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Nikitha Rajesh | |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Manjurukum Kalam Malli |
Nikitha Rajesh is an Indian actress and former child artist who works in Malayalam and Tamil television. She began her career as a child actor in Omanathinkal Pakshi (2005-06) and gained recognition for her role as Jaanikutty in Manjurukum Kalam (2015-16).[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Nikitha was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Her father, Rajesh, is a television serial director, and her mother, Chithra, is employed in the Forest Department. She attended Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram.[2][3]
Career[edit | edit source]
Nikitha made her debut at the age of 3 in the Asianet serial Omanathinkal Pakshi, playing Annamol.[4] She subsequently appeared in numerous Malayalam television projects as a child artist, including mythological series Devimahathmyam, Rahasyam, Sasneham, Sree Guruvayoorappan and Junior Chanakyan.[5][6] She also appeared as a child artist in films including Colours, Kanyakumari Express and Aakasmikam.[7] She gained recognition for her portrayal of Janikutty in Manjurukum Kalam.[8]
In 2019, she transitioned into the Tamil television with the supernatural drama Arundhathi on Sun TV..[9] In 2020, she was cast as the lead protagonist "Samantha" in the Zee Tamil series Suryavamsam, starring alongside Poornima Bhagyaraj.[10] In 2024, she returned to Sun TV to play the titular lead role in Malli.[11][12] She returned to Malayalam television in 2025 through Mazha Thorum Munpe, marking her third collaboration with writer Joycee.[13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Omanathinkal Pakshi | Annamol | Malayalam | Asianet | Debut as child artist | [14] |
| 2006-2007 | Swantham Suryaputhri | Nandana | ||||
| 2007-2008 | Sree Guruvayoorappan | Surya TV | [7] | |||
| 2007-2009 | Rahasyam | Kanthimol | Asianet | [6] | ||
| 2008-2009 | Priyamanasi | Surya TV | ||||
| 2009 | Velankanni Mathavu | |||||
| 2009 | Sreemahabhagavatham | Asianet | [6] | |||
| 2009 | Sasneham | DD Malayalam | ||||
| 2009–2010 | Devimahathmyam | Meenakshi | Asianet | [5] | ||
| 2010 | Mattoruval | Surya TV | ||||
| 2010 | Swamiye Saranamayyappa | |||||
| 2011 | Manjuthirum Munpe | DD Malayalam | [15] | |||
| 2011-12 | Alavudinte Albutha Vilakku | Jasmine | Asianet | |||
| 2011 | Amma | |||||
| 2012 | Malakhamar | Mazhavil Manorama | ||||
| 2013 | Ulkkadal | Kairali TV | ||||
| 2013 | Butterflies | Surya TV | ||||
| 2015 | Junior Chanakyan | Flowers TV | [16] | |||
| 2015–2016 | Manjurukum Kalam | Teenage Jaanikutty | Mazhavil Manorama | Main Role | [17] | |
| 2019 | Arundhathi | Deivanai Shanmugam | Tamil | Sun TV | [18] | |
| 2020–2021 | Suryavamsam | Samantha (Sam) | Zee Tamil | [19] | ||
| 2021 | Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham | Samantha | Mahasangamam (Crossover) | [20] | ||
| 2024–present | Malli | Malliga (Malli) | Sun TV | [21] | ||
| 2025–present | Mazha Thorum Munpe | Aleena | Malayalam | Asianet | [22] |
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Child artist | Malayalam | ||
| Colours | Young Pinky | Malayalam | [7] | ||
| 2010 | Kanyakumari Express | Mohan's daughter | Malayalam | ||
| Avan | Child artist | Malayalam | |||
| 2012 | Aakasmikam | Pratibha | Malayalam | [23] |
Awards[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | She Tamil Nakshatram Awards | Best Actress (Television) | Malli | Won | [24] |
| Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Sirandha Sagothari (Best Sister) | [25] | |||
| Asianet Television Awards | Best Star Pair (Along with Rahul Suresh) | Mazha Thorum Munpe | [26] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Premi Viswanath to Sujitha: Malayalam TV actors who are shining in neighbouring industries". The Times of India. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ Thomas, Elizabeth (26 February 2016). "Musings of Jaanikutty". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "சூர்யவம்சம் சீரியல் சமந்தாவா இது? ஜானിക്കുட்டியின் வேற லெவல் க்ளிக்ஸ்!". The Indian Express Tamil (in தமிழ்). 17 June 2021.
- ↑ "Shruthi Rajanikanth to Rebecca Santhosh: TV actors who started their career as child artists". The Times of India. 6 June 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "കാലില് വീണ് തൊഴുത ആരാധികയെ കുറിച്ച് നിഖിത രാജേഷ്, എനിക്ക് ക്രഷ് ഒന്നുമില്ല, കോളേജ് ബഗ്ഗ് ചെയ്യാറില്ല ഞാന് ശരിക്കും നല്ല കുട്ടിയാണ് എന്ന് നടി". Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 2 February 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "മുത്തശ്ശിയുടെ അലമാര തുറക്കാനുള്ള വഴി തെളിഞ്ഞാൽ ഇങ്ങനെയിരിക്കും'എന്തൊരുമാറ്റമെന്ന് ആരാധകർ". Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 22 April 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "ഞാനൊരു മിണ്ടാപ്പൂച്ചയല്ല". Manorama Online.
- ↑ Chandra, Anu (June 6, 2017). "മഞ്ഞുരുകും കാലത്തിലെ ജാനിക്കുട്ടിയുടെ വേഷം നിഖിത ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചത് എന്തിന്". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Akila turns nostalgic about her show Arundhathi". The Times of India. 14 May 2020.
- ↑ "Daily soap Suryavamsam to launch today". The Times of India. 21 September 2020.
- ↑ "എന്തൊരു മാറ്റമാണ് നികിതയ്ക്ക്, തിളങ്ങുന്ന സൗന്ദര്യം! ഇന്ന് തമിഴില് തിരക്കേറുന്ന മലയാളികളുടെ സ്വന്തം ജാനിക്കുട്ടി". Samayam Malayalam. 4 February 2025.
- ↑ "அட்ஜஸ்ட்மென்ட்டிக்கு கேட்டா ஓகே....இது என்னோட கருத்து!! சன் டிவி நடிகை ஓபன் டாக்". IBC Tamil Nadu (in tamil). Retrieved 16 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Mazha Thorum Munpe: Everything about the Nikitha-Rahul starrer". Times of India. 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Writer Joycee on Mazha Thorum Munpe: If you're after flashy sarees or trendy earrings of the heroine, this isn't the show for you; it's a slice-of-life story". Times of India. 10 July 2025.
- ↑ "Malayalam Tv serial Manjuthirum Munpe". NETTV4U. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ↑ "Malayalam Tv Show Junior Chanakyan". NETTV4U. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ↑ "മഞ്ഞുരുകും കാലത്തിലെ ജാനിക്കുട്ടി അത്ര പാവമല്ല". Manorama Online.
- ↑ "மல்லி தொடரில் கம்பேக் கொடுக்கும் நிகிதா!". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ "Suryavamsam to go off-air soon; Actors Nithya Raj, Caroline Hiltrud, Mithun Raj, and others turn emotional". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham and Suryavamsam to air 'Mahasangamam' episodes from January 25". The Times of India. 23 January 2021.
- ↑ "சன் டிவியில் புதிய மெகா சீரியல்.. 'சூரிய வம்சம்' நடிகை தான் நாயகி.. 2 சீனியர் நடிகைகள்..!". cinesamugam.com (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ "Joycee returns with a heart-touching story, Mazha Thorum Munpe set to premiere on 7/7 at 7". Times of India. 6 July 2025.
- ↑ "മനുഷ്യബന്ധങ്ങളുടെ 'ആകസ്മികം'". Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ "She Tamil Nakshatram Awards 2025". Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Nikitha Receives Sirandha Sagothari Award | Malli Serial | Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal 2025 | Sun TV. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Manoj, Janani (2026-03-30). "Asianet Television Awards 2026 Winners List". Filmibeat. Retrieved 2026-04-12.