september-5-1713210-2020-08-20 |magazine=India Today |access-date=2021-01-28 |archive-date=24 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824023817/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-and-sudheer-babu-s-v-to-release-on-amazon-prime-video-on-september-5-1713210-2020-08-20 |url-status=live }}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi stated that she is "wasted" in a role with no purpose.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-05 |title=V movie review: Nani, Indraganti Mohana Krishna reunite for a colossal mess of an action-thriller |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/v-movie-review-nani-indraganti-mohana-krishna-reunite-for-a-colossal-mess-of-an-action-thriller/story-9QNpHvcOTTtnLT9uJD6zOP.html |access-date=2020-09-05 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=5 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905075639/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/v-movie-review-nani-indraganti-mohana-krishna-reunite-for-a-colossal-mess-of-an-action-thriller/story-9QNpHvcOTTtnLT9uJD6zOP.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Thomas first release in 2019 was an action thriller ''[[118 (film)|118]]'' opposite [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] which opened to positive reviews and critics extremely praised Thomas's outstanding performance in a brief yet impressive role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/118/movie-review/68216789.cms|title=118 MOVIE REVIEW|website=Times of India|date=2019-03-01|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> Later, she starred in the black comedy film ''[[Brochevarevarura]]'' opposite [[Sree Vishnu]] was opened to positive reviews and got widespread acclaim for her portrayal of "mitra" an underperformer student in academics who aspires to become a classical dancer, Later the film was a hit at box office.
In 2021, Nivetha appeared in ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'', the Telugu remake of Hindi film ''[[Pink (2016 film)|Pink]]'', co-starring [[Pawan Kalyan]]. She played Pallavi, a software engineer and victim of molestation.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nivetha Thomas begins shooting for Pawan Kalyan starrer Vakeel Saab |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-begins-shooting-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-vakeel-saab/articleshow/78517956.cms |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=6 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2021-04-06|title=Pawan Kalyan's Vakeel Saab Movie Pre-Release Business Report|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/vakeel-saab-pre-release-business-report-680456|access-date=2021-04-08|website=www.thehansindia.com|archive-date=6 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406124737/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/vakeel-saab-pre-release-business-report-680456|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became the second highest grossing Telugu film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-11|title=Vakeel Saab Collection: Blockbuster! Pawan Kalyan comeback movie sets box office on fire!|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/zeal/entertainment/news-vakeel-saab-collection-day-2-day-1-worldwide-till-now-so-far-today-twitter-telugu-pawan-kalyan-taran-adarsh-154705|access-date=2021-04-11|website=Zee Business|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411124610/https://www.zeebiz.com/zeal/entertainment/news-vakeel-saab-collection-day-2-day-1-worldwide-till-now-so-far-today-twitter-telugu-pawan-kalyan-taran-adarsh-154705|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2020 Thomas starred in [[Rajini Kanth]]'s [[Darbar (film)|''Darbar'']] in which she plays the daughter of [[Rajini Kanth]]. She also starred Indraganti-directed [[action thriller]] ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]'' later that year. In 2021, Thomas is featured in ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'', the Telugu remake of Hindi film [[Pink (2016 film)|Pink]], starring [[Pawan Kalyan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivetha Thomas begins shooting for Pawan Kalyan starrer Vakeel Saab - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-begins-shooting-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-vakeel-saab/articleshow/78517956.cms|access-date=2021-03-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
Nivetha also starred in [[Sudheer Varma]]-directed ''[[Saakini Daakini]]'', the Telugu remake of the Korean film ''[[Midnight Runners]],'' along with [[Regina Cassandra]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web |date=26 July 2021 |title=Nivetha, Regina's Midnight Runners Telugu remake shoot is in progress! |url=https://english.ntvtelugu.com/nivetha-reginas-midnight-runners-telugu-remake-shoot-is-in-progress/ |publisher=NTV |language=en |access-date=27 July 2021 |archive-date=25 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925215241/https://english.ntvtelugu.com/nivetha-reginas-midnight-runners-telugu-remake-shoot-is-in-progress/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


As of July 2021, Thomas is shooting for the [[Sudheer Varma]]-directed Telugu remake of the Korean film ''[[Midnight Runners]],'' along with [[Regina Cassandra]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=26 July 2021|title=Nivetha, Regina’s Midnight Runners Telugu remake shoot is in progress!|url=https://english.ntvtelugu.com/nivetha-reginas-midnight-runners-telugu-remake-shoot-is-in-progress/|url-status=live|website=NTV|language=en}}</ref>
== Media image ==
[[File:Nivetha Thomas at Papanasam success meet (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Nivetha at an event in 2015]]
 
In [[The Times of India|Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women]] list, she was placed 18th in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-women-2017-take-a-bow-hotties/articleshow/63287457.cms |title=Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2017: Take a bow, hotties! |website=The Times of India |date=14 March 2018 |access-date=21 November 2020}}</ref> In 2024, ''[[The Hollywood Reporter|The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' place her in its "Top 10 Telugu Performers" list.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/lists/all/the-10-best-telugu-film-performances-of-2024-dulquer-salmaan-amitabh-bachchan-and-more |title=The 10 best Telugu film performances of 2024: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivetha Thomas, and more |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=26 December 2024}}</ref> Actors [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] and [[Rana Daggubati]] have named Nivetha among Telugu cinema's "brightest talent".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-on-upcoming-film-ninnu-kori-nivetha-thomas-is-one-of-the-finest-performers-ive-seen-3781865.html |title=Nani on upcoming film Ninnu Kori: 'Nivetha Thomas is one of the finest performers I've seen' |website=Firstpost |date=6 July 2017 |access-date=21 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/rana-applauds-nivetha-thomas-calls-her-telugu-cinema-s-best-find-in-recent-times/story-FZCBqHHDBm8phHOaPNOh5I.html |title=Rana applauds Nivetha Thomas, calls her Telugu cinema's best find in recent times |website=Hindustan Times |date=7 July 2017 |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
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| ''[[Kuruvi]]''|| Vetrivel's sister || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Tamil debut; dhild artist ||
| ''[[Kuruvi]]''
| Vetrivel's sister  
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|  
|-
|-
| 2009|| ''[[Madhya Venal]]'' || Manuja/Manikutty || Malayalam || Child artist ||
| 2009
| ''[[Madhya Venal]]''  
| Manuja/Manikutty  
| rowspan="3"|Malayalam  
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2011 || ''[[Pranayam]]'' || Young Grace  
| rowspan="3" | 2011  
|Malayalam|| ||
| ''[[Pranayam (2011 film)|Pranayam]]''  
| Young Grace
|  
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Chaappa Kurish]]'' || Nafiza  
| ''[[Chaappa Kurish]]''  
|Malayalam|| ||
| Nafiza  
|  
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Poraali]]'' || Tamizhselvi ||  Tamil || ||
| ''[[Poraali]]''  
| Tamizhselvi  
|  Tamil  
|
|  
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Thattathin Marayathu]]'' || Fatima ||Malayalam || ||
| 2012  
| ''[[Thattathin Marayathu]]''  
| Fatima  
| rowspan="2"|Malayalam  
|  
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'' || Eleena  
| rowspan="2" | 2013  
|Malayalam|| ||
| ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]''  
| Eleena  
|  
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' || Jeyasri ||Tamil || ||
| ''[[Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham]]''  
| Jeyasri  
| rowspan="2"|Tamil  
|  
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Jilla]]'' || Mahalakshmi  
| rowspan="2" | 2014  
|Tamil|| ||
| ''[[Jilla]]''  
| Mahalakshmi  
|  
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Money Ratnam]]'' || Pia Mammen ||Malayalam || ||
| ''[[Money Ratnam]]''  
| Pia Mammen  
| Malayalam  
|  
|<ref name="debut"/>
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' || Selvi Suyambulingam || Tamil || ||
| 2015  
| ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]''  
| Selvi Suyambulingam  
| Tamil  
|  
|<ref name="debut"/>
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]'' || Catherine ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Telugu debut ||
| 2016  
| ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]''  
| Catherine  
| rowspan="6"|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]  
|
|<ref name="debut"/>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2017 || ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' || Pallavi  
| rowspan="3" | 2017  
|Telugu|| ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-nivetha-thomas-romantic-flick-launched/articleshow/57121730.cms?|title=Nani- Nivetha Thomas romantic flick launched|website=Times of India|date=2017-02-26|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
| ''[[Ninnu Kori]]''  
| Pallavi  
|  
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-nivetha-thomas-romantic-flick-launched/articleshow/57121730.cms? |title=Nani- Nivetha Thomas romantic flick launched |website=The Times of India |date=26 February 2017 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
| Simran
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' || Simran
| ''[[Juliet Lover of Idiot]]''  
|Telugu|| ||
| Julie
|  
|  
|-
|-
| ''[[Juliet Lover of Idiot]]'' || Julie
| rowspan="2" | 2019
|Telugu|| ||  
|''[[118 (film)|118]]''  
| Aadhya
|  
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-thanks-movie-buffs-for-their-love-towards-118/articleshow/68231971.cms |title=Nivetha Thomas thanks movie buffs for their love towards '118' |website=The Times of India |date=2 March 2019 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019 ||''[[118 (film)|118]]'' || Aadhya
| ''[[Brochevarevarura]]''  
|Telugu|| ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-thanks-movie-buffs-for-their-love-towards-118/articleshow/68231971.cms|title=Nivetha Thomas thanks movie buffs for their love towards '118'|website=Times of India|date=2019-03-02|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
| Mithra
|  
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/brochevarevarura-makers-unveil-nivetha-thomas-first-look-as-mithra/articleshow/68646685.cms |title='Brochevarevarura': Makers unveil Nivetha Thomas' first look as Mithra |website=The Times of India |date=30 March 2019 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Brochevarevarura]]'' || Mithra
| rowspan="2" | 2020
|Telugu|| ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/brochevarevarura-makers-unveil-nivetha-thomas-first-look-as-mithra/articleshow/68646685.cms|title='Brochevarevarura': Makers unveil Nivetha Thomas' first look as Mithra|website=Times of India|date=2019-03-30|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
| ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]''  
| Vallikkannu “Valli”
| Tamil
|
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/darbar-nivetha-thomas-reveals-her-character-in-rajinikanths-film/articleshow/71646859.cms |title=Darbar: Nivetha Thomas reveals her character in Rajinikanth's film |website=The Times of India |date=18 October 2019 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020 || ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' || Valli || Tamil || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/darbar-nivetha-thomas-reveals-her-character-in-rajinikanths-film/articleshow/71646859.cms|title=Darbar: Nivetha Thomas reveals her character in Rajinikanth's film|website=Times of India|date=2019-10-18|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
| ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]''
| Apoorva Ramanujan
| rowspan="3"|Telugu
|
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-confirmed-for-indragantis-multi-starrer-with-nani-and-sudheer-babu/articleshow/68889460.cms |title=Nivetha Thomas confirmed for Indraganti's multi-starrer with Nani and Sudheer Babu |website=The Times of India |date=15 April 2019 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| | ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]'' || Apoorva Ramanujan || Telugu || [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] film
| 2021
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-thomas-confirmed-for-indragantis-multi-starrer-with-nani-and-sudheer-babu/articleshow/68889460.cms|title=Nivetha Thomas confirmed for Indraganti's multi-starrer with Nani and Sudheer Babu|website=Times of India|date=2019-04-15|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
| ''[[Vakeel Saab]]''  
| Vemula Pallavi
|  
|  
|-
|-
|2021
| 2022
|''[[Vakeel Saab]]''
| ''[[Saakini Daakini]]''  
|Pallavi
| [[Sub-Inspector|SI]] Shalini
|Telugu  
|
|
| <ref>{{cite news |title='Midnight Runners' Telugu remake titled as 'Shakini Dhakini'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/midnight-runners-telugu-remake-titled-as-shakini-dhakini/articleshow/82372149.cms |access-date=18 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=3 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
|
|-
|-
|2022
| 2023
| style="background:#ffc;"| Meet Cute {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| ''[[Enthada Saji]]''
|{{TBA}}
| Sajimol Thomas
|Telugu
| Malayalam
|Filming
|
|<ref name=":1" />
| <ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunchacko Boban as St. Rocky; watch the trailer for 'Enthada Saji' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-as-st-rocky-watch-the-trailer-for-enthada-saji/articleshow/99294442.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-06 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[35 Chinna Katha Kaadu]]'' || Bala Saraswati  || Telugu || ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Nivetha Thomas starrer 35 completes censorship formalities |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Sep/02/nivetha-thomas-starrer-35-completes-censorship-formalities |work=Cinema Express |date=3 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|TBA
| style="background:#ffc;"| ''[[Shakini Dhakini]] {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}''
|{{TBA}}
|Telugu
|Filming
|<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=‘Midnight Runners’ Telugu remake titled as ‘Shakini Dhakini’? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/midnight-runners-telugu-remake-titled-as-shakini-dhakini/articleshow/82372149.cms|access-date=2021-08-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network !! Language !! class="unsortable" | Notes
! Title
! Role
! Channel
! Notes
|-
|-
| 2000
| 2000 || ''Raja Rajeswari'' || || || rowspan="6" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||<ref name="debut">{{Cite web  |date=2020-09-02 |title=Never strategized my career: Nivetha Thomas on transitioning from child actor to lead roles |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/Sep/02/never-strategized-my-career-nivetha-thomas-on-transitioning-from-child-actor-to-lead-roles-2191604.html |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
| ''Raja Rajeswari''
| Gowri
| rowspan="4" | [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
| rowspan="4" | Child artist
|-
|-
| 2004–2007
| 2004–2007 || ''[[My Dear Bootham (TV series)|My Dear Bootham]]'' || Gowri || rowspan="4" | [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] ||<ref name="debut"/>
| ''My Dear Bootham''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gandhi|first1=U.Sudharsan|title=மை டியர் பூதம்' சீரியல் குட்டீஸ் இப்போ என்ன பண்றாங்க தெரியுமா?|url=https://www.vikatan.com/news/cinema/100892-my-dear-bootham-serial-child-artists-then-and-now.html|access-date=25 January 2018|publisher=[[Vikatan]]|date=31 August 2017}}</ref>
| Gowri
|-
|-
| 2004–2006
| 2004–2006 || ''Shivamayam'' || Ponni ||<ref name="debut"/>
| ''Shivamayam''
| Ponni
|-
|-
|2007–2008
|2007–2008
| ''Arase''
| ''Arase''
| Young Kaveri
| Young Kaveri
|
|-
| 2005–2006
| ''Raja Rajeswari''
| Nallama
|
|-
|2008
| ''Thenmozhiyal''
| Maheswari
| [[Kalaignar TV]]
|
|-
|2017
|''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 1)|Bigg Boss 1]]''
|Herself
|[[Star Maa]]
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|Guest appearance
|-
|-
|}
|}


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
{{Infobox actor awards
{| class="wikitable"
| name = Nivetha Thomas
| image =
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| wins = 4
| nominations = 3
}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
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| 2008
| 2008
| [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
| [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist]]
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist|Best Child Artist]]
| [[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]
| ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivetha-thomas-gears-up-for-ninnu-kori-hoping-the-wining-streak-continues/article19223515.ece|title=Nivetha Thomas chats about 'Ninnu Kori'|website=The Hindu|date=2017-07-06|access-date=2019-11-18|last1=Dundoo|first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref>
| <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivetha-thomas-gears-up-for-ninnu-kori-hoping-the-wining-streak-continues/article19223515.ece |title=Nivetha Thomas chats about 'Ninnu Kori' |website=The Hindu |date=6 July 2017 |access-date=18 November 2019 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2017
| rowspan="4" | 2017
| [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|6th SIIMA]]
| [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu|Best Female Debut – Telugu]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Gentleman (2016 film)|''Gentleman'']]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-awards-2017-telugu-winners-list-jr-ntr-rakul-preet-singh-declared-best-actors-733067|title=SIIMA Awards 2017 Telugu winners list: Jr NTR and Rakul Preet Singh declared best actors|website=International Business Times|date=2017-07-02|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 July 2017 |title=SIIMA 2017 Day 1: Junior NTR, Rakul Preet win big; Akhil Akkineni performs song from upcoming film  |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/siima-2017-day-1-junior-ntr-rakul-preet-win-big-akhil-akkineni-performs-song-from-upcoming-film-3764721.html |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212622/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/siima-2017-day-1-junior-ntr-rakul-preet-win-big-akhil-akkineni-performs-song-from-upcoming-film-3764721.html |url-status=live}}</ref>  
|-
|-
| [[T. Subbarami Reddy|TSR]] – [[TV9 (Telugu)|TV9]] National Film Awards
| [[TV9 Telugu|TSR– TV9 National Film Awards]]
| Best Debut Heroine
| Best Debut Actress
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tsr-tv9-national-film-awards-2015-2016-winners-lists-baahubali-srimanthudu-sos-bag-maximum-722492|title=TSR TV9 National Film Awards 2015, 2016 Winners lists: Baahubali, Srimanthudu, SOS bag maximum awards|website=International Business Times|date=2017-04-09|access-date=2019-12-11}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/2015-tsrawards.html |title=TSR– TV9 National Film Awards 2015-2016 |work=Idlebrain |date=8 April 2017 |access-date=21 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219095919/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/2015-tsrawards.html |archive-date=19 February 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  
|-
|-
| [[64th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[64th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[64th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/64th-filmfare-awards-south-2017-full-nominations-list-983224-2017-06-17|title=64th Filmfare Awards South 2017: Here is the full nominations' list|website=India Today|date=2017-06-17|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/64th-filmfare-awards-south-2017-full-nominations-list-983224-2017-06-17 |title=64th Filmfare Awards South 2017: Here is the full nominations' list |website=India Today |date=17 June 2017 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Zee Telugu|Zee Telugu Golden Awards]]
| [[Zee Telugu|Zee Telugu Golden Awards]]
| Entertainer Of The Year – Female
| Entertainer of The Year – Female
| [[Ninnu Kori]] &<br/>[[Jai Lava Kusa]]
| ''[[Ninnu Kori]] &<br />[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-telugu-golden-awards-2017-nomination-list-baahubali-2-gets-highest-nods-will-prabhas-get-753807|title=Zee Telugu Golden Awards 2017 nomination list: Baahubali 2 gets highest nods, will Prabhas get an award?|website=International Business Times|date=19 December 2017|access-date=11 January 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zee5.com/videos/details/zee-golden-awards-2017-full-event/0-0-movie_804856199 |title=Zee Telugu Golden Awards 2017 |website=Zee5 |access-date=29 November 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2018
| rowspan="2"| 2018
| Apsara Awards
| [[Zee Telugu|Zee Telugu Apsara Awards]]
| Performer of the Year
| Performer of the Year
|[[Jai Lava Kusa]]
| ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/apsara-awards-2018-winners-list-zee-telugu-telecasts-celebration-womanhood-768035|title=Apsara Awards 2018 winners list: Zee Telugu telecasts celebration of womanhood|website=International Business Times|date=2018-04-29|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=At Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2018, Kajal Aggarwal, Lavanya Tripathi and Tamannaah win honours |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/at-zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2018-kajal-aggarwal-and-tamannaah-win-honours/story-KijVPXjDwUTt4dTmuPVNmK.html |access-date=2020-11-15 |date=2018-04-09 |archive-date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001050532/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/at-zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2018-kajal-aggarwal-and-tamannaah-win-honours/story-KijVPXjDwUTt4dTmuPVNmK_amp.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[65th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[65th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[65th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| [[Ninnu Kori]]
| ''[[Ninnu Kori]]''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018-official-list-of-nominations/articleshow/64478687.cms|title=65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018: Official list of nominations|website=Times of India|date=2018-06-06|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018-official-list-of-nominations/articleshow/64478687.cms |title=65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018: Official list of nominations |website=The Times of India |date=6 June 2018 |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2022
| [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]
| ''[[Vakeel Saab]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 September 2022 |title=SIIMA 2022: Pushpa wins big, Allu Arjun is best actor |work=[[The Economic Times]] |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/siima-2022-pushpa-wins-big-allu-arjun-is-best-actor/articleshow/94130430.cms |access-date=11 September 2022 |archive-date=11 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911080349/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/siima-2022-pushpa-wins-big-allu-arjun-is-best-actor/articleshow/94130430.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2025
| [[Telangana Gaddar Film Awards]]
| Best Actress
| rowspan="3" | ''[[35 Chinna Katha Kaadu]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 full list of winners: Kalki 2898 AD wins best film, Allu Arjun wins best actor |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/gaddar-telangana-film-awards-2024-full-list-of-winners-kalki-2898-ad-wins-best-film-allu-arjun-wins-best-actor-101748511071615.html |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=28 May 2025}}</ref>
|-
|[[13th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=siima awards 2025: సైమా అవార్డ్స్‌ 2025.. అత్యధికంగా 11 నామినేషన్లతో ‘పుష్ప2’ |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/siima-awards-2025-nominations/0210/125132835 |access-date=2025-08-19 |website=EENADU |language=te}}</ref>
|-
|2026
|[[70th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2026 |title=Full List of Winners of The 70th Filmfare Awards South With Kerala Tourism (Telugu) |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/full-list-of-winners-of-the-70th-filmfare-awards-south-with-kerala-tourism-telugu-81912.html |access-date=23 February 2026 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en}}</ref>
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
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* {{IMDb name|3223429}}
* {{IMDb name|3223429}}
* [https://twitter.com/i_nivethathomas Nivetha Thomas official page] at Twitter
* {{Instagram|i_nivethathomas}}
 
{{Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu}}{{SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu}}
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In this Indian name, the name Thomas is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nivetha.
Not to be confused with Nivetha Pethuraj.

Nivetha Thomas
Nivetha in 2022
Born (1995-11-02) 2 November 1995 (age 30)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
EducationB.Arch. (SRM)
Alma materSRM Institute of Science and Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present

Nivetha Thomas (born 2 November 1995) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil language films.[1] She made her film debut as a child artist in the 2008 Malayalam film Veruthe Oru Bharya. Nivetha is an recipient of a Filmfare Award, one Kerala State Film Award and a Telangana Gaddar Film Award.

Nivetha made her Telugu film debut with Gentleman (2016) and won the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu. Nivetha went on to star in the successful films like Chaappa Kurishu (2011), Romans (2013), Jilla (2014), Papanasam (2015), Ninnu Kori (2017), Jai Lava Kusa (2017), 118 (2019), Brochevarevarura (2019), V (2020), Vakeel Saab (2021) and Saakini Daakini (2022) , 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu (2024) .

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Nivetha was born on 2 November 1995 in Madras (now Chennai), India.[2] She is a native of Edoor village of Iritty taluk, Kerala.[3]

She was schooled at Holy Angels and Montfort Matriculation School, Chennai and pursued Bachelor of Architecture from SRM University. She can speak six languages — Malayalam, Tamil, French, Hindi, Telugu, and English.[4]

Career[edit | edit source]

Child artist and early work (2000–2015)[edit | edit source]

Nivetha started her career as a child actress, acting in the popular Sun TV serial My Dear Bootham. After that, she made her film debut in 2008 playing Jayaram's daughter in Veruthe Oru Bharya, where her performance was well appreciated and won her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist.[5] She then signed a few Tamil and Malayalam films in which she mostly played supporting roles. Among her Malayalam projects were Chaappa Kurish and Thattathin Marayathu, the latter of which according to Sify was going to be "the biggest box-office hit in the history of Malayalam cinema".[6] The 2011 Tamil film Poraali directed by Samuthirakani, featured her as Tamizhselvi, a petrol bunk employee.[7]

In 2013, Nivetha acted in Romans which was very successful and named a "blockbuster" by Sify.com.[8] In the Tamil contemporary fantasy comedy Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham she played the female lead role of Jaishree, an aspiring singer.[9] In Jilla, she played the role of Mahalakshmi, who is very attached to her father (Mohanlal) and two brothers, played by Vijay and Mahath.[10] About her role, she stated that it was not "just another sister role"[11] but that of "a strong willed girl who influences her brother in a positive way".[9]

In 2015, Nivetha played Selvi, Kamal Haasan's eldest daughter who accidentally murders her blackmailer in the Tamil remake of Drishyam, titled Papanasam.[12] The film emerged a commercial success at the box office.[13] Anupama Subramanian Deccan Chronicle noted, "Nivetha as the elder daughter gives a splendid act and helps create the mood and atmosphere of the flick."[14]

Critical acclaim and commercial success (2016–present)[edit | edit source]

Nivetha's career marked a turning point in 2016 with her expansion to Telugu films. She appeared in Gentleman opposite Nani, where she played Catherine, a VFX designer.[15] The film was a box office success.[16] Mridula Ramadugu noted, "Nivetha stands out. She is natural, quick and is a refreshing break from the usual portrayal of female leads in regular dramas."[17] Purnima Sriram stated, "Nivetha owns the show. Her eyes were enough to emote. She owned every frame."[18] It became her breakthrough and her performance earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu and nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.[19]

Following this, her first release in 2017 was Ninnu Kori opposite Nani and Aadhi Pinisetty. She played Pallavi who is torn between her husband and former lover.[20] The film earned her second Filmfare Best Actress – Telugu nomination.[21] The film was a commercial success and Suresh Kavirayani noted, "Nivetha steals the show with her stunning performance and right emotions."[22] In her next release Jai Lava Kusa, she played Simran opposite Jr. NTR.[23] The film emerged a success and one of the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[24] Sify stated that her character lacked "appealing factor".[25] In her last release of the year, she appeared in Juliet Lover of Idiot opposite Naveen Chandra, which was a box office failure.[26][27] In October 2018, she signed Swaasa, opposite Nikhil Siddharth, which remains unreleased.[28]

In her first release of 2019, Nivetha played Aadhya, a teacher who was murdered opposite Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in 118.[29] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo noted, "Nivetha live up to her credentials of being able performer and shine in the material given to her."[30] The film emerged a box office success.[31] In her next film Brochevarevarura opposite Sree Vishnu, she played Mithra an average student who aspires to become a classical dancer.[32] The film became one of the year's highest grossing release.[33] Krishna Sripada of The News Minute stated, "Nivetha should be singled out for her extremely articulate acting almost overshadowing everyone else in every frame."[34]

In her first film of 2020, Nivetha appeared in Darbar (2020) as Rajinikanth's daughter Valli.[35] The film emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film of the year.[36] Karthik Kumar stated, "Nivetha gets decent screen presence and her scenes with Rajinikanth are fun and full of life.'"[37] She next appeared in V as Apoorva, an aspiring crime novelist opposite Sudheer Babu. It was released on Amazon Prime Video.[38][39] Haricharan Pudipeddi stated that she is "wasted" in a role with no purpose.[40]

In 2021, Nivetha appeared in Vakeel Saab, the Telugu remake of Hindi film Pink, co-starring Pawan Kalyan. She played Pallavi, a software engineer and victim of molestation.[41][42] The film became the second highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[43]

Nivetha also starred in Sudheer Varma-directed Saakini Daakini, the Telugu remake of the Korean film Midnight Runners, along with Regina Cassandra.[44]

Media image[edit | edit source]

Nivetha at an event in 2015

In Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women list, she was placed 18th in 2017.[45] In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter India place her in its "Top 10 Telugu Performers" list.[46] Actors Nani and Rana Daggubati have named Nivetha among Telugu cinema's "brightest talent".[47][48]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Film[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language(s) Notes Ref.
2008 Veruthe Oru Bharya Anjana Sugunan Malayalam Child artist [49]
Kuruvi Vetrivel's sister Tamil
2009 Madhya Venal Manuja/Manikutty Malayalam
2011 Pranayam Young Grace
Chaappa Kurish Nafiza
Poraali Tamizhselvi Tamil
2012 Thattathin Marayathu Fatima Malayalam
2013 Romans Eleena
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham Jeyasri Tamil
2014 Jilla Mahalakshmi
Money Ratnam Pia Mammen Malayalam [49]
2015 Papanasam Selvi Suyambulingam Tamil [49]
2016 Gentleman Catherine Telugu [49]
2017 Ninnu Kori Pallavi [50]
Jai Lava Kusa Simran
Juliet Lover of Idiot Julie
2019 118 Aadhya [51]
Brochevarevarura Mithra [52]
2020 Darbar Vallikkannu “Valli” Tamil [53]
V Apoorva Ramanujan Telugu [54]
2021 Vakeel Saab Vemula Pallavi
2022 Saakini Daakini SI Shalini [55]
2023 Enthada Saji Sajimol Thomas Malayalam [56]
2024 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Bala Saraswati Telugu [57]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Network Language Notes
2000 Raja Rajeswari Tamil [49]
2004–2007 My Dear Bootham Gowri Sun TV [49]
2004–2006 Shivamayam Ponni [49]
2007–2008 Arase Young Kaveri
2005–2006 Raja Rajeswari Nallama
2008 Thenmozhiyal Maheswari Kalaignar TV
2017 Bigg Boss 1 Herself Star Maa Telugu Guest appearance

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2008 Kerala State Film Awards Best Child Artist Veruthe Oru Bharya Won [58]
2017 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Female Debut – Telugu Gentleman Won [59]
TSR– TV9 National Film Awards Best Debut Actress Won [60]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Nominated [61]
Zee Telugu Golden Awards Entertainer of The Year – Female Ninnu Kori &
Jai Lava Kusa 		Nominated [62]
2018 Zee Telugu Apsara Awards Performer of the Year Jai Lava Kusa Won [63]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Ninnu Kori Nominated [64]
2022 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Vakeel Saab Nominated [65]
2025 Telangana Gaddar Film Awards Best Actress 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Won [66]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Telugu Nominated [67]
2026 Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Won [68]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (12 April 2021). "Nivetha Thomas: Enacting Pallavi in 'Vakeel Saab' came with responsibility". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday Nivetha Thomas: 'Ninnu Kori' to 'Brochevarevarura', 4 must-watch films of the actress". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "We are perfect the way we are, we just don't realise it: Nivetha Thomas". The Indian Express. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Kamal sir was impressed with my marksheets too". The New Indian Express. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards announced". Sify. 4 June 2009. Archived from the original on 22 October 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  6. ↑ "Kerala Box-Office (June–July 2012)". Sify. 1 August 2012. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  7. ↑ Nayar, Parvathy (11 November 2011). "Niveda: Battling against all odds". The Times of India.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ "Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report". Sify. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 July 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Niveda Thomas in Mohanlal-Vijay's 'Jilla'". The Times of India. 4 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 May 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  10. ↑ "Nivetha on cloud nine". Deccan Chronicle. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "Mine is not just a sister role: Niveda Thomas". The Times of India. 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  12. ↑ Vijay's sister is Kamal Haasan's daughter. The Times of India. (17 August 2014). Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "'Vikram': Kamal Haasan's last five movies' box office stats". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ "Movie review 'Papanasam': A fulfilling experience and a must watch film". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  15. ↑ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (30 September 2015). "Niveda Thomas in Nani, Indraganti's next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  16. ↑ Jayadeva, Rentala (15 March 2016). "వేచవి చూద్దాం!" [Awaiting this summer!]. Sakshi (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
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  18. ↑ Sriram, Purnima (19 June 2016). "Review: This Gentleman is a game-changer". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "SIIMA 2016 winners". Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  20. ↑ Vamsi, Krishna (2 November 2016). "Nivetha Thomas elated to pair up with Nani again". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  21. ↑ "NINNU KORI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  22. ↑ "Ninnu Kori movie review: A heart-touching one". The Times of India. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  23. ↑ "Jr NTR to have Nivetha Thomas as his leading lady in Jai Lava Kusa". The Indian Express. 13 April 2017. Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  24. ↑ "Jai Lava Kusa crosses 50 days at box office, becomes third highest grossing Telugu film". Hindustan Times. 9 November 2017. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  25. ↑ "Jai Lava Kusa review: Watch the movie for Jr NTR's absolutely brilliant performance". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  26. ↑ "Niveda Thomas to romance Naveen Chandra". The Times of India. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  27. ↑ "Naveen Chandra's next film goes on floors". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  28. ↑ "'Swaasa' starring Nikhil and Nivetha Thomas releases its concept poster". The Times of India. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  29. ↑ "Kalyan Ram's 118 post-production in its final stage". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  30. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (March 2019). "118: The curious nightmares". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  31. ↑ "2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే." [Highest grossing films of 2019]. Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 31 December 2019. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  32. ↑ "Nivetha Thomas roped in for role opposite Sree Vishnu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  33. ↑ "Jersey to Brochevarevarura: 7 best films of Telugu cinema in 2019". India Today. 29 December 2019. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  34. ↑ "Brochevarevarura review: A rib-tickling dark comedy with a brilliant cast". The News Minute. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  35. ↑ "Rajinikanth starrer Darbar to hit screens on January 9". The Indian Express. 30 December 2019. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  36. ↑ "Darbar enters Rs 200 crore club, third Rajinikanth film to achieve feat". Hindustan Times. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 21 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  37. ↑ Kumar, Karthik (9 January 2020). "Darbar movie review: Quintessential Rajinikanth movie with its highs and lows". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  38. ↑ Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha Thomas, Aditi Rao Hydari's 'V' wraps up shoot". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  39. ↑ Janani K. (20 August 2020). "Nani and Sudheer Babu's V to release on Amazon Prime Video on September 5". India Today. Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  40. ↑ "V movie review: Nani, Indraganti Mohana Krishna reunite for a colossal mess of an action-thriller". Hindustan Times. 5 September 2020. Archived from the original on 5 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  41. ↑ "Nivetha Thomas begins shooting for Pawan Kalyan starrer Vakeel Saab". The Times of India. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  42. ↑ Vyas (6 April 2021). "Pawan Kalyan's Vakeel Saab Movie Pre-Release Business Report". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  43. ↑ "Vakeel Saab Collection: Blockbuster! Pawan Kalyan comeback movie sets box office on fire!". Zee Business. 11 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  44. ↑ "Nivetha, Regina's Midnight Runners Telugu remake shoot is in progress!". NTV. 26 July 2021. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  45. ↑ "Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2017: Take a bow, hotties!". The Times of India. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  46. ↑ "The 10 best Telugu film performances of 2024: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivetha Thomas, and more". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  47. ↑ "Nani on upcoming film Ninnu Kori: 'Nivetha Thomas is one of the finest performers I've seen'". Firstpost. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  48. ↑ "Rana applauds Nivetha Thomas, calls her Telugu cinema's best find in recent times". Hindustan Times. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 "Never strategized my career: Nivetha Thomas on transitioning from child actor to lead roles". The New Indian Express. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  50. ↑ "Nani- Nivetha Thomas romantic flick launched". The Times of India. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  51. ↑ "Nivetha Thomas thanks movie buffs for their love towards '118'". The Times of India. 2 March 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
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  59. ↑ "SIIMA 2017 Day 1: Junior NTR, Rakul Preet win big; Akhil Akkineni performs song from upcoming film". Firstpost. 1 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
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  65. ↑ "SIIMA 2022: Pushpa wins big, Allu Arjun is best actor". The Economic Times. 11 September 2022. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  66. ↑ "Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 full list of winners: Kalki 2898 AD wins best film, Allu Arjun wins best actor". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  67. ↑ "siima awards 2025: సైమా అవార్డ్స్‌ 2025.. అత్యధికంగా 11 నామినేషన్లతో 'పుష్ప2'". EENADU (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 19 August 2025.
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