Nivetha Thomas (born 2 November 1995) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil language films. She began her career as a child artist before transitioning to lead roles, and has received a Filmfare Award, a Kerala State Film Award and a Telangana Gaddar Film Award over the course of her career.
Key facts
| Born | 2 November 1995 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Languages of work | Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil |
| Film debut (child artist) | Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008, Malayalam) |
| Telugu debut | Gentleman (2016) |
| Notable awards | Filmfare Award, Kerala State Film Award, Telangana Gaddar Film Award, SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu |
Background
Nivetha Thomas entered the film industry as a child performer in Malayalam cinema. Her early appearance in Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008) was followed by further work in Malayalam productions, where she gradually moved from child roles to more substantial parts.
Career
Early work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema
After her debut in 2008, Nivetha appeared in Ranjith's Chaappa Kurishu (2011) and the Malayalam film Romans (2013). She subsequently took on roles in Tamil cinema, including Jilla (2014) and Papanasam (2015), the Tamil remake of the Malayalam thriller Drishyam, in which she played one of the daughters in the central family.
Telugu debut and lead roles
Nivetha made her Telugu-language debut with Gentleman (2016), for which she received the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. She went on to feature in a series of commercially successful Telugu films, including Ninnu Kori (2017) opposite Nani, and Jai Lava Kusa (2017), in which she appeared alongside N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
Her later Telugu work includes 118 (2019), Brochevarevarura (2019), V (2020), Vakeel Saab (2021), Saakini Daakini (2022) and 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu (2024).
Awards and recognition
- Filmfare Award
- Kerala State Film Award
- Telangana Gaddar Film Award
- SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu (for Gentleman)
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Veruthe Oru Bharya | Malayalam |
| 2011 | Chaappa Kurishu | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Romans | Malayalam |
| 2014 | Jilla | Tamil |
| 2015 | Papanasam | Tamil |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Telugu |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Telugu |
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | Telugu |
| 2019 | 118 | Telugu |
| 2019 | Brochevarevarura | Telugu |
| 2020 | V | Telugu |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Telugu |
| 2022 | Saakini Daakini | Telugu |
| 2024 | 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu | Telugu |
Significance
Nivetha Thomas is among the small group of actresses to have transitioned successfully from child roles in Malayalam cinema to leading parts in three major South Indian film industries. Her work spans family dramas, thrillers and mainstream commercial entertainers, and her performances in films such as Papanasam, Ninnu Kori and Vakeel Saab have contributed to her recognition across Tamil and Telugu audiences.
Related topics
- Telugu cinema
- Malayalam cinema
- Tamil cinema
- Filmfare Awards South
- Kerala State Film Awards
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- Papanasam
- Ninnu Kori
- Jai Lava Kusa
- Vakeel Saab
References
- Nivetha Thomas – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item:
Q13112928