Karthika Nair is a former Indian actress who mainly appeared in South Indian films. She is known for her action roles in the comedy “Bommali’s Brothers” (2014), the social drama “Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai” (2015) and the Hindi epic drama “Aarambh” (2017). She is the daughter of veteran South Indian actress Radha Nair.
Wiki/Biography
Karthika Nair was born on Saturday, June 27, 1992 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (31 years old as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She attended Poddar International School in Mumbai. Karthika Nair then went to the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England for her graduation.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 34-28-34
family
Karthika Nair comes from a Malayali family.
Parents and siblings
Her father, Rajasekaran Nair, is a hotelier. Her mother Radha Nair, also known as Udaya Chandrika, is a famous South Indian actress. She has a younger brother, Vignesh Nair, and a younger sister, Thulasi Nair, who is an actress.
Karthika Nair (in blue dress) poses with her parents and siblings
fiancé
Karthika Nair got engaged on October 26, 2023 and shared pictures with her fiancé on social media.
Karthika Nair poses with her fiancé
Profession
Movie
telugu
Karthika Nair made her acting debut at the age of 17 in the 2009 Telugu film Josh opposite Naga Chaitanya. In the film, she plays Vidya, a primary school teacher who aspires to go to college. Although the film received mixed reviews, her performance in the film received positive reviews. In 2012, she played the role of Neelaveni in a Telugu film called “Dammu”. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a commercial failure. In 2014, Karthika Nair appeared in the film Bommali Brothers, where she played the role of Mahalakshmi/Lucky, the street-smart tomboy twin sisters played by Allari Naresh.
Movie “Bommari’s Brothers” poster
tamil
In 2011, Karthika Nair played the role of Renuka Narayanan in the Tamil film Ko, opposite Jiiva and Piaa Bajpai. The film was a huge success and brought her fame. In the film, she plays Renuka Narayanan, an investigative journalist who exposes the mistakes of politicians. The film is a popular film among political thrillers and has been well received by the audience. In 2015, Karthika Nair starred in the political crime drama “Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai”, playing the role of Kuyili, the mastermind behind the prison escape plan.
Poster of the movie “Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai”
Malayalam
In 2011, Kartika Nair played the dual role of Sugandha Bai and the divine beauty Urvashi in the Malayalam film Makaramanju. Her performance in the film was well received by critics and highly praised by British director Danny Boyle. In 2013, she played the role of Surekha in the Malayalam film Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath opposite Dileep. In the film, she plays a taciturn young Christian widow who works in the Indian Revenue Service. Her performance was well received by the audience and the film was a success.
Movie “Proprietors Kammath & Kammath” poster
kannada
Karthika Nair made her Kannada debut in 2013 with ‘Brindavana’, a remake of the Telugu film ‘Brindavanam’. The film repeats the success of the original.
Karthika Nair on the poster of the movie ‘Brindavana’
television
In 2017, Karthika Nair, after retiring from films in 2015, made her television debut with the epic drama Aarambh, written by V. Vijayendra Prasad and directed by Goldie Behl. Her role as warrior queen Devasena was well received by audiences and critics alike. The show aired its final episode on September 10, 2017.
Karthika Nair appears on the poster of TV show ‘Aarambh’
entrepreneur
Karthika Nair serves as Director of UDS Group of Hotels in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Karthika Nair takes a photo with her father after winning the award for UDS Group
Awards
- In 2011, Kartika Nair won the Kerala Film Critics Award, Vanitha Film Award and SIIMA Award for her performance in the Malayalam film Makaramanju.
- In May 2023, she received the Business Women Entrepreneur Award from Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
Karthika Nair wins Business Women Entrepreneur of the Year award
Favorites
- Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
- Film Director: Mani Ratnam, David Fincher
- Sports: Cricket, Football
Facts/Trivia
- Karthika Nair is fluent in Hindi and Malayalam.
- In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, dancing and traveling to distant places.
Karthika Nair enjoys traveling
- Her film Vaa Deal with actor Arun Vijay is thought to be shelved forever.
- Karthika Nair enjoys an occasional alcoholic beverage.
Karthika Nair shares story about her favorite drink on Instagram
- Once, during an interview with the media, Karthika Nair shared some of her childhood memories. she says,
I had a normal childhood, growing up away from the spotlight. I was doted on by my parents, and to me, my dad was the coolest guy ever. In fact, I didn’t know my mom was a popular actress until much later. She was just mom to me. “
- Karthika Nair is an avid dog lover and owns two pet dogs. She often uploads pictures of her pet dogs on various social media platforms.
Karthika Nair poses with her pet dog
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Source: HIS Education