6 things you don't know about 'Kumari Srimathi' actress Nithya Menen

Nithya Menen, the versatile Indian actress known for her incredible performances in Indian cinema, is currently experiencing a peak in her career. Her newly released web series 'Kumari Srimathi' and the upcoming one titled 'Masterpiece' are gaining significant attention.

While her acting talent and on-screen presence are well-known, there are some lesser-known facts about her that might surprise her fans. Let's dive into some of these lesser-known facts.

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Nithya Menen is a household name in South Indian cinema, but not many know that she started her acting career as a child artist in the 1998 English film 'The Monkey Who Knew Too Much.' In this movie, which was shot in Kerala, she played Tabu's sister and shared some scenes with her.

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Nithya made a brief appearance in a Hindi TV serial titled 'Chhoti Maa—Ek Anokha Bandhan' in 2001. Although her role was small, this fact showcases her willingness to explore different genres. As we know, she never shares any outperforming posts on social media; she is always selective about her clothes and characters in life.

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Nithya Menen holds a degree in journalism from Manipal University. Her passion for filmmaking led her to enroll at FTII, Pune, to study cinematography, or director of photography. It was during her time there that she met Nandini Reddy, who convinced her to pursue acting. That decision gifted such a talented actress to the movie world.

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Nithya Menen made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film '7 O' Clock' and her Malayalam debut in 2008 with 'Akash Gopuram.' She also appeared in the film '180' in the same year. From there, she acted in several languages, and her romantic dramas always received unique reviews from viewers, which made her close to people.

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Despite gaining recognition in Bollywood for her role in 'Mission Mangal' alongside Akshay Kumar, Nithya Menen's acting career spans over a decade and includes more than 50 films in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. She is always particular about her movie selections, and her unique signature characters never fail to win the audience's heart.

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In addition to her acting and singing talents, Nithya Menen has also showcased her skills as a dubbing artist. In 2019, she provided the Telugu voice for the Hollywood animated film 'Frozen II.'

She can easily handle Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, where she always gives voice to her own movies.

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