Nivas Adithan
Nivas Adithan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karaikal, Puducherry, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012 - Present |
| Father | Adithan (Actor) |
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. Nivas is the son of veteran actor and producer Adithan.
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 and producer.[2]
Career
He was recommended into acting roles by choreographer Kala Master after a performance on the dance show Maanada Mayilada[3] in 2010. Nivas subsequently made his acting debut in Tamil cinema in Selva's Naanga, playing one of the lead roles.[4]
Nivas also played "behind the scenes" in Ram's Thanga Meenkal. In 2015, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Kaaka Muttai (The Crow's Egg).[5] He also played a supporting role in Radiopetti, which won the KNN Audience award at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival.[6][7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Naanga | Mani | [8] | |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Worked behind the scenes. Credited. | ||
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | The children's father | [9] | |
| 2015 | Radiopetti | Saravanan | [6][7] | |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | Credited | ||
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Sangli's son | ||
| 2017 | Taramani | Jacob | ||
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Mani | ||
| 2019 | Jada | Opponent Team Leader | ||
| 2020 | Yaadhumagi Nindraai | Ganesh | [10][11] | |
| 2020 | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Factory Owner | ||
| 2022 | Thattassery Koottam | Balasingham | ||
| 2023 | Regina | Driver | ||
| 2023 | Locker | Chakravarthy | [12][13] | |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Raayappan's Son | ||
| 2025 | Siragu | Father | ||
| 2025 | Game of Loans | Daniel | [14][15][16] | |
| 2025 | Vaa Vaathiyaar † |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–Present | Dhanam | Pugazhendhi |
Short films
| Year | Title | Directed By | Actor | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mudivukku Pin | Nalan Kumarasamy | ✓ | ||
| 2010 | Oru veetla Pei Erunthucha | Nalan Kumarasamy | ✓ | ||
| 2017 | Irumal Thaththaa | Sivaprakasam | ✓ | ||
| 2020 | Kamapazhi | Malaimannan | ✓ | Nominated for SIIMA Short Film Awards 2020 | |
| 2022 | Neha | Praveen Chandran | ✓ | ||
| 2022 | Kumaresan Collector | Nivas Adithan | ✘ | Won several awards in short film festivals. | [17] |
References
- ^ archive, From our online (2012-05-16). "The 'Naanga' Boys". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ "Adithan: A Name from Tamil Cinema's Black-and-White Era". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Adithan: A Name from Tamil Cinema's Black-and-White Era". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Radio Petti: the first Tamil film to win at Busan". The Times of India. 2017-01-16. ISSN 0971-8257. 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.
- ^ tabloid!, Mythily Ramachandran, Special to (2020-06-24). "Tamil film 'Yaadhumaagi Nindraai' heads to a streaming platform". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Locker Movie Review: Vignesh Shanmugham Film Is All About Deceiving People, Falling In Love". Times Now. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ "Locker". The Times of India. 2023-11-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ Game of Loans, JRG Productions, 2025-08-29, retrieved 2025-10-19
- ^ "Movie Review : Game of Loans". 2025-10-14. 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.