Nikhil Siddharth

Nikhil Siddhartha, born on June 1, 1985, in Begumpet, Hyderabad, India, is a prominent actor in the Telugu film industry. His father, Kavali Shyam Siddhartha, hails from Mahbubnagar in Telangana. Nikhil attended Hyderabad Public School, where he shared classes with notable actors Rana Daggubati, Ram Charan, and Sharwanand. Later, he pursued his higher education at Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology. His father battled corticobasal degeneration for eight years before his demise in April 2022. Nikhil’s cinematic journey began as an assistant director for the film “Hyderabad Nawabs” in 2006. He made his acting debut with minor roles in several films before landing a breakthrough role in “Happy Days” (2007), directed by Sekhar Kammula. The film’s success propelled Nikhil into the limelight, marking a significant turning point in his career. Subsequently, Nikhil starred in hit films such as “Yuvatha” (2008), “Swamy Ra Ra” (2013), “Karthikeya” (2014), “Surya vs Surya” (2015), “Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada” (2016), “Kesava” (2017), “Arjun Suravaram” (2019), and “Karthikeya 2” (2022). His versatility and dedication to distinct scripts garnered him both critical acclaim and commercial success. Particularly notable was his role in “Karthikeya” (2014), which was lauded by audiences and critics alike. The film’s box office success solidified Nikhil’s position as a bankable lead actor in the industry. His collaboration with director Sudheer Varma for “Keshava” (2017) further showcased his talent, receiving praise for his portrayal of a character with a rare congenital disorder. Despite occasional setbacks like the underperformance of “Kirrak Party” (2018), Nikhil’s career trajectory continued upwards with successes like “Arjun Suravaram” (2019). His latest venture, “Karthikeya 2” (2022), catapulted him into the coveted 100 Crore Club, affirming his stature as a prominent figure in Telugu cinema. Recently, the first-look poster for his upcoming movie “Swayambhu” was unveiled, depicting Nikhil Siddhartha as a fierce warrior, hinting at another promising performance from the talented actor.