Nivas Adithan
Indian actor
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Nivas Adithan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films and TV shows. He has notably played Naanga,[1] Taramani, Kaaka Muttai, Chithiram Pesuthadi 2, Radiopetti, and Regina.
Nivas Adithan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karaikal, Puducherry, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Father | Adithan |
Early life
Nivas Adithan was born in Karaikal, Puducherry, India, into a family with a background in the film industry; his father, Adithan, was an actor in films such as Thaayum Magalum (1965) and a producer.[2] He worked at Reliance Petrochemicals in Jamnagar, Gujarat.[1]
Career
Nivas was recommended into acting roles by choreographer Kala Master after a performance on the dance show Maanada Mayilada in 2010.[2] He subsequently made his acting debut in Tamil cinema in Selva's Naanga, playing one of the lead roles.[3]
In 2015, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Kaaka Muttai (The Crow's Egg).[4] He also played a supporting role in Radiopetti.[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes and Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Naanga | Mani | [6] |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | ||
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | The children's father | [7] |
| Radiopetti | Saravanan | [5] | |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | ||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Sangli's son | ||
| Taramani | Jacob | ||
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Mani | |
| Jada | Opponent team leader | ||
| 2020 | Yaadhumagi Nindraai | Ganesh | [8] |
| Ka Pae Ranasingam | Factory owner | ||
| 2022 | Thattassery Koottam | Balasingham | Malayalam film |
| 2023 | Regina | Driver | |
| Locker | Chakravarthy | ||
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Raayappan's son | |
| Siragu | Father | ||
| Game of Loans | Daniel | [9] | |
| 2026 | Vaa Vaathiyaar | Nivas Adithan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maanada Mayilada | Contestant | ||
| 2025–present | Dhanam | Pugazhendhi |
Short films
| Year | Title | Directed By | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mudivukku Pin | Nalan Kumarasamy | ||
| Oru Veetla Pei Erunthucha | ||||
| 2017 | Irumal Thaththaa | Sivaprakasam | ||
| 2020 | Kamapazhi | Malaimannan | Nominated for SIIMA Short Film Awards 2020 | |
| 2022 | Neha | Praveen Chandran | ||
| Kumaresan Collector | Nivas Adithan | Won several awards in short film festivals. | [10] |