Nikhil Siddhartha, known mononymously as Nikhil, is a popular Telugu film actor who has carved a niche for himself with his choice of diverse and engaging roles. Here’s a look at his life and career:
Early Life and Background:
- Born on June 1, 1985, in Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- He comes from a Telugu-speaking Yadava family.
- Nikhil completed his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and St. Patrick’s High School, Secunderabad. He was a merit student during his school days.
- He pursued his higher education at Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad.
Film Career:
- Nikhil’s entry into the film industry was as an assistant director for the film “Hyderabad Nawaabs.”
- He also played minor roles in various films before landing his breakthrough role in Sekhar Kammula’s “Happy Days” (2007). The film was a massive success and gave Nikhil instant recognition.
- His first film as a solo lead was “Ankit, Pallavi & Friends.”
- Initially, he starred in films like “Yuvatha” and “Veedu Theda,” which were moderately successful.
- A major turning point in his career came with the film “Swamy Ra Ra” (2013), a crime comedy thriller that became a blockbuster. This film established him as a bankable lead actor.
- Nikhil is known for choosing scripts that are different and engaging, often with elements of suspense, thriller, or mythology.
- Some of his notable films include:
- “Karthikeya” (2014), a mystery thriller that was a critical and commercial success.
- “Surya vs Surya” (2015), a romantic comedy with a unique storyline.
- “Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada” (2016), a horror-comedy that was a huge hit.
- “Kesava” (2017), an action thriller.
- “Arjun Suravaram” (2019), an action thriller dealing with fake certificates.
- “Karthikeya 2” (2022), a pan-Indian mythological thriller that became a massive success, further expanding his reach.
Personal Life:
- Nikhil married Pallavi Varma on May 14, 2020.
- His father, Kavali Shyam Siddhartha, passed away in April 2022 after battling a rare disease called corticobasal degeneration.
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