Actor
Reeshma Nanaiah
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Bangalore, Karnataka
Years Active
2022–present
Reeshma Nanaiah Biography
Reeshma Nanaiah Basic Details
- Full Name: Reeshma Nanaiah
- Date of Birth: 28 April 2002
- Place of Birth / Hometown: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Ethnic / Family Background: Born into a Kodava‑speaking family
Education
- Schooling: Completed her early education in Bangalore, Karnataka (specific school not publicly disclosed).
- Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore.
- Postgraduate: Currently pursuing a master’s degree (specific course or institution not publicly disclosed).
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie / Project | Role / Note | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ek Love Ya | Anitha (Lead) | Film debut; gained initial recognition |
| 2022 | Raana | Priya (Lead / Significant) | Reinforced her presence in Kannada cinema |
| 2023 | Spooky College | Special appearance | Song’s appearance showcases versatility |
| 2023 | Baanadariyalli | Kadambari (Lead) | Noted for her performance in a key role |
| 2024 | UI | Nandini (Lead) | Pan‑India release; major visibility boost |
| 2025 | Vaamana | Nandini (Lead) | Lead role in a commercial action film |
| 2025 (upcoming) | KD – The Devil | Queen Macchlakshmi | Upcoming high-profile role |
| 2026 (upcoming) | Anna From Mexico | Female Lead | Upcoming project opposite actor Dhananjay |
Recent Activity
- UI (2024) – Starred as the lead role, Nandini, in this pan‑India release. She mentioned that such films bring the responsibility of representing Kannada cinema on a larger stage.
- Vaamana (2025) – Played the female lead Nandini in this action film, which attracted audience attention and strengthened her presence in commercial cinema.
- Focused on building her career as a performer rather than just being recognized for dancing or looks.
- Emphasized that she wants to be appreciated for her acting and overall performance.
About Reeshma Nanaiah
She was born on 28 April 2002.
She is from Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
She primarily works in Kannada cinema (Sandalwood) and has upcoming projects in Tamil cinema.
She started her career in 2022 with the Kannada film Ek Love Ya.
Notable films include Ek Love Ya (2022), Raana (2022), Baanadariyalli (2023), UI (2024), and Vaamana (2025).
Upcoming projects include KD: The Devil (Kannada) and Worker (Tamil debut).
She completed a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, and is pursuing a master’s degree.
She belongs to a Kodava-speaking family, has a sister named Vishma Nanaiah, and keeps her family life private.
There are no major public awards reported yet, but she has received recognition for her performances and modeling work.
She is approximately 5’6” (167 cm) tall with dark eyes and a fit physique.