Nivas Adithan
Nivas Adithan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karaikal, Puducherry, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Father | Adithan |
Nivas Adithan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films and TV shows. He has notably played Naanga,[1] Taramani, Kaaka Muttai, Chithiram Pesuthadi 2, Radiopetti, and Regina.
Early life
Nivas Adithan was born in Karaikal, Puducherry, India, into a family with a background in the film industry; his father, Adithan, was an actor in films such as Thaayum Magalum (1965) and a producer.[2] He worked at Reliance Petrochemicals in Jamnagar, Gujarat.[1]
Career
Nivas was recommended into acting roles by choreographer Kala Master after a performance on the dance show Maanada Mayilada in 2010.[2] He subsequently made his acting debut in Tamil cinema in Selva's Naanga, playing one of the lead roles.[3]
In 2015, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Kaaka Muttai (The Crow's Egg).[4] He also played a supporting role in Radiopetti.[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes and Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Naanga | Mani | [6] |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | ||
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | The children's father | [7] |
| Radiopetti | Saravanan | [5] | |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | ||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Sangli's son | ||
| Taramani | Jacob | ||
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Mani | |
| Jada | Opponent team leader | ||
| 2020 | Yaadhumagi Nindraai | Ganesh | [8] |
| Ka Pae Ranasingam | Factory owner | ||
| 2022 | Thattassery Koottam | Balasingham | Malayalam film |
| 2023 | Regina | Driver | |
| Locker | Chakravarthy | ||
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Raayappan's son | |
| Siragu | Father | ||
| Game of Loans | Daniel | [9] | |
| 2026 | Vaa Vaathiyaar | Nivas Adithan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maanada Mayilada | Contestant | ||
| 2025–present | Dhanam | Pugazhendhi |
Short films
| Year | Title | Directed By | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mudivukku Pin | Nalan Kumarasamy | ||
| Oru Veetla Pei Erunthucha | ||||
| 2017 | Irumal Thaththaa | Sivaprakasam | ||
| 2020 | Kamapazhi | Malaimannan | Nominated for SIIMA Short Film Awards 2020 | |
| 2022 | Neha | Praveen Chandran | ||
| Kumaresan Collector | Nivas Adithan | Won several awards in short film festivals. | [10] |
References
- ^ a b "The 'Naanga' Boys". The New Indian Express. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ a b "Adithan: A Name from Tamil Cinema's Black-and-White Era". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/first-look-tamil-director-selvas-25th-film-naanga-815286.html
- ^ Byrnes, Paul (2015-11-17). "The Crow's Egg review: Young stars carry neo-realistic fable full of Tamil flavour". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ a b "Radiopetti going places". The Hindu. 2015-10-28. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ "Ups and downs, period". The Hindu. 2012-03-10. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ Byrnes, Paul (2015-11-17). "The Crow's Egg review: Young stars carry neo-realistic fable full of Tamil flavour". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ Mohan, Haritha (2020-06-19). "Yaadhumaagi Nindraai review: Flat narrative weighs down strong message". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ மலர், மாலை (2025-10-08). "தீபாவளி முன்னிட்டு திரைக்கு வருகிறது "கேம் ஆஃப் லோன்ஸ்" | "Game of Loan" is coming to screens on the occasion of Diwali". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ PadmaSabari. "Nivas Adhithan is the ninth son of actor and producer Adhithan". Retrieved 2025-10-25.