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Nithya Menen: The Bengaluru Girl Who Works in Five Languages

Born and raised in Bengaluru, she became a leading actor across south Indian cinema and won the National Film Award for Best Actress.

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  • Nithya Menen is an actor and singer, born in Bengaluru on April 8, 1988, who was raised and studied in the city.
  • She works in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema, in films including Ustad Hotel, Bangalore Days and Mersal.
  • She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Thiruchitrambalam.
Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7 Tariq Sallam September 23, 2026 • 2 min read • Updated October 17, 2026
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A film dressing table with a bulb-lit mirror, a stack of colourful scripts, a clapperboard, makeup brushes and jasmine garlands, beside a director's chair draped with a silk sari

Nithya Menen grew up in Bengaluru.

“She picks roles like a writer would, not like a star.”

• On Nithya Menen's choices

Nithya Menen is an actor and singer, born in Bengaluru in 1988, who works across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema. She began as a child actor, trained in journalism, and became known for naturalistic performances in films such as Ustad Hotel, Bangalore Days and Mersal. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Thiruchitrambalam.

She is one of the few pan-south Indian stars who grew up in Bengaluru. This profile keeps to the well-documented record.

Quick Information

A Bengaluru girl who works in five languages and still gets asked which one is her favourite.

Born
April 8, 1988, Bengaluru
Languages
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
Films
Ustad Hotel, Bangalore Days, Mersal, Thiruchitrambalam
National Award
Best Actress, Thiruchitrambalam
Also
Playback singer
One memorable fact
She appeared in Bangalore Days, a Malayalam film set in her home city

What Are Nithya Menen's Best-Known Films?

Ustad Hotel, Bangalore Days, O Kadhal Kanmani, Mersal and Thiruchitrambalam, among many others.

What Is Nithya Menen's Connection to Bengaluru?

She was born and raised in the city and studied here before building her film career.

A LESSER-KNOWN FACT

She studied journalism before committing to acting full time.

Why Does Nithya Menen Belong in People of Bangalore?

THEIR BANGALORE CONNECTION

Born and raised in Bengaluru, she is one of the city's most successful actors across south Indian cinema.

FAQs

Where was Nithya Menen born?

In Bengaluru, on April 8, 1988.

What National Award did Nithya Menen win?

Best Actress, for Thiruchitrambalam.

Was Nithya Menen in Bangalore Days?

Yes.

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