Nayan Sarika

Nayan Sarika Biography

Nayan Sarika is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Originally from Solapur in Maharashtra, she entered films after a photo shoot arranged by a family friend at her aunt’s residence led to offers from the Telugu industry. She has been active on screen since 2023.

Her 2024 releases established her in Tollywood. She played Shruthi in the crime comedy Gam Gam Ganesha, a performance that won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut (South), and followed it with Aay, in which her role as “Funk” Pallavi brought her a GAMA Award for Best Debut Actress, and the period film KA, in which she played Satyabhama.

In 2026 she appeared opposite Sree Vishnu in the romantic comedy Vishnu Vinyasam, released on 27 February 2026, and alongside Sangeeth Sobhan in the fantasy film Raakaasa, released on 3 April 2026. She also received the Lucky Charm of Tollywood award at the Zee Telugu Apsara Awards in 2026.

Basic Details

• Full Name: Nayan Sarika
• Profession: Actress
• Industry: Telugu cinema; has also worked in Tamil and Malayalam bilingual films
• Birthplace: Solapur, Maharashtra, India
• Date of Birth: 23 October; birth year not established by published sources
• Nationality: Indian
• Years Active: 2023 – present
• Also Credited As: Nayan Karishma (in Chiclets)
• Notable Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut (South); GAMA Award for Best Debut Actress

Career Highlights