Deekshitha Manikkam is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil language films. After making her debut in the Tamil film ''
Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane
''Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by S. S. Kumaran and produced by his wife Anusha Devi. The film stars debutantes Abi Saravanan, Gayathri, Deekshitha, and Abhirami. The music was ...
'' (2014), she has been in films including ''
Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
''Thirumanam Ennum Nikkah'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romance film written directed by newcomer Anis and produced by Venu Ravichandran of Aascar Films. The film stars Jai and Nazriya Nazim in the lead roles, while Hebah Patel, Jamal, ...
'' (2014) and ''
Aagam'' (2016).
Career
Born in Chennai, Deekshitha Manikkam completed a computer science engineering degree at SRM University before going on to participate as a finalist with Miss South India and also featured in the web series ''Happy To Be Single''. She made her first on screen appearance by portraying one of the lead characters in the romantic comedy ''
Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane
''Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by S. S. Kumaran and produced by his wife Anusha Devi. The film stars debutantes Abi Saravanan, Gayathri, Deekshitha, and Abhirami. The music was ...
'' (2014), before portraying a friend of
Nazriya's character in
Aascar Films
V. Ravichandran, is an Indian film producer and distributor in Chennai, India. He is the founder and owner of the production and distribution company, Aascar Films Pvt. Ltd. Ravichandran started his venture in 1998 with the co-production of '' ...
' ''
Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
''Thirumanam Ennum Nikkah'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romance film written directed by newcomer Anis and produced by Venu Ravichandran of Aascar Films. The film stars Jai and Nazriya Nazim in the lead roles, while Hebah Patel, Jamal, ...
'' (2014). Deekshitha later appeared in the leading female role in ''
Aagam'' and then in ''
Nagarvalam
''Nagarvalam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Markx. The film stars Yuthan Balaji and Deekshitha Manikkam, while Yogi Babu, Bala Saravanan, and Namo Narayana play supporting roles. The film had a theatr ...
''.
In September 2017, she married music composer
Dharan Kumar
Dharan Kumar (born 8 October 1983) is an Indian music composer, who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut '' Parijatham'', featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene". He credits director ...
.
Filmography
References
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Indian film actresses
Tamil actresses
Living people
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Actresses from Chennai
Year of birth missing (living people)