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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{short description|Indian actress}}
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| name              = Nidhhi Agerwal
| name              = Nidhhi Agerwal
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| caption            = Agerwal in 2017
| caption            = Nidhhi Agerwal grace the GQ Best Dressed Awards
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| birth_date        = 17 August 1992/1993
| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]] (present-day [[Telangana]])
| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
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| alma_mater        = [[Christ University]], [[Bengaluru]]
| education          = [[Christ University]]
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| yearsactive        = 2017 - present
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'''Nidhhi Agerwal''' is an Indian actress and dancer who primarily appears in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language films. In 2017, she made her acting debut in the film ''[[Munna Michael]].''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/150816/tiger-shroffs-heroine-for-munna-michael-has-been-confirmed.html|title=Confirmed! Tiger Shroff to romance Nidhhi Agerwal in are Munna Michael|date=15 August 2016|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801180739/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/150816/tiger-shroffs-heroine-for-munna-michael-has-been-confirmed.html|archive-date=1 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/munna-michael-starring-tiger-shroff-nawazuddin-siddiqui-to-release-on-21-july-3396758.html|title=Munna Michael starring Tiger Shroff, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to release on 21 July|date=21 April 2017|work=[[Firstpost]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503230713/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/munna-michael-starring-tiger-shroff-nawazuddin-siddiqui-to-release-on-21-july-3396758.html|archive-date=3 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> She was a Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2014 finalist.<ref name="budding star">{{cite news |date=8 November 2017 |title=Nidhhi Agerwal: Steamy pictures of the budding star |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-feature/nidhhi-agerwal-steamy-pictures-of-the-budding-star/beauty-in-blue/photostory/61560747.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927115909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-feature/nidhhi-agerwal-steamy-pictures-of-the-budding-star/beauty-in-blue/photostory/61560747.cms |archive-date=27 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> She made her [[Telugu language|Telugu]] debut with ''[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]'' (2018), and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with ''[[Eeswaran]]'' (2021).
'''Nidhhi Agerwal''' is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films. After participating in [[Miss Diva 2014|Miss Diva Universe 2014]], Agerwal made her acting debut with the Hindi film ''[[Munna Michael]]'' (2017), for which she received [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut]].<ref name="deccanchronicle">{{Cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/150816/tiger-shroffs-heroine-for-munna-michael-has-been-confirmed.html |title=Confirmed! Tiger Shroff to romance Nidhhi Agerwal in Munna Michael |date=15 August 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801180739/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/150816/tiger-shroffs-heroine-for-munna-michael-has-been-confirmed.html |archive-date=1 August 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/munna-michael-starring-tiger-shroff-nawazuddin-siddiqui-to-release-on-21-july-3396758.html |title=Munna Michael starring Tiger Shroff, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to release on 21 July |date=21 April 2017 |work=[[Firstpost]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503230713/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/munna-michael-starring-tiger-shroff-nawazuddin-siddiqui-to-release-on-21-july-3396758.html |archive-date=3 May 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>


== Early life ==
Agerwal made her Telugu debut with ''[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]'' (2018) and Tamil debut with ''[[Eeswaran]]'' (2021). For the former, she received [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)|SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu]] nominations. She has been part of successful films including ''[[iSmart Shankar]]'' (2019) and ''[[Kalaga Thalaivan]]'' (2022).<ref name="budding star">{{cite news |date=8 November 2017 |title=Nidhhi Agerwal: Steamy pictures of the budding star |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/nidhhi-agerwal-steamy-pictures-of-the-budding-star/beauty-in-blue/photostory/61560747.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927115909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-feature/nidhhi-agerwal-steamy-pictures-of-the-budding-star/beauty-in-blue/photostory/61560747.cms |archive-date=27 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Agerwal was born in [[Hyderabad]] and brought up in [[Bangalore]]. Born into a [[Hindi]]-speaking [[Marwari people|Marwari]] family, she can understand as well as speak [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Kannada]].<ref>{{Cite news|first=Elina Priyadarshini |last=Nayak |date=16 November 2017 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-i-am-a-tollywood-buff-who-grew-up-watching-telugu-films-dubbed-in-hindi/articleshow/61660243.cms |title=Nidhhi Agerwal: I am a Tollywood buff who grew up watching Telugu films dubbed in Hindi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518121503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-i-am-a-tollywood-buff-who-grew-up-watching-telugu-films-dubbed-in-hindi/articleshow/61660243.cms |archive-date=18 May 2019 |work=The Times of India |access-date=24 April 2019}}</ref> Her schooling was at Vidyashilp Academy and Vidya Niketan School. She holds a graduation in Business Management from [[Christ University]], Bengaluru.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-diva/miss-diva-contestants/2014/Nidhhi-Agerwal/profile/42481675.cms|title=Nidhhi Agerwal|website=[[Times Internet|Indiatimes]]|access-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606132701/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-diva/miss-diva-contestants/2014/Nidhhi-Agerwal/profile/42481675.cms|archive-date=6 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Tiger-Shroff-to-romance-Nidhhi-Agerwal-in-Munna-Michael/eventshow/53797004.cms|title=Tiger Shroff to romance Nidhhi Agerwal in Munna Michael|date=21 August 2016|work=[[Times Internet|Indiatimes]]|access-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902030831/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Tiger-Shroff-to-romance-Nidhhi-Agerwal-in-Munna-Michael/eventshow/53797004.cms|archive-date=2 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> She is well trained in [[ballet]], [[kathak]] and [[belly dance]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/eventshow/54998665.cms|title=I always wanted to be an actor - Nidhhi Agerwal|date=22 October 2016|work=[[Times Internet|Indiatimes]]|access-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902032343/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/eventshow/54998665.cms|archive-date=2 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== Early life and education ==
Agerwal was born in [[Hyderabad]] and was brought up in [[Bengaluru]]. Born into a [[Hindi]]-speaking [[Marwari people|Marwari]] family, she can understand as well as speak [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and [[Kannada]].<ref>{{Cite news |first=Elina Priyadarshini |last=Nayak |date=16 November 2017 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-i-am-a-tollywood-buff-who-grew-up-watching-telugu-films-dubbed-in-hindi/articleshow/61660243.cms |title=Nidhhi Agerwal: I am a Tollywood buff who grew up watching Telugu films dubbed in Hindi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518121503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-i-am-a-tollywood-buff-who-grew-up-watching-telugu-films-dubbed-in-hindi/articleshow/61660243.cms |archive-date=18 May 2019 |work=The Times of India |access-date=24 April 2019}}</ref> Her birth year is reported inconsistently as either 1992<ref>{{cite web|date=18 August 2021|title=Nidhhi Agerwal spends time in an old-age home on her birthday|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-spends-time-in-an-old-age-home-on-her-birthday/articleshow/85424453.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=12 February 2022|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212151420/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-spends-time-in-an-old-age-home-on-her-birthday/articleshow/85424453.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle" /> or 1993.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 May 2018|title=A stunning affair of mesh and sheer – Nidhhi Agerwal reveals it all at the GQ Best Dressed 2018 party!|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/stunning-affair-mesh-sheer-nidhhi-agerwal-reveals-gq-best-dressed-2018-party/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530093408/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/stunning-affair-mesh-sheer-nidhhi-agerwal-reveals-gq-best-dressed-2018-party/|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 May 2018|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 January 2020|title=Video Alert! Nidhhi Agerwal welcomes 2020 by gifting herself a swanky car|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/video-alert-nidhhi-agerwal-welcomes-2020-by-gifting-herself-a-swanky-car/articleshow/73124973.cms|access-date=16 February 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=16 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216233338/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/video-alert-nidhhi-agerwal-welcomes-2020-by-gifting-herself-a-swanky-car/articleshow/73124973.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Agerwal did her schooling at [[Vidyashilp Academy]] in [[Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nidhhi Agerwal Awards: Achievements & Honors |url=https://indianexpress.com/about/nidhhi-agerwal/awards/ |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> She then completed her graduation in [[Business Management]] from [[Christ University]], [[Bengaluru]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-diva/miss-diva-contestants/2014/Nidhhi-Agerwal/profile/42481675.cms |title=Nidhhi Agerwal |website=[[Times Internet|The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606132701/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-diva/miss-diva-contestants/2014/Nidhhi-Agerwal/profile/42481675.cms |archive-date=6 June 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Tiger-Shroff-to-romance-Nidhhi-Agerwal-in-Munna-Michael/eventshow/53797004.cms |title=Tiger Shroff to romance Nidhhi Agerwal in Munna Michael |date=21 August 2016 |work=[[Times Internet|The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902030831/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/Tiger-Shroff-to-romance-Nidhhi-Agerwal-in-Munna-Michael/eventshow/53797004.cms |archive-date=2 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> She is well trained in [[ballet]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/eventshow/54998665.cms |title=I always wanted to be an actor - Nidhhi Agerwal |date=22 October 2016 |work=[[Times Internet|The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902032343/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/I-always-wanted-to-be-an-actor-Nidhhi-Agerwal/eventshow/54998665.cms |archive-date=2 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 2016, director [[Sabbir Khan]] confirmed that Agarwal was signed as the lead in his film ''[[Munna Michael]]'', alongside [[Tiger Shroff]]. She was chosen among 300 candidates. About her acting passion she said, "I always wanted to be an actress. Every time I saw [[Aishwarya Rai]] on a hoarding I'd tell myself that my face would be up there too one day." Nidhhi was also asked to sign a ''no-dating clause'' till completion of the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/tiger-shroffs-munna-michael-co-star-niddhi-agerwal-made-to-sign-no-dating-clause-1470855|title=Tiger Shroff's Munna Michael Co-Star Niddhi Agerwal Made To Sign No Dating Clause!|date=6 October 2016|work=[[NDTV]]|access-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521054334/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/tiger-shroffs-munna-michael-co-star-niddhi-agerwal-made-to-sign-no-dating-clause-1470855|archive-date=21 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Actress-Nidhhi-Agerwal-okay-with-no-dating-clause/articleshow/54733603.cms|title=Actress Nidhhi Agerwal okay with no mating clause|date=29 January 2017|work=[[Times Internet|Indiatimes]]|access-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131234842/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Actress-Nidhhi-Agerwal-okay-with-no-dating-clause/articleshow/54733603.cms|archive-date=31 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2016, director [[Sabbir Khan]] confirmed that Agerwal was signed as the lead in his film ''[[Munna Michael]]'', alongside [[Tiger Shroff]]. She was chosen from among 300 candidates. Agerwal was also asked to sign a ''no-dating clause'' till completion of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/tiger-shroffs-munna-michael-co-star-niddhi-agerwal-made-to-sign-no-dating-clause-1470855 |title=Tiger Shroff's Munna Michael Co-Star Niddhi Agerwal Made To Sign No Dating Clause! |date=6 October 2016 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |access-date=17 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521054334/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/tiger-shroffs-munna-michael-co-star-niddhi-agerwal-made-to-sign-no-dating-clause-1470855 |archive-date=21 May 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> She made her acting debut with the film, which received mixed to negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Actress-Nidhhi-Agerwal-okay-with-no-dating-clause/articleshow/54733603.cms |title=Actress Nidhhi Agerwal okay with no dating clause |date=29 January 2017 |work=[[Times Internet|The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131234842/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Actress-Nidhhi-Agerwal-okay-with-no-dating-clause/articleshow/54733603.cms |archive-date=31 January 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Agerwal made her Telugu film debut in 2018 alongside [[Naga Chaitanya]], with the film ''[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]''. It did not perform well at the box-office.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nyaypati |first=Neeshita |date=3 November 2018 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/savyasachi-box-office-collections-naga-chaitanya-and-madhavans-film-has-a-decent-opening/articleshow/66485400.cms |title='Savyasachi' box office collections: Naga Chaitanya and Madhavan's film has a decent opening |work=The Times of India |access-date=26 December 2019}}</ref> She had two releases in 2019. ''[[Mr. Majnu]]'' with [[Akhil Akkineni]] was unsuccessful at the box-office<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nadadhur |first1=Srivathsan |title=Mr Majnu Review {3/5}: Akhil comes into his own as an actor and steals the show as the casanova who goes through a heartbreak |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mr-majnu/movie-review/67685347.cms |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=25 January 2019}}</ref> whereas ''[[iSmart Shankar]]'' alongside [[Ram Pothineni]] was a commercial success running for more than 100 days at the box office.<ref name="100days">{{Cite news|title=iSmart Shankar completes 100 days; Ram, Puri and Charmme reminisce the success|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ismart-shankar-completes-100-days-ram-puri-and-charmme-reminisce-the-success/articleshow/71754273.cms|access-date=11 June 2020|work=The Times of India|date=25 October 2019|archive-date=11 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111003227/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ismart-shankar-completes-100-days-ram-puri-and-charmme-reminisce-the-success/articleshow/71754273.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, Agerwal appeared in two music videos, ''Unglich Ring Daal De'' sung by [[Jyotica Tangri]] and ''AAHO! Mittran Di Yes Hai'' with [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]].
 
In 2021, she made her Tamil debut opposite [[Silambarasan]] in ''[[Eeswaran]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=14 January 2021 |title='Eeswaran' movie review: A predictable rural subject that goes nowhere |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/eeswaran-movie-review-a-predictable-rural-subject-that-goes-nowhere/article33574757.ece |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X |access-date=14 January 2021 |archive-date=14 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114085425/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/eeswaran-movie-review-a-predictable-rural-subject-that-goes-nowhere/article33574757.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews and was an average success. Her next film, ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]'' with [[Jayam Ravi]] released the same year. It received negative reviews.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhoomi trailer: Jayam Ravi starrer social thriller looks compelling |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bhoomi-trailer-jayam-ravi-starrer-social-thriller-looks-compelling-7120930/ |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=27 December 2020 |language=en |archive-date=9 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109052919/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bhoomi-trailer-jayam-ravi-starrer-social-thriller-looks-compelling-7120930/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She also appeared opposite [[Sonu Sood]] in [[Altaf Raja]]'s recreation of ''Saath Kya Nibhaoge'' song. In 2022, she appeared ''[[Hero (2022 Indian film)|Hero]]'' alongside debutant Ashok Galla. The film received mixed reviews from the critics and audiences as well.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 January 2022|title=Hero Movie Review: A reasonably enjoyable madcap comedy that comes with a twist|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/hero-movie-review-reasonably-enjoyable-madcap-comedy-comes-twist-995291|access-date=2 May 2022|website=Pinkvilla|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115151806/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/hero-movie-review-reasonably-enjoyable-madcap-comedy-comes-twist-995291|url-status=dead}}</ref> She also appeared alongside [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] in [[Magizh Thirumeni]]'s action-thriller film [[Kalaga Thalaivan]], which received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lakshmi|first=V|date=6 November 2020|title=Nidhhi Agerwal start shooting for Udhayanidhi Stalin's film with Magizh Thirumeni|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-to-join-udhayanidhi-stalins-film-from-next-week/articleshow/79084009.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430155221/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwal-to-join-udhayanidhi-stalins-film-from-next-week/articleshow/79084009.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> She was next seen as Panchami in ''[[Hari Hara Veera Mallu]],'' that was released in July 2025. It became a box office bomb.<ref name="iebudget">{{cite news |title=Hari Hara Veeramallu: Nidhhi Agerwal becomes Panchami for Pawan Kalyan-starrer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veeramallu-nidhhi-agerwal-becomes-panchami-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-7457983/ |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=17 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=17 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817121349/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veeramallu-nidhhi-agerwal-becomes-panchami-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-7457983/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nidhhi Agerwal reports online harassment: Telugu actress files cybercrime complaint against over death threats |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nidhhi-agerwal-reports-online-harassment-telugu-actress-files-cybercrime-complaint-against-over-death-threats/articleshow/117093172.cms?from=mdr |work=The Economic Times |date=9 January 2025 |access-date=10 January 2025 |archive-date=11 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111043928/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nidhhi-agerwal-reports-online-harassment-telugu-actress-files-cybercrime-complaint-against-over-death-threats/articleshow/117093172.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news  |title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu' OTT release: Pawan Kalyan-Bobby Deol starrer period action drama now streaming online - Find out where to watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-ott-release-pawan-kalyan-bobby-deol-starrer-period-action-drama-now-streaming-online-find-out-where-to-watch/articleshow/123397795.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=20 August 2025 |access-date=20 August 2025}}</ref>
 
== In the media ==
Agerwal has featured various times on [[The Times of India|Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman]] list. She was placed 11th in 2019,<ref>{{cite news |title=Gosh! these divas are oh so oomph |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gosh-these-divas-are-oh-so-oomph/articleshow/74655536.cms |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=17 March 2020 |language=en |archive-date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318121617/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gosh-these-divas-are-oh-so-oomph/articleshow/74655536.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> and 8th in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2020: Behold, the divas who ooze desirability|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-women-2020-behold-the-divas-who-ooze-desirability/articleshow/83175421.cms|access-date=2 May 2022|work=The Times of India|date=3 June 2021|archive-date=14 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714083246/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-women-2020-behold-the-divas-who-ooze-desirability/articleshow/83175421.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> She is an active celebrity endorser for several brands and products. In 2019, she rejected a fairness cream endorsement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jeyya|first=Siby|date=8 February 2019|url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/287546/Nidhi-Agarwal-will-never-endorse-That-|title=Nidhi Agarwal will never endorse fairness cream; rejects an offer|work=India Herald|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304142743/https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/287546/Nidhi-Agarwal-will-never-endorse-That-|url-status=live}}</ref> Agerwal has also been part of [[Kalyan Jewellers]] multilingual ad.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Katrina Kaif shares behind-the-scenes pictures from jewellery ad shoot with Regina Cassandra, Nidhhi Agerwal, Manju Warrier and Reba Monica John|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/katrina-kaif-shares-behind-the-scenes-pictures-from-jewellery-ad-shoot-with-regina-cassandra-nidhhi-agerwal-manju-warrier-and-reba-john/|access-date=2 May 2022|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=18 April 2021|archive-date=2 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502065030/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/katrina-kaif-shares-behind-the-scenes-pictures-from-jewellery-ad-shoot-with-regina-cassandra-nidhhi-agerwal-manju-warrier-and-reba-john/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
{{pending films key}}
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}


=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Nidhhi Agerwal film credits
|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Role(s)
! scope="col"| Role
! scope="col"| Language(s)
! scope="col"| Language
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}
|-
|-
|2017
|2017
| ''[[Munna Michael]]''
| ''[[Munna Michael]]''
| Dolly / Deepika Sharma
| Deepika Sharma "Dolly"
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| Hindi debut
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nidhhi-agerwal-passed-four-rounds-of-audition-to-bag-munna-michael/articleshow/59595061.cms|title=Nidhhi Agerwal passed four rounds of audition to bag 'Munna Michael'.|website=Times of India|date=15 July 2017|access-date=17 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722043509/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nidhhi-agerwal-passed-four-rounds-of-audition-to-bag-munna-michael/articleshow/59595061.cms|archive-date=22 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nidhhi-agerwal-passed-four-rounds-of-audition-to-bag-munna-michael/articleshow/59595061.cms |title=Nidhhi Agerwal passed four rounds of audition to bag 'Munna Michael'. |website=The Times of India |date=15 July 2017 |access-date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722043509/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nidhhi-agerwal-passed-four-rounds-of-audition-to-bag-munna-michael/articleshow/59595061.cms |archive-date=22 July 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2018
| 2018
| ''[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]''
| ''[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]''
| Chitra  
| Chitra  
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|rowspan=3|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| Telugu debut
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-role-in-savyasachi-is-far-from-glamorous/articleshow/61782972.cms|title=Nidhhi Agerwal's role in 'Savyasachi' is far from glamorous.|website=Times of India|date=24 November 2017|access-date=17 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213193858/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-role-in-savyasachi-is-far-from-glamorous/articleshow/61782972.cms|archive-date=13 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-role-in-savyasachi-is-far-from-glamorous/articleshow/61782972.cms |title=Nidhhi Agerwal's role in 'Savyasachi' is far from glamorous. |website=The Times of India |date=24 November 2017 |access-date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213193858/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-role-in-savyasachi-is-far-from-glamorous/articleshow/61782972.cms |archive-date=13 December 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| ''[[Mr. Majnu]]''
| ''[[Mr. Majnu]]''
| Nikitha (Nikky)
| Nikitha "Nikki"
|Telugu
|
|
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=R |first1=Manoj Kumar |title=Mr Majnu movie review: This Akhil Akkineni film is watchable |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mr-majnu-movie-review-rating-akhil-akkineni-5555076/ |access-date=16 February 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=26 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=R |first1=Manoj Kumar |title=Mr Majnu movie review: This Akhil Akkineni film is watchable |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mr-majnu-movie-review-rating-akhil-akkineni-5555076/ |access-date=16 February 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=26 January 2019 |language=en |archive-date=3 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403114313/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mr-majnu-movie-review-rating-akhil-akkineni-5555076/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[iSmart Shankar]]''
| ''[[iSmart Shankar]]''
| Dr. Sarah  
| Dr. Sarah  
|Telugu
|
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nidhhi-agerwal-to-play-a-scientist-in-puri-jagannadhs-next/articleshow/68256615.cms|title=Nidhhi Agerwal to play a scientist in Puri Jagannadh's next.|website=Times of India|date=5 March 2018|access-date=17 November 2019}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nidhhi-agerwal-to-play-a-scientist-in-puri-jagannadhs-next/articleshow/68256615.cms |title=Nidhhi Agerwal to play a scientist in Puri Jagannadh's next. |website=The Times of India |date=5 March 2018 |access-date=17 November 2019 |archive-date=29 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329090846/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nidhhi-agerwal-to-play-a-scientist-in-puri-jagannadhs-next/articleshow/68256615.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |2021
| rowspan="2" |2021
| ''[[Eeswaran]]''
| ''[[Eeswaran]]''
| Poongodi
| Poongodi
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|rowspan=2|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| Tamil debut
|
| <ref>{{cite news |title=STR's next with Susienthiran titled Eeswaran; first look out - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/strs-next-with-susienthiran-titled-eeswaran-first-look-out/articleshow/78868428.cms |access-date=26 October 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=26 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite news |title=STR's next with Susienthiran titled Eeswaran; first look out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/strs-next-with-susienthiran-titled-eeswaran-first-look-out/articleshow/78868428.cms |access-date=26 October 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=26 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112120158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/strs-next-with-susienthiran-titled-eeswaran-first-look-out/articleshow/78868428.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]''
| ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]''
| Shakthi
| Shakthi
|
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Jayam Ravi's 'Bhoomi' to premiere for Pongal 2021 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jayam-ravi-s-bhoomi-premiere-pongal-2021-137566%3famp |access-date=14 November 2020 |work=The News Minute |date=13 November 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109212444/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jayam-ravis-25th-film-bhoomi-release-may-1-120115 |archive-date=9 January 2021}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
| ''[[Hero (2022 Indian film)|Hero]]''
|Subhadra "Subbu" Sripati
|Telugu
|
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Nidhhi Agerwal's birthday poster from her next film with Ashok Galla released |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-birthday-poster-from-her-next-film-with-ashok-galla-released/articleshow/77586006.cms |access-date=27 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=17 August 2020 |language=en |archive-date=17 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217221202/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-birthday-poster-from-her-next-film-with-ashok-galla-released/articleshow/77586006.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kalaga Thalaivan]]''
|Maithili
|Tamil
|Tamil
|
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Udhayanidhi Stalin begins shooting for his film with Magizh Thirumeni |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-begins-shooting-for-his-film-with-magizh-thirumeni/articleshow/79603300.cms |access-date=27 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=7 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Hari Hara Veera Mallu]]''
| Panchami
| rowspan=2|Telugu
|   
|   
| <ref>{{cite news |title= Jayam Ravi's 'Bhoomi' to premiere for Pongal 2021 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jayam-ravi-s-bhoomi-premiere-pongal-2021-137566%3famp|access-date= 14 November 2020 |work=The News Minute|date= 13 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 March 2021 |title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan looks flamboyant as a heroic outlaw |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-looks-flamboyant-as-a-heroic-outlaw/articleshow/81450766.cms |access-date=11 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=17 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317191930/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-looks-flamboyant-as-a-heroic-outlaw/articleshow/81450766.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| Untitled [[Magizh Thirumeni]] project {{dagger}}
| 2026
| {{TBA}}
|''[[The RajaSaab]]''
|Tamil
| Bessy
| Post-Production
|  
| <ref>{{cite news |title= Udhayanidhi Stalin begins shooting for his film with Magizh Thirumeni|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-begins-shooting-for-his-film-with-magizh-thirumeni/amp_articleshow/79603300.cms|access-date=27 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=7 December 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Sanghamitra |date=15 January 2024 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/prabhas-to-headline-horror-film-the-raja-saab-unveils-first-look-poster-on-pongal/cid/1993858 |title=Prabhas to headline horror film The Raja Saab, unveils first-look poster on Pongal |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |access-date=21 January 2024 |archive-date=18 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118121859/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/prabhas-to-headline-horror-film-the-raja-saab-unveils-first-look-poster-on-pongal/cid/1993858 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|}
 
===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Nidhhi Agerwal music video credits
|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Singer(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2019
|''Unglich Ring Daal De''
|[[Jyotica Tangri]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Unglich Ring Daal De starring Nidhhi Agerwal, sung by Jyotica Tangri is out now|date=29 January 2019|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_gE18bs4KlA&ved=2ahUKEwjNmv-sn8D3AhWPTWwGHVzcB2sQtwJ6BAg0EAI&usg=AOvVaw3L4N4wKTUSGzSkAY97XEV2|via=YouTube|access-date=2 May 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''Hero'' {{dagger}}
|''AAHO! Mittran Di Yes Hai''
| {{TBA}}
|[[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| Telugu
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaho channel's theme song 'AAHO! Mittran Di Yes Hai', featuring Badshah and Nidhhi Agerwal released|date=20 October 2019|work=Chandigarh City News|url=https://www.chandigarhcitynews.com/aaho-channels-theme-song-aaho-mittran-di-yes-hai-released/?amp=1|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=26 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126210018/https://www.chandigarhcitynews.com/aaho-channels-theme-song-aaho-mittran-di-yes-hai-released/?amp=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Filming
| <ref>{{cite news |title= Nidhhi Agerwal's birthday poster from her next film with Ashok Galla released|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nidhhi-agerwals-birthday-poster-from-her-next-film-with-ashok-galla-released/amp_articleshow/77586006.cms|access-date=27 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=17 August 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|2021
| style="background:#ffc;" |''[[Hari Hara Veera Mallu]]'' {{dagger}}
|''Saath Kya Nibhaoge''
| Panchami
|[[Altaf Raja]]
|Telugu
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yadav |first1=Prerna |title=Saath Kya Nibhaoge song: Sonu Sood, Niddhi Agerwal's chemistry stuns audience {{!}} WATCH {{!}} Music News – India TV |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/saath-kya-nibhaoge-song-sonu-sood-niddhi-agerwal-s-chemistry-stuns-audience-watch-725406 |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=India TV News |date=9 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=2 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502070632/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/saath-kya-nibhaoge-song-sonu-sood-niddhi-agerwal-s-chemistry-stuns-audience-watch-725406 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 March 2021|title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan looks flamboyant as a heroic outlaw|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-looks-flamboyant-as-a-heroic-outlaw/articleshow/81450766.cms|url-status=live|access-date=11 March 2021|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}
|}


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|+ List of awards and nominations received by Nidhhi Agerwal
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! Award
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| 2017
| 2017
| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]]
|Hindi
| ''[[Munna Michael]]''
| [[Munna Michael]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2018-sridevi-varun-dhawan-win-top-acting-honours-golmaal-again-gets-best-film-4267373.html|title=Zee Cine Awards 2018: Sridevi, Varun Dhawan win top acting honours; Golmaal Again gets best film|website=Firstpost|date=20 December 2017|access-date=4 January 2020}}</ref>
| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2018-sridevi-varun-dhawan-win-top-acting-honours-golmaal-again-gets-best-film-4267373.html |title=Zee Cine Awards 2018: Sridevi, Varun Dhawan win top acting honours; Golmaal Again gets best film |website=Firstpost |date=20 December 2017 |access-date=4 January 2020 |archive-date=4 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104044344/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2018-sridevi-varun-dhawan-win-top-acting-honours-golmaal-again-gets-best-film-4267373.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
| [[SIIMA Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)|Best Female Debut (Telugu)]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu)|Best Female Debut - Telugu]]
|Telugu
| [[Savyasachi (2018 film)|''Savyasachi'']]
| [[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-siima-2019-nominations-list-out-who-among-kiara-advani-srinidhi-shetty-and-nidhhi-agerwal-will-claim-best-debut-award-2777395|title=SIIMA 2019 nominations list out: Who among Kiara Advani, Srinidhi Shetty and Nidhhi Agerwal will claim best debut award?|website=DNA India|date=30 July 2019|access-date=17 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117103839/https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-siima-2019-nominations-list-out-who-among-kiara-advani-srinidhi-shetty-and-nidhhi-agerwal-will-claim-best-debut-award-2777395|archive-date=17 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-siima-2019-nominations-list-out-who-among-kiara-advani-srinidhi-shetty-and-nidhhi-agerwal-will-claim-best-debut-award-2777395 |title=SIIMA 2019 nominations list out: Who among Kiara Advani, Srinidhi Shetty and Nidhhi Agerwal will claim best debut award? |website=DNA India |date=30 July 2019 |access-date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117103839/https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-siima-2019-nominations-list-out-who-among-kiara-advani-srinidhi-shetty-and-nidhhi-agerwal-will-claim-best-debut-award-2777395 |archive-date=17 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
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* Honored with life membership of International Film And Television Club of [[Asian Academy of Film & Television]]
 
* Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2014 - finalist<ref name="budding star"/>
'''Other Honours'''
* [[Miss Diva 2014|Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2014]] - Finalist<ref name="budding star"/>


==References==
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Nidhhi Agerwal
Nidhhi Agerwal grace the GQ Best Dressed Awards
Born17 August 1992/1993
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Alma materChrist University, Bengaluru
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2017 - present

Nidhhi Agerwal is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. After participating in Miss Diva Universe 2014, Agerwal made her acting debut with the Hindi film Munna Michael (2017), for which she received Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut.[1][2]

Agerwal made her Telugu debut with Savyasachi (2018) and Tamil debut with Eeswaran (2021). For the former, she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu nominations. She has been part of successful films including iSmart Shankar (2019) and Kalaga Thalaivan (2022).[3]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Agerwal was born in Hyderabad and was brought up in Bengaluru. Born into a Hindi-speaking Marwari family, she can understand as well as speak Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada.[4] Her birth year is reported inconsistently as either 1992[5][1] or 1993.[6][7]

Agerwal did her schooling at Vidyashilp Academy in Bengaluru.[8] She then completed her graduation in Business Management from Christ University, Bengaluru.[9][10] She is well trained in ballet.[11]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 2016, director Sabbir Khan confirmed that Agerwal was signed as the lead in his film Munna Michael, alongside Tiger Shroff. She was chosen from among 300 candidates. Agerwal was also asked to sign a no-dating clause till completion of the film.[12] She made her acting debut with the film, which received mixed to negative reviews from critics.[13]

Agerwal made her Telugu film debut in 2018 alongside Naga Chaitanya, with the film Savyasachi. It did not perform well at the box-office.[14] She had two releases in 2019. Mr. Majnu with Akhil Akkineni was unsuccessful at the box-office[15] whereas iSmart Shankar alongside Ram Pothineni was a commercial success running for more than 100 days at the box office.[16] The same year, Agerwal appeared in two music videos, Unglich Ring Daal De sung by Jyotica Tangri and AAHO! Mittran Di Yes Hai with Badshah.

In 2021, she made her Tamil debut opposite Silambarasan in Eeswaran.[17] The film received mixed reviews and was an average success. Her next film, Bhoomi with Jayam Ravi released the same year. It received negative reviews.[18] She also appeared opposite Sonu Sood in Altaf Raja's recreation of Saath Kya Nibhaoge song. In 2022, she appeared Hero alongside debutant Ashok Galla. The film received mixed reviews from the critics and audiences as well.[19] She also appeared alongside Udhayanidhi Stalin in Magizh Thirumeni's action-thriller film Kalaga Thalaivan, which received positive reviews from critics.[20] She was next seen as Panchami in Hari Hara Veera Mallu, that was released in July 2025. It became a box office bomb.[21][22][23]

In the media[edit | edit source]

Agerwal has featured various times on Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman list. She was placed 11th in 2019,[24] and 8th in 2020.[25] She is an active celebrity endorser for several brands and products. In 2019, she rejected a fairness cream endorsement.[26] Agerwal has also been part of Kalyan Jewellers multilingual ad.[27]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films[edit | edit source]

List of Nidhhi Agerwal film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2017 Munna Michael Deepika Sharma "Dolly" Hindi [28]
2018 Savyasachi Chitra Telugu [29]
2019 Mr. Majnu Nikitha "Nikki" [30]
iSmart Shankar Dr. Sarah [31]
2021 Eeswaran Poongodi Tamil [32]
Bhoomi Shakthi [33]
2022 Hero Subhadra "Subbu" Sripati Telugu [34]
Kalaga Thalaivan Maithili Tamil [35]
2025 Hari Hara Veera Mallu Panchami Telugu [36]
2026 The RajaSaab Bessy [37]

Music videos[edit | edit source]

List of Nidhhi Agerwal music video credits
Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2019 Unglich Ring Daal De Jyotica Tangri [38]
AAHO! Mittran Di Yes Hai Badshah [39]
2021 Saath Kya Nibhaoge Altaf Raja [40]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

List of awards and nominations received by Nidhhi Agerwal
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2017 Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Munna Michael Won [41]
2019 SIIMA Awards Best Female Debut - Telugu Savyasachi Nominated [42]

Other Honours

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Confirmed! Tiger Shroff to romance Nidhhi Agerwal in Munna Michael". Deccan Chronicle. 15 August 2016. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Munna Michael starring Tiger Shroff, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to release on 21 July". Firstpost. 21 April 2017. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nidhhi Agerwal: Steamy pictures of the budding star". The Times of India. 8 November 2017. Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  4. ↑ Nayak, Elina Priyadarshini (16 November 2017). "Nidhhi Agerwal: I am a Tollywood buff who grew up watching Telugu films dubbed in Hindi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal spends time in an old-age home on her birthday". The Times of India. 18 August 2021. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "A stunning affair of mesh and sheer – Nidhhi Agerwal reveals it all at the GQ Best Dressed 2018 party!". Bollywood Hungama. 28 May 2018. Archived from the original on 30 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Video Alert! Nidhhi Agerwal welcomes 2020 by gifting herself a swanky car". The Times of India. 6 January 2020. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal Awards: Achievements & Honors". The Indian Express.
  9. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  10. ↑ "Tiger Shroff to romance Nidhhi Agerwal in Munna Michael". The Times of India. 21 August 2016. Archived from the original on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  11. ↑ "I always wanted to be an actor - Nidhhi Agerwal". The Times of India. 22 October 2016. Archived from the original on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  12. ↑ "Tiger Shroff's Munna Michael Co-Star Niddhi Agerwal Made To Sign No Dating Clause!". NDTV. 6 October 2016. Archived from the original on 21 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  13. ↑ "Actress Nidhhi Agerwal okay with no dating clause". The Times of India. 29 January 2017. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  14. ↑ Nyaypati, Neeshita (3 November 2018). "'Savyasachi' box office collections: Naga Chaitanya and Madhavan's film has a decent opening". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  15. ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (25 January 2019). "Mr Majnu Review {3/5}: Akhil comes into his own as an actor and steals the show as the casanova who goes through a heartbreak". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  16. ↑ "iSmart Shankar completes 100 days; Ram, Puri and Charmme reminisce the success". The Times of India. 25 October 2019. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  17. ↑ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (14 January 2021). "'Eeswaran' movie review: A predictable rural subject that goes nowhere". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  18. ↑ "Bhoomi trailer: Jayam Ravi starrer social thriller looks compelling". The Indian Express. 27 December 2020. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  19. ↑ "Hero Movie Review: A reasonably enjoyable madcap comedy that comes with a twist". Pinkvilla. 15 January 2022. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  20. ↑ Lakshmi, V (6 November 2020). "Nidhhi Agerwal start shooting for Udhayanidhi Stalin's film with Magizh Thirumeni". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  21. ↑ "Hari Hara Veeramallu: Nidhhi Agerwal becomes Panchami for Pawan Kalyan-starrer". The Indian Express. 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  22. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal reports online harassment: Telugu actress files cybercrime complaint against over death threats". The Economic Times. 9 January 2025. Archived from the original on 11 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  23. ↑ "'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' OTT release: Pawan Kalyan-Bobby Deol starrer period action drama now streaming online - Find out where to watch". The Times of India. 20 August 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  24. ↑ "Gosh! these divas are oh so oomph". The Times of India. 17 March 2020. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  25. ↑ "Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2020: Behold, the divas who ooze desirability". The Times of India. 3 June 2021. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  26. ↑ Jeyya, Siby (8 February 2019). "Nidhi Agarwal will never endorse fairness cream; rejects an offer". India Herald. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  27. ↑ "Katrina Kaif shares behind-the-scenes pictures from jewellery ad shoot with Regina Cassandra, Nidhhi Agerwal, Manju Warrier and Reba Monica John". Bollywood Hungama. 18 April 2021. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  28. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal passed four rounds of audition to bag 'Munna Michael'". The Times of India. 15 July 2017. Archived from the original on 22 July 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  29. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal's role in 'Savyasachi' is far from glamorous". The Times of India. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 December 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  30. ↑ R, Manoj Kumar (26 January 2019). "Mr Majnu movie review: This Akhil Akkineni film is watchable". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  31. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal to play a scientist in Puri Jagannadh's next". The Times of India. 5 March 2018. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  32. ↑ "STR's next with Susienthiran titled Eeswaran; first look out". The Times of India. 26 October 2020. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  33. ↑ "Jayam Ravi's 'Bhoomi' to premiere for Pongal 2021". The News Minute. 13 November 2020. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  34. ↑ "Nidhhi Agerwal's birthday poster from her next film with Ashok Galla released". The Times of India. 17 August 2020. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  35. ↑ "Udhayanidhi Stalin begins shooting for his film with Magizh Thirumeni". The Times of India. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  36. ↑ "'Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan looks flamboyant as a heroic outlaw". The Times of India. 11 March 2021. Archived from the original on 17 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  37. ↑ Chatterjee, Sanghamitra (15 January 2024). "Prabhas to headline horror film The Raja Saab, unveils first-look poster on Pongal". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  38. ↑ "Unglich Ring Daal De starring Nidhhi Agerwal, sung by Jyotica Tangri is out now". 29 January 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2022 – via YouTube.
  39. ↑ "Aaho channel's theme song 'AAHO! Mittran Di Yes Hai', featuring Badshah and Nidhhi Agerwal released". Chandigarh City News. 20 October 2019. Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  40. ↑ Yadav, Prerna (9 August 2021). "Saath Kya Nibhaoge song: Sonu Sood, Niddhi Agerwal's chemistry stuns audience | WATCH | Music News – India TV". India TV News. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  41. ↑ "Zee Cine Awards 2018: Sridevi, Varun Dhawan win top acting honours; Golmaal Again gets best film". Firstpost. 20 December 2017. Archived from the original on 4 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  42. ↑ "SIIMA 2019 nominations list out: Who among Kiara Advani, Srinidhi Shetty and Nidhhi Agerwal will claim best debut award?". DNA India. 30 July 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2019.

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