Nikitha Rajesh
Indian actress
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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]
Nikitha Rajesh | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Manjurukum Kalam Malli |
Early life
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
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
Television
| 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
| 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
| 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] | ||