Niharika Konidela Explained

Niharika Konidela
Birth Date:1993 12, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India)
Yearsactive:2015–present
Mother:Padmaja Konidela
Father:Nagendra Babu
Relatives:Varun Tej (brother)
Lavanya Tripathi (sister-in-law)
Family:See Allu–Konidela family

Niharika Konidela (born 18 December 1993) is an Indian actress and producer who works in Telugu films. She made her debut with the film Oka Manasu (2016).[2] She produces films and web series under her banner.

Early and personal life

Niharika Konidela is the daughter of actor and producer Nagendra Babu and Padmaja Konidela.[3] She is the niece of actors Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan. Her brother, Varun Tej, and cousins, Ram Charan, Sai Dharam Tej, Vaisshnav Tej, and Allu Arjun are also actors in Telugu cinema.[4]

She married Chaitanya Jonnalagadda on 9 December 2020, at Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, Rajasthan.[5] [6] The couple announced their divorce on 5 July 2023.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Career

Niharika worked as a presenter on Telugu language television before pursuing a career as an actress.[11] [12] She has hosted Dhee Ultimate Dance Show for the segments Dhee Junior 1 and Dhee Junior 2 aired on ETV Network.[13]

She acted and also produced the Telugu web-series Muddapappu Avakai under her banner Pink Elephant Pictures. This series was released on YouTube and was well received by the audience. In September 2015, she signed Oka Manasu which marked her debut as a film actress.[14] Her 2019 film, Suryakantham, performed poorly at the box office, grossing 3 crore.[15] Later that year, she played a minor role in the historical action film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Pink Elephant Pictures

In 2015, Konidela launched her film production company, Pink Elephant Pictures.[16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2016Oka ManasuSandhya[17]
2018Oru Nalla Naal Paathu SolrenAlakshmiTamil film[18]
Happy WeddingAkshara[19]
2019SuryakanthamSuryakantham[20]
Sye Raa Narasimha ReddyBhagyam[21]
2024DarlingPriya’s friendCameo appearance
Committee KurrolluCameo appearanceAlso producer[22]
Asta lakshmi[23]

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2015Dhee JuniorHostETVDance show[24]
2016Muddapappu AvakaiAashaZEE5Also producer[25]
2018Nanna KoochiTara[26]
2019MadHouseMeenaYouTube
2021Oka Chinna Family StoryZEE5Producer only
2022Hello World
2023 Dead PixelsGayathriDisney+ Hotstar[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pics From Newlywed Actress Niharika Konidela's Birthday Are All Things Nice . . Pranita . Chaube . 20 December 2020 . 24 December 2020 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210127020351/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pics-from-newlywed-actress-niharika-konidelas-birthday-are-all-things-nice-2341212 . 27 January 2021 . en.
  2. News: Waiting for Niharika . . 8 December 2015 . Suresh . Kavirayani . 8 November 2022 . en.
  3. News: My father is my biggest strength : Niharika Konidela . . 19 October 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191024002647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/My-father-is-my-biggest-strength-Niharika-Konidela/articleshow/44969797.cms . 24 October 2019.
  4. Web site: 22 March 2023 . Who Is Niharika Konidela, Allu Arjun And Ram Charan's Cousin Making Headlines for Divorce Rumours? . 7 May 2023 . . en.
  5. Web site: 6 December 2020 . Janani . K. . Niharika Konidela turns bride for her Udaipur wedding with Chaitanya. She got divorced in 2023. Unmissable pics . 8 December 2020 . India Today . en . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201208145338/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/niharika-konidela-turns-bride-for-her-udaipur-wedding-with-chaitanya-unmissable-pics-1747068-2020-12-06 . 8 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Raghuvanshi . Aakanksha . 10 December 2020 . More Stunning Pics from Niharika Konidela and Chaitanya JV's Wedding, Featuring Allu Arjun and Ram Charan . NDTV.
  7. Web site: 2 August 2023 . ಡಿವೋರ್ಸ್‌ ಬಳಿಕ ಹೊಸ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ ಶುರು ಮಾಡಿದ ನಿಹಾರಿಕಾ ಕೊನಿಡೇಲಾ! . Vistara News.
  8. Web site: Niharika Konidela And Chaitanya Announce Divorce: "Request Some Privacy" . 5 July 2023 . NDTV.com.
  9. Web site: Prasad . B. H. . 5 July 2023 . Niharika & Chaitanya gives official statement on Divorce . 5 July 2023 . Gulte . en-US.
  10. News: Hindustan Times . Niharika Konidela announces divorce from Chaitanya Jonnalagadda, requests privacy . 6 July 2023 . 5 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230706082944/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/niharika-konidela-divorce-chaitanya-jonnalagadda-101688541116597.html . 6 July 2023 . en.
  11. News: Ram Charan keep teasing me about my TV show : Niharika . . 12 June 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200404185100/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Ram-Charan-Allu-Arjun-keep-teasing-me-about-my-TV-show-Niharika/articleshow/36396858.cms . 4 April 2020.
  12. News: Niharika Konidela: I will act in movies but I need some more time . . Times News Network . 15 July 2015 . 15 July 2015 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191014191641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Niharika-Konidela-I-will-act-in-movies-but-I-need-some-moretime/articleshow/48084685.cms . 14 October 2019.
  13. Web site: NagaBabu's Daughter Niharika has the desire to act in films . tollywoodshow.com . 3 November 2015 . 21 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160221175505/http://www.tollywoodshow.com/nagababus-daughter-niharika-movie/ . dead.
  14. Web site: Mega debut in Tollywood . . 25 September 2015.
  15. News: Niharika Konidela: Niharika Movie Rakes In Crores At Box Office . Sakshi Post . 3 April 2019 . 26 May 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201202132521/https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2019/04/03/suryankantham-latest-box-office-collection-niharika-movie-rakes-in-crores-at-box-office . 2 December 2020.
  16. Web site: 30 October 2015 . Konidela Niharika Launches 'Pink Elephant Pictures' RITZ . Ritz.
  17. News: 24 June 2016 . Oka Manasu review: The hopeless romantics . 4 March 2024 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  18. Web site: My role in Oru Nalla Naal… is substantial: Niharika . . 18 November 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200713180646/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/181117/my-role-in-oru-nalla-naal-is-substantial-niharika.html . 13 July 2020.
  19. News: Niharika Konidela's 'Happy Wedding' to hit screens this summer . . 15 February 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402082400/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/niharika-konidelas-happy-wedding-to-hit-screens-this-summer/articleshow/62928321.cms . 2 April 2019.
  20. News: Niharika Konidela preps for the pre-release event of Suryakantham by humming Po Pove song from the movie . . 23 March 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190406104139/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/niharika-konidela-preps-for-the-pre-release-event-of-suryakantham-by-humming-po-pove-song-from-the-movie/articleshow/68536916.cms . 6 April 2019.
  21. Web site: Niharika in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy?- Cinema express . Cinema Express. 4 April 2018 .
  22. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-07-21 . 'Committee Kurrollu,' Niharika Konidela's maiden production, gets a release date . 2024-08-09 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  23. https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/niharika-konidela-returns-to-screen-after-four-years-what-the-fish-first-look-released-on-her-birthday-101702896882394.html
  24. Web site: 15 March 2015 . Niharika wraps up the first season of Dhee Juniors . The Times of India.
  25. News: Muddapappu Avakai Season 1 Review : A realistic take on arranged-cum-love marriages . 4 March 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  26. News: Niharika Konidela and Nagababu's web series' 'Nanna Koochi' trailer is out and trending at #2 . . 30 October 2017.
  27. News: Dead Pixels Season 1 Review : The niche series appeals to online gamers; others might find dead pixels . The Times of India.

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