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Nivetha Thomas

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In this Indian name, the name Thomas is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nivetha.
Not to be confused with Nivetha Pethuraj.

Nivetha Thomas
Thomas in 2022
Born (1995-11-02) 2 November 1995 (age 29)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
EducationB.Arch. (SRM)
Alma materSRM Institute of Science and Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present

Nivetha Thomas (born 2 November 1995) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. She is a recipient of several awards including a Kerala State Film Award and a SIIMA Award.[1]

Nivetha made her film debut as a child artist in the 2008 Malayalam film Veruthe Oru Bharya, which earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist. She made her Telugu film debut with Gentleman (2016), winning the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. Nivetha went on to star in the successful Tamil and Telugu films like Chaappa Kurishu (2011), Jilla (2014), Papanasam (2015), Ninnu Kori (2017), Jai Lava Kusa (2017), 118 (2019), Brochevarevarura (2019), Vakeel Saab (2021) and 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu (2024). She has received two Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu nominations for Gentleman and Ninnu Kori.[2]

Early life

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Nivetha was born on 2 November 1995 in Madras (now Chennai), India.[3][4][5] Her roots are in Edoor village of Iritty taluk, Kerala.[5] She was schooled at Holy Angels and Montfort Matriculation School, Chennai. She pursued Bachelor of Architecture from SRM University. She can speak six languages — Malayalam, Tamil, French, Hindi, Telugu, and English.[6]

Career

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Child artist and early work (2000-2015)

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Nivetha started her career as a child actress, acting in the popular Sun TV serial My Dear Bootham. After that, she made her film debut in 2008 playing Jayaram's daughter in Veruthe Oru Bharya, where her performance was well appreciated and won her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist.[7] She then signed a few Tamil and Malayalam films in which she mostly played supporting roles. Among her Malayalam projects were Chaappa Kurish and Thattathin Marayathu, the latter of which according to Sify was going to be "the biggest box-office hit in the history of Malayalam cinema".[8] The 2011 Tamil film Poraali directed by Samuthirakani, featured her as Tamizhselvi, a petrol bunk employee.[9] She had previously collaborated with Samuthirakani in the drama series Arasi.

In 2013, Nivetha acted in Romans which was very successful and named a "blockbuster" by Sify.com.[10] In the Tamil contemporary fantasy comedy Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham she played the female lead role of Jaishree, an aspiring singer.[11] In Jilla, she played the role of Mahalakshmi, who is very attached to her father (Mohanlal) and two brothers, played by Vijay and Mahath.[12] About her role, she stated that it was not "just another sister role"[13] but that of "a strong willed girl who influences her brother in a positive way".[11]

In 2015, Nivetha played Selvi, Kamal Haasan's eldest daughter who accidentally murders her blackmailer in the Tamil remake of Drishyam, titled Papanasam.[14] The film emerged a commercial success at the box office.[15] Anupama Subramanian Deccan Chronicle noted, "Nivetha as the elder daughter gives a splendid act and helps create the mood and atmosphere of the flick."[16]

Critical acclaim and commercial success (2016-2021)

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Nivetha's career marked a turning point in 2016 with her expansion to Telugu films. She appeared in Gentleman opposite Nani, where she played Catherine, a VFX designer.[17] The film was a box office success.[18] Mridula Ramadugu noted, "Nivetha stands out. She is natural, quick and is a refreshing break from the usual portrayal of female leads in regular dramas."[19] Purnima Sriram stated, "Nivetha owns the show. Her eyes were enough to emote. She owned every frame."[20] It became her breakthrough and her performance earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu and nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.[21]

Following this, her first release in 2017 was Ninnu Kori opposite Nani and Aadhi Pinisetty. She played Pallavi who is torn between her husband and former lover.[22] The film earned her second Filmfare Best Actress – Telugu nomination.[23] The film was a commercial success and Suresh Kavirayani noted, "Nivetha steals the show with her stunning performance and right emotions."[24] In her next release Jai Lava Kusa, she played Simran opposite Jr. NTR.[25] The film emerged a success and one of the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[26] Sify stated that her character lacked "appealing factor".[27] In her last release of the year, she appeared in Juliet Lover of Idiot opposite Naveen Chandra, which was a box office failure.[28][29] In October 2018, she signed Swaasa, opposite Nikhil Siddharth, which remains unreleased.[30]

In her first release of 2019, Nivetha played Aadhya, a teacher who was murdered opposite Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in 118.[31] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo noted, "Nivetha live up to her credentials of being able performer and shine in the material given to her."[32] The film emerged a box office success.[33] In her next film Brochevarevarura opposite Sree Vishnu, she played Mithra an average student who aspires to become a classical dancer.[34] The film became one of the year's highest grossing release.[35] Krishna Sripada of The News Minute stated, "Nivetha should be singled out for her extremely articulate acting almost overshadowing everyone else in every frame."[36]

In her first film of 2020, Nivetha appeared in Darbar (2020) as Rajinikanth's daughter Valli.[37] The film emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film of the year.[38] Karthik Kumar stated, "Nivetha gets decent screen presence and her scenes with Rajinikanth are fun and full of life.'"[39] She next appeared in V as Apoorva, an aspiring crime novelist opposite Sudheer Babu. It was released on Amazon Prime Video.[40][41] Haricharan Pudipeddi stated that she is "wasted" in a role with no purpose.[42]

In 2021, Nivetha appeared in Vakeel Saab, the Telugu remake of Hindi film Pink, co-starring Pawan Kalyan. She played Pallavi, a software engineer and victim of molestation.[43][44] The film became the second highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[45] Neeshita Nyayapati noted, "Nivetha carries the weight of the film after Kalyan and few scenes featuring her are not just heart-wrenching, but also painful to watch."[46]

Career progression (2022-present)

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In 2022, Nivetha appeared in Saakini Daakini, alongside Regina Cassandra, playing a police trainee Shalini.[47] Balakrishna Ganeshan of The News Minute was appreciative of her action sequences and said that she "shines" through the film despite poor writing.[48] The following year, she made her comeback to Malayalam films after a nine year hiatus, with Enthada Saji opposite Jayasurya, playing the titular role of a spoiled woman.[49] Anna MM Vetticad criticised her pairing with Jayasurya and added, "Nivetha’s portrayal though initially sweet, begins to wear thin."[50]

In her only release of 2024, 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu, Nivetha played a housewife and mother of two Saraswati opposite Vishwadev Rachakonda.[51][52] Sruthi Kuruganti was appreciative of her "stellar performance".[53] Calling it her best performance, Sangeetha Devi Dundoo noted, "Nivetha plays Saraswathi with a sense of poise and dignity. She makes it all look natural."[54]

Media image

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Nivetha at an event in 2015

In Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women list, she was placed 18th in 2017.[55] In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter India place her in its "Top 10 Telugu Performers" list.[56] Actors Nani and Rana Daggubati have named Nivetha among Telugu cinema's "brightest talent".[57][58]

Filmography

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Films

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language(s) Notes Ref.
2008 Veruthe Oru Bharya Anjana Sugunan Malayalam Child artist [59]
Kuruvi Vetrivel's sister Tamil
2009 Madhya Venal Manuja/Manikutty Malayalam
2011 Pranayam Young Grace
Chaappa Kurish Nafiza
Poraali Tamizhselvi Tamil
2012 Thattathin Marayathu Fatima Malayalam
2013 Romans Eleena
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham Jeyasri Tamil
2014 Jilla Mahalakshmi
Money Ratnam Pia Mammen Malayalam [59]
2015 Papanasam Selvi Suyambulingam Tamil [59]
2016 Gentleman Catherine Telugu [59]
2017 Ninnu Kori Pallavi [60]
Jai Lava Kusa Simran
Juliet Lover of Idiot Julie
2019 118 Aadhya [61]
Brochevarevarura Mithra [62]
2020 Darbar Valli Tamil [63]
V Apoorva Ramanujan Telugu [64]
2021 Vakeel Saab Vemula Pallavi
2022 Saakini Daakini SI Shalini [65]
2023 Enthada Saji Sajimol Thomas Malayalam [66]
2024 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Sripathi Panditharadhyula Venkata Padma Kamala Kantha Pranava Manjula Bala Saraswati Telugu [67]

Television

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Year Title Role Channel Language Notes
2000 Raja Rajeswari Tamil [59]
2004–2007 My Dear Bootham Gowri Sun TV Tamil [59]
2004–2006 Shivamayam Ponni Sun TV Tamil [59]
2007–2008 Arase Young Kaveri Sun TV Tamil
2005–2006 Raja Rajeswari Nallama Sun TV Tamil
2008 Thenmozhiyal Maheswari Kalaignar TV Tamil
2017 Bigg Boss 1 Herself Star Maa Telugu Guest Appearance

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2008 Kerala State Film Awards Best Child Artist Veruthe Oru Bharya Won [68]
2017 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Female Debut – Telugu Gentleman Won [69]
TSR– TV9 National Film Awards Best Debut Actress Won [70]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Nominated [71]
Zee Telugu Golden Awards Entertainer Of The Year – Female Ninnu Kori &
Jai Lava Kusa 		Nominated [72]
2018 Zee Telugu Apsara Awards Performer of the Year Jai Lava Kusa Won [73]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Ninnu Kori Nominated [74]
2022 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Vakeel Saab Nominated [75]

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