Nivetha Pethuraj
{{short description|Indian actress (born 1990)}}
{{Indian patronymic|Nivetha|Pethuraj}}
{{Not to be confused with|Nivetha Thomas}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
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| name = Nivetha Pethuraj
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|11|30|df=y}}
| birth_place = Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
| yearsactive = 2016-present
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| alma_mater = Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
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Nivetha Pethuraj (born 30 November 1990) is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Oru Naal Koothu (2016). She then made her Telugu debut with Mental Madhilo (2017).{{Cite news |title=Nivetha Pethuraj's fan tattooes [sic] her name on his hand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nivetha-pethurajs-fan-tattooes-her-name-on-his-hand/articleshow/79476280.cms |access-date=12 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=29 November 2020 |language=en}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nivetha-pethuraj-looks-nothing-short-of-goddess-in-latest-photoshoot-6360427.html |title=Actress Nivetha Pethuraj Looks Nothing Short of Goddess In Latest Photoshoot |website=News18 India |date=11 November 2022 |access-date=20 November 2022}}{{Cite web |title=I will be seen as an upright cop in Red, says Actor Nivetha Pethuraj |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/06/i-will-be-seen-as-an-upright-cop-in-red-saysactor-nivetha-pethuraj-2245976.html |access-date=12 January 2021 |website=The New Indian Express}} Her notable productions include Chitralahari (2019), Paagal (2020), Das Ka Dhamki (2023) and the crime thriller television series Paruvu.
Early life
Nivetha was born on 30 November 1990{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday, Nivetha Pethuraj! 7 photos of the Sangathamizhan actress that will leave you in awe |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/happy-birthday-nivetha-pethuraj-7-photos-of-the-sangathamizhan-actress-that-will-leave-you-in-awe-article-87987815/amp |access-date=30 November 2022 |website=Zoom TV |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday, Nivetha Pethuraj: బ్యూటీఫుల్ నివేథా పేతురాజ్ లేటెస్ట్ ఫోటోస్.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/national/nivetha-pethuraj-turns-28-today-wish-her-happy-birthday-sr-386340.html |access-date=30 November 2021 |website=News18 Telugu}} in Madurai, Tamil Nadu Her mother tongue is Tamil.{{cite AV media |title=Nivetha Pethuraj Sankranti Special Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY2rIriNzx8&t=57s |publisher=Sakshi TV |date=14 January 2021 |people=Nivetha Pethuraj and Rentala Jayadeva}}{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/090616/i-d-love-to-work-with-mani-ratnam-nivetha-pethuraj.html |title=I would love to work with Mani Ratnam |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=9 June 2016}} After her birth, her family moved to Kovilpatti, where she did completed her early schooling. At the age of 11, she relocated to Dubai with her parents and studied in Crescent English High School. She lived in Dubai for about 10 years. She obtained her management degree from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.{{cite AV media |title=Exclusive Interview with Nivetha Pethuraj |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj7MgJOtsPA |via=YouTube |publisher=Sun Music |access-date=13 February 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nahste.ac.uk/cgi-bin/view_isad.pl?id=GB-0582-HWC&view=basic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020906072325/http://www.nahste.ac.uk/cgi-bin/view_isad.pl?id=GB-0582-HWC&view=basic|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 September 2002|publisher=NAHSTE|title=Records of Heriot-Watt College|access-date=6 December 2011}}
In 2015, Nivetha was crowned Miss India UAE and went on to participate in Miss India Worldwide 2015, where she became a finalist and finished in the top 5.{{cite web |title=Beauty call with Miss India UAE Nivetha Pethuraj |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/beauty-call-with-miss-india-uae-nivetha-pethuraj |work=City Times |access-date=14 February 2020}}{{Cite web |date=14 April 2015 |title=Dubai's Nivetha Pethuraj to Represent UAE in Miss India Worldwide |url=https://emirateswoman.com/dubais-miss-india-uae-nivetha-pethuraj-represent-uae-miss-india-worldwide/ |access-date=13 July 2021 |website=Emirates Woman}}
Career
= Debut and early work (2016–2020) =
Nivetha made her acting debut with the Tamil film Oru Naal Koothu in 2016, where she portrayed an IT professional opposite Dinesh.{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/miss-india-uae-girl-for-attakathi-dinesh-news-tamil-pf1oB3idadbch.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528011855/http://www.sify.com/movies/miss-india-uae-girl-for-attakathi-dinesh-news-tamil-pf1oB3idadbch.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2015|title=Miss India UAE girl for 'Attakathi' Dinesh|work=Sify|access-date=2015-08-15}} Hindustan Times termed her performance as "engaging",{{Cite web |title=Oru Naal Koothu Movie Review: A refreshing change from blood 'n sickle dance |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/oru-naal-koothu-review-a-refreshing-change-from-blood-n-sickle-dance/story-joYDrwz939lr4N2ebzByZJ.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=10 June 2016 |access-date=20 August 2016}} while Times of India noted, "Nivetha is impressive in her debut."{{Cite news |title=Oru Naal Koothu Movie Review: A feel good film but the filmi touches doesn't work |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/oru-naal-koothu/movie-review/52699448.cms |work=Times of India |access-date=22 August 2016}}
In 2017, she appeared in two films. First she starred in Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam opposite Udhayanidhi Stalin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/090916/nivetha-pethuraj-pairs-up-with-udhayanidhi-stalin.html|title=Nivetha Pethuraj pairs up with Udhayanidhi Stalin|first=Merin|last=James|access-date=9 September 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}} Deccan Chronicle commented that, "Nivetha Pethuraj looks good, but hardly makes an impact in a poorly etched character."{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/120817/pet-movie-review-enjoyable-but-only-in-parts.html|title=PET movie review: Enjoyable, but only in parts|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|access-date=12 August 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}} She then made her Telugu debut with Mental Madhilo, where she portrayed a straight forward girl opposite Sree Vishnu, a successful venture.{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/62540/How-Is-Mental-Madhilo-A-Profitable-Venture|title=How Is Mental Madhilo A Profitable Venture?|website=gulte.com|accessdate=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103023454/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/62540/How-Is-Mental-Madhilo-A-Profitable-Venture|archive-date=3 January 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} Firstpost noted, "A terrific actress, Nivetha Pethuraj easily gives one of the best performances of the year. She becomes the voice of reason in the film and anchors the whole film with her verve."{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mental-madhilo-movie-review-love-trumps-confusion-in-vivek-athreyas-sparkling-debut-4224157.html|title=Mental Madhilo movie review: Love trumps confusion in Vivek Athreya's sparkling debut |website=Firstpost|date=23 November 2017 |accessdate=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325004050/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mental-madhilo-movie-review-love-trumps-confusion-in-vivek-athreyas-sparkling-debut-4224157.html|archive-date=25 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}
Nivetha had two releases in 2018. She first portrayed an army official alongside Jayam Ravi in Tik Tik Tik, which was a commercial success at the box office.{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tik-tik-tik-trailer-jayam-ravi-nivetha-pethuraj-in-kollywoods-version-of-armageddon-4227399.html|title=Tik Tik Tik trailer: Jayam Ravi, Nivetha Pethuraj in Kollywood's version of Armageddon|work=Firstpost|access-date=2023-03-18|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-tv-snaps-space-thriller-tik-tik-tik-news-tamil-rhsp61gbajhci.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719201909/http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-tv-snaps-space-thriller-tik-tik-tik-news-tamil-rhsp61gbajhci.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 July 2017 |title=Sun TV snaps space thriller, 'Tik Tik Tik' |website= Sify |date=18 July 2017 |access-date=12 April 2019}} Hindustan Times said, "Nivetha Pethuraj as Captain Swathi is one positive in the film".{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tik-tik-tik-movie-review-jayam-ravi-film-is-a-race-against-common-sense/story-oeMb7WIAZRh0GQZtWXtJrL.html|title=Tik Tik Tik Movie Review: Jayam Ravi film is a race against common sense |work=Hindustan Times |date=22 June 2018 |access-date=10 September 2018}} She then appeared as a Sub-Inspector opposite Vijay Antony in Thimiru Pudichavan.{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/08/its-vijay-vs-vijay-on-diwali-sarkar-gets-a-competitor-in-thimiru-pudichavan-1882656.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008113328/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/08/its-vijay-vs-vijay-on-diwali-sarkar-gets-a-competitor-in-thimiru-pudichavan-1882656.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 October 2018|title=Its Vijay vs Vijay on Diwali: 'Sarkar' gets a competitor in 'Thimiru Pudichavan'|date=8 October 2018|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=25 March 2019}} Cinema Express said, "Nivetha Pethuraj pulls off the Madras slang and seems to handle comedy well."{{Cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/nov/16/thimiru-pudichavan-review-an-exasperating-cop-film-8795.html|title=Thimiru Pudichavan Movie Review: An exasperating cop film|date=8 October 2018|newspaper=Cinema Express|access-date=25 September 2019}} However her next film Party, despite having completed filming, remains unreleased.{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/party-venkat-prabhu-next-film-to-have-a-stellar-cast-here-are-all-the-deets-watch-video-4719654/|title=Venkat Prabhu's next film to have a stellar cast. Here are all the deets|date=2017-06-24|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-07-10|language=en-US}}
In 2019, Nivetha had three releases. She portrayed a corporate executive alongside Sai Dharam Tej in Chitralahari, which was a commercial success.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalyani-priyadarshan-waiting-her-second-telugu-film-chitralahari-discusses-how-her-education-in-architecture-helps-her-acting-career/article26779686.ece|title=Design principles|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2019-04-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-05-18|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}} Deccan Chronicle said that she "performs well" among the two female leads.{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2019-04-14|title=Chitralahari movie review: 'Chitralahari' is about a failure person's success story!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/140419/chitralahari-movie-review-chitralahari-is-about-a-failure-perso.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517201310/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/140419/chitralahari-movie-review-chitralahari-is-about-a-failure-perso.html |archive-date=2019-05-17 |access-date=2020-09-11|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}} Times of India stated, "Nivetha Pethuraj plays her unapologetic stone-cold corporate honcho role with perfection."{{Cite news|title=Chitralahari Movie Review: Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Nivetha Pethuraj save the day|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/chitralahari/movie-review/68846793.cms|access-date=2020-09-11}} Nivetha was also the part of Tamil film Sangathamizhan starring Vijay Sethupathi directed by Vijay Chander, which opened to mixed reviews from critics.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijay-sethupathis-next-is-a-love-story/article26510649.ece |title=Vijay Sethupathi's next is a love story! |date=12 March 2019 |work=The Hindu |access-date=27 July 2019 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
= Continued career (2020–present) =
In 2020, Nivetha was part of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.{{Cite web |date=2020-01-12 |title=Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo movie release: Highlights |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-movie-review-and-release-live-updates-allu-arjun-6209747/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} In 2021, she appeared in another Telugu film titled Red, directed by Kishore Tirumala, co-starring Ram Pothineni, Malvika Sharma, and Amritha Aiyer.{{Cite news |title=Spotted: Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma, Amritha Aiyer, and Kishore Tirumala at the pre-release event of RED |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-ram-pothineni-nivetha-pethuraj-malvika-sharma-amritha-aiyer-and-kishore-tirumala-at-the-pre-release-event-of-red/articleshow/80237198.cms |access-date=29 January 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=12 January 2021 |language=en}} She also starred in another Telugu film alongside Vishwak Sen. Later in the same year, she appeared in a Tamil film alongside Prabhudeva titled Pon Manickavel. Pradeep Kumar of The Hindu noted, "Nivetha Pethuraj fits the ‘Tamil ponnu’ billing to a T."{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=6 April 2019 |title=Nivetha Pethuraj: Anyone who thinks they're the next Nayanthara are fools |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivetha-pethuraj-anyone-who-thinks-theyre-the-next-nayanthara-or-tamannaah-are-fools/article26755612.ece |access-date=27 July 2019 |issn=0971-751X}}
In 2022, Nivetha had continuous releases in Telugu films including Bloody Mary as lead, Virata Parvam where she made a special appearance. Her major 2023 release was Das Ka Damki where she acted alongside Vishwak Sen for the second time after Paagal.{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-04-12 |title=Das Ka Dhamki releases in Hindi on April 14 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/das-ka-dhamki-releases-in-hindi-on-april-14 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}} She then starred in the crime thriller television series Paruvu, which premiered on ZEE5 in June 2024. Her performance was praised by the critics.{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-06-14 |title=‘Paruvu’ web series review: This socio-political drama is a binge-worthy addition to the Telugu digital space |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/paruvu-web-series-review-this-socio-political-drama-is-a-binge-worthy-addition-to-the-telugu-digital-space/article68281002.ece |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
= Films =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Role ! scope="col"| Language ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |
| 2016
! scope="row"| Oru Naal Koothu | Kavya | Tamil | |
| rowspan="2"| 2017
! scope="row"| Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam | Leelavathi |Tamil | |{{Cite web |url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/podhuvaga-en-manasu-thangam-film |title=PODHUVAGA EN MANASU THANGAM |website=British Board of Film Classification |access-date=30 January 2020}} |
| scope="row"| Mental Madhilo
| Swetcha | Telugu | |
|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2018
! scope="row"| Tik Tik Tik | Lt. M. Swathi | Tamil | |
| scope="row"| Thimiru Pudichavan
| SI Madonna |Tamil | |
| rowspan="3" | 2019
! scope="row" | Chitralahari | K. Swecha | Telugu | |
| scope="row" | Brochevarevarura
| Shalini |Telugu | |
| scope="row"| Sangathamizhan
| Thenmozhi "Thenu" | Tamil | |
| 2020
! scope="row"| Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Nandini "Nandu" | Telugu | |
| rowspan="3"|2021
! scope="row"|Red | SI Yamini |Telugu | |
| scope="row"| Paagal
| Theera |Telugu | |
| scope="row"| Pon Manickavel
| Anbarasi Manickavel | Tamil | |
| rowspan="2"|2022
! scope="row"| Bloody Mary | Mary | Telugu | |
| scope="row"| Virata Parvam
| Dr. Sarala / Saralakka |Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| rowspan="3" |2023
! scope="row"| Das Ka Dhamki |Keerthi |Telugu | |
| rowspan="2" scope="row"| Boo
| Vaanathi |Tamil | |
| Vasanthi
| Telugu | |
| TBA
! scope="row" | Party | Kalki |Tamil | Unreleased |
= Television =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Role !Network ! scope="col" | Language ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |
| 2023
! scope="row"| Kaala | Sitara "Tara" | Hindi |
| 2024{{Ndash}}present
! scope="row"| Paruvu | Pallavi "Dolly" |ZEE5 | Telugu |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
! Award ! Category ! Work ! Result ! Ref. |
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| rowspan="2"|2018
| 7th South Indian International Movie Awards | rowspan="2"|Mental Madhilo | {{nom}} |
| Zee Telugu Apsara Awards
| Fresh Face of the Year | {{won}} |
| 2021
| 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | rowspan="2"|Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | {{nom}} |
| 2022
| 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Red | {{nom}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|8205920}}
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