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Deekshitha Manikkam
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Deekshitha Manikkam is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil language films. After making her debut in the Tamil film Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane (2014), she has been in films including Thirumanam Enum Nikkah (2014) and Aagam (2016).[1]
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Career
[edit]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 (2014), before portraying a friend of Nazriya's character in Aascar Films' Thirumanam Enum Nikkah (2014).[2][3] Deekshitha later appeared in the leading female role in Aagam and then in Nagarvalam.[4][5]
In September 2017, she married music composer Dharan Kumar.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane | Meenkodi | |
| Thirumanam Enum Nikkah | Ayesha | ||
| 2016 | Aagam | Janani | |
| 2017 | Nagarvalam | Janani |
References
[edit]- ^ "Not touched the darker side of politics in 'Aagam': Vijay Anand Sriram". 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Deekshitha Manikkam is loving the spot light". May 2014.
- ^ "Thirumanam Enum Nikkah Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Thirumanam Enum Nikkah by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Aagam will create an impact to everyone | Movie Clickz". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Aagam Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Aagam by Times of India". The Times of India.
Deekshitha Manikkam
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Early life and education
Birth and family background
Deekshitha Manikkam was born on 2 June 1992 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][4] She grew up in Chennai, where her family provided support and encouragement for her creative pursuits, though specific details about her parents and any siblings remain private and undisclosed in public records.[4]Academic background
Deekshitha Manikkam completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, a private deemed university known for its engineering programs.[5][6] Enrolled from 2010 to 2014, she balanced her rigorous technical curriculum with extracurricular pursuits, notably participating as a finalist in the Miss South India pageant during her college years, an experience that sparked her passion for media and entertainment.[2] This involvement highlighted her ability to manage academic demands alongside emerging interests outside engineering.[4] Manikkam graduated in 2014, timing her entry into the entertainment industry immediately thereafter with her acting debut.[5][6]Career
Modeling and pageantry
Deekshitha Manikkam entered the public eye through her participation in beauty pageants during her college years. As a student at SRM University pursuing a degree in computer science engineering, she competed as a finalist in the Miss South India 2013 pageant, earning initial acclaim in the regional modeling circuit.[2][7] This achievement marked a pivotal shift for Manikkam, transitioning from her technical academic background to creative pursuits in fashion. Based in Chennai, she established herself as a professional model, participating in photo shoots and fashion events that highlighted her poise and style, building a foundation in the industry around the early 2010s.[8][9] Alongside modeling, Manikkam ventured into styling, leveraging her pageant experience to curate looks for various projects in Chennai's fashion scene. Her work as a stylist included collaborations on advertisements and events, where she developed a portfolio emphasizing contemporary South Indian aesthetics, further solidifying her presence in the creative field before expanding into other areas.[5][10]Acting career
Deekshitha Manikkam began her acting career with a debut in the web series Happy to Be Single in 2013, where she portrayed one of the lead characters and received an unexpectedly positive response that helped build her confidence on screen.[1][2] This early role in the romantic comedy series marked her first on-screen appearance and served as a stepping stone into the Tamil film industry, following her participation as a finalist in the Miss South India pageant. She transitioned to films with her debut in the 2014 Tamil film Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane, a project featuring two lead heroines, which introduced her to feature-length storytelling. Later that year, Manikkam took on the role of Ayesha in Thirumanam Ennum Nikkah, playing the spunky and naughty close friend of the protagonist, a character that allowed her to explore a lively, urban persona contrasting her more traditional appearances in other projects.[11][2] Manikkam continued with supporting roles in Aagam (2016) and Nagarvalam (2017), where she portrayed Janani, earning notices for her natural performances in these Tamil films despite the projects' modest scale.[11] Active primarily in Tamil cinema from 2014 to 2017, her output remained limited due to a selective approach to scripts, with no major commercial breakthroughs but appreciation for her contributions to ensemble casts. Following her marriage to music composer Dharan Kumar in September 2017, she shifted her focus away from acting toward family life and her background in modeling and styling.[12][8] Nagarvalam remains her last credited film role to date.Personal life
Marriage
Deekshitha Manikkam married Tamil music composer Dharan Kumar on September 15, 2017, in a private ceremony at the Tirupati temple.[13][12] The event was followed by a reception at a star hotel in Chennai, marking a low-key yet intimate union for the couple.[13] The pair had been longtime friends before their relationship turned romantic, with Dharan Kumar recognized for his debut compositions in the Tamil film industry, including the popular track "Unnai Kandene" from the 2006 film Parijatham.[13][14] Media reports highlighted the wedding's celebratory atmosphere, reflecting Kumar's musical background, though the couple maintained privacy amid the coverage.[12]Family
Deekshitha Manikkam's family life centers on her marriage to music director Dharan Kumar, which forms the foundation of their household. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on April 17, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 quarantine measures.[15] Residing in Chennai, Manikkam and her family maintain a notably private lifestyle, with limited public disclosures about their daily routines.[13]Filmography
Films
Deekshitha Manikkam's feature film career began in 2014 and includes four Tamil-language productions in lead and supporting roles across romantic comedy, drama, thriller, and romance genres.[16]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane | Meenkodi | Debut film; romantic comedy directed by S. S. Kumaran, marking her entry into Tamil cinema as one of the lead heroines.[17][16] |
| 2014 | Thirumanam Ennum Nikkah | Ayesha | Supporting role in this romantic comedy-drama about interfaith love, directed by Anees; the film received mixed reviews for its predictable plot but was praised for its light-hearted moments.[18][3][19] |
| 2016 | Aagam | Janani | Lead role in this crime thriller exploring themes of brain drain and conspiracy, directed by Vijay Anand Sriram; the film garnered low critical reception for its convoluted narrative.[20][21][22] |
| 2017 | Nagarvalam | Janani | Final film credit; dramatic romance involving class and caste conflicts, directed by Marxx, in the female lead opposite Yuthan Balaji; overall reception was mixed for lacking emotional depth.[23][24][3] |