Actor
Sshivada
Based In
Kerala, India
Origin
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2009 – Present
Shivada Biography
Shivada Basic Information
- Full Name: K. V. Srilekha Nair
- Stage Name: Sshivada (also written as Shivada)
- Profession: Actress
- Nationality: Indian
- Industry: Malayalam and Tamil Film Industry
- Date of Birth: 23 April 1986
- Age: 40 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Angamaly, Kerala, India
- Religion: Hindu
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family
- Father: Vijayarajan
- Mother: Kumari
- Sister: Shreedhanya (Engineer)
Education
- School: Viswajyothi CMI Public School, Angamaly, Kerala
- Degree: B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering
- College: Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kerala
Personal Life
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Murali Krishnan
- Marriage Year: 2015
- Daughter: Arundhathi
- Relationship: Married her longtime boyfriend after several years of dating.
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie / Project | Role | Career Highlight / Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Writer’s Wife | Film debut in Malayalam cinema |
| 2011 | Living Together | Shyama | First lead role as an actress |
| 2014 | Nedunchaalai | Manga | Breakthrough performance in Tamil cinema |
| 2015 | Su.. Su… Sudhi Vathmeekam | Kalyani | Established herself in Malayalam cinema |
| 2016 | IDI – Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | Nitya | Commercially successful film and increased popularity |
| 2017 | Adhe Kangal | Deepa / Ashwini / Priya / Vasundhara | Career-defining performance; won SIIMA Award and Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award recognition |
| 2017 | Lakshyam | Shalini | Successful supporting role in a popular Malayalam thriller |
| 2017 | Achayans | Jessica | Won Asianet Comedy Award for Most Promising Actress |
| 2018 | Chanakya Thanthram | Irene | Successful lead role in a thriller film |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Sreelekha | Appeared in one of Malayalam cinema’s highest-grossing films |
| 2021 | Maara | Kani | Featured in a major OTT release on Amazon Prime Video |
| 2022 | 12th Man | Dr. Nayana | Starred in a high-profile OTT thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph |
| 2022 | Nitham Oru Vaanam | Meenakshi | Received appreciation for her Tamil-language performance |
| 2023 | Jawanum Mullapoovum | Jayashree Teacher | Won Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress |
| 2024 | Garudan | Tamilselvi | Featured in a commercially successful Tamil action-drama |
| 2024 | Anand Sreebala | Commissioner Amala Viswanathan IPS | Notable performance as a senior police officer |
| 2025 | L2: Empuraan | Sreelekha | Returned in the sequel to blockbuster Lucifer |
| 2026 | Thadayam | Inspector Lakshmi | Lead investigative role showcasing versatility and screen presence |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Villain (Female) | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award | Adhe Kangal | Won |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | SIIMA Award | Adhe Kangal | Won |
| 2017 | Asianet Comedy Awards | Most Promising Actress | Asianet Comedy Award | Achayans | Won |
| 2023 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Kerala Film Critics Association Award | Jawanum Mullapoovum | Won |
About Sshivada
Sshivada is an Indian actress who primarily works in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.
Her real name is K. V. Srilekha Nair.
Nedunchaalai (2014) is widely considered her breakthrough film.
Yes, she is married to Murali Krishnan.
Nedunchaalai, Adhe Kangal, Lucifer, 12th Man, and Jawanum Mullapoovum.