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Public records list Nithya Menen as an actor and singer. Nithya Menen was born in Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban district, India on April 8, 1990. The age as of 2026 is 36. Listed accolades include Nandi Award.
My Take
Nithya Menen is, for me, a quiet argument for the depth of South Indian cinema. Moving fluently across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films in over sixty roles is no small feat, and her National Film Award and Filmfare honors confirm it is talent, not novelty. What I admire is her restraint: she builds characters from the inside out, favoring sincerity over spectacle. She sings as well, which adds another texture to her work. In an industry that often rewards glamour, she stands out by trusting stillness and emotional truth. She is the sort of actor whose presence lingers after the film ends.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nithya Menen
- Name (Japanese)
- ニティヤ・メネン
- Reading
- にてぃや・めねん
- Born
- April 8, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban district, India
- Occupation
- actor / singer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Nandi Award
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nithyamenen/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nithya%20Menen
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6435847
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nithya Menen born?
Born April 8, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Nithya Menen from?
Nithya Menen is from Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban district, India.
What does Nithya Menen do?
Nithya Menen works as actor, singer.
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