Nithya Menen Explained
Nithya Menen[1] (born 8 April 1990[2]) is an Indian actress and playback singer who works primarily in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Noted for her versatility and strong portrayals, Menen is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, two South Indian International Movie Awards and two Nandi Awards.[3] [4]
Menen started her career as a child artist, in the French-Indian English film, Hanuman (1998), playing the younger sister to Tabu's character. She made her screen debut with the Kannada film 7 O' Clock (2006). The 2011 romance film Ala Modalaindi, proved to be her breakthrough and won her Nandi Award for Best Actress. Menen received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her portrayal in Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde (2013). Further success in Telugu films came with Ishq (2012), Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (2015), which earned her Filmfare Critics Best Actress – Telugu and her second Nandi Award, Rudhramadevi (2015), Janatha Garage (2016) and Bheemla Nayak (2022).
Menen established herself as a leading South Indian actress with the Tamil romantic film O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), winning the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil. She went onto appear in such commercially successful films — the Malayalam films Ustad Hotel (2012), Bangalore Days (2014) and 100 Days of Love (2015), and the Tamil films Kanchana 2 (2015), 24 (2016), Mersal (2017), which won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress – Tamil and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). For the lattermost, Menen received the National Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil. She ventured into Hindi films with the science drama Mission Mangal (2019), which remains her highest-grossing release.
Menen appeared as a Judge for Telugu Indian Idol in 2022. She has since been part of web series, (2020-2022), Modern Love Hyderabad (2022) and Kumari Srimathi (2023).
Early life
Nithya Menen was born on 8 April 1990 in Bangalore to Malayali parents, her father an Iyer and mother a Menon they settled in Karnataka.[5] [6] She was educated at Poorna Prajna School and Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.[7]
She has said that she initially wished to become a pilot,[8] [9] but ultimately found pilot unappealing, so she pivoted to filmmaking.[10] [11] During the school's entrance exam, she met B. V. Nandini Reddy, who convinced Menen to take up acting. Nithya is a polyglot and can speak six languages including Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and English.[12] [13] [14]
Career
Child artist and early adult roles (1998-2010)
In 1998, Menen appeared first on-screen as a child in a French-Indian English film named Hanuman (1998),[15] at the age of 8, playing younger sister to Tabu's character. She also was a part of the Hindi-language soap opera Choti Maa – Ek Anokha Bandhan, which was aired during 2001-2002 .[16]
In 2006, at the age of 15, she played a supporting role in the Kannada film 7 O' Clock (2006).[17] The 2008 off-beat film Aakasha Gopuram, directed by K. P. Kumaran, marked her film career in Malayalam in a leading role, in which she was paired with Mohanlal. She was in the midst of her 12th class exams when she was offered the role, after Mohanlal had spotted her on the front cover of a tourism magazine, Stark World Kerala. Her performance was well received, with critics writing that she shows "sparkle in her debut venture" and "makes her entry in an impressive role",[18] [19] though the film was a financial failure.
She next made a comeback into Kannada films with the film Josh in 2009. The film received rave reviews,[20] [21] and became a commercial success as well, with her performance garnering her a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 57th Filmfare Awards South. The same year she appeared in Vellathooval, Angel John and Kerala Cafe. She received positive reviews for the lattermost.[22] In 2010, she starred in the Malayalam films, Anwar and Apoorvaragam where she plays Nancy, a young girl who gets involved with two male students (Nishan and Asif Ali) who are later discovered to be con-artists. The film received mixed to negative reviews, but became a hit at the box office.[23] [24]
Telugu debut and breakthrough (2011–2012)
Menen's career marked a turning point in 2011, with the romantic comedy Ala Modalaindi, which was her maiden Telugu venture. The film opened to favourable reviews by critics and turned out to become a sleeper hit,[25] while Menen received critical praise for her performance. Idlebrains Jeevi in his review cited that she "epitomized Nitya character with her fabulous performance", "looks beautiful in all kinds of dresses" and was "the best debut in recent years of Telugu cinema after Samantha in YMC",[26] while another critic wrote that she was a "charming find" and "...quite the Genelia replacement that our cinema so badly needs right now."[27] She eventually won the Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance and received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress.[28] Further more, she also sang two songs for the soundtrack album of the film, tuned by Kalyani Malik.[29] [30] Nandini Reddy, later, went on to describe Menen as "the discovery of the decade".
Following Ala Modalaindi, she starred in Santosh Sivan's historical fiction Urumi as part of an ensemble cast.[31] She portrayed a Chirakkal princess named Bala, playing the love interest of Prabhu Deva's character, which gained positive remarks, with a Sify review claiming that she "looks pretty and is a scene stealer".[32] Menen quoted that much of her character was based on "Santosh's perception of who I am", with Sivan stating that he had written that role for her and that only she could play it. She received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Filmfare Awards South She next appeared in ad-filmmaker Jayendra's bilingual venture Nootrenbadhu, which was made and released in Tamil and Telugu (as 180), in which she played a photo journalist named Vidya.[33] She described the character as "bubbly, full of life, nosey, wide-eyed and innocent in life" and to be similar to herself. Later the year, she was seen in Sibi Malayil's Violin in Malayalam and the Gautham Vasudev Menon-produced Veppam in Tamil. She also featured in V. K. Prakash's Kannada anthology film Aidondla Aidu where she played a young bride who is obsessed with making payasam for her new husband much to his chagrin. She had sung and also choreographed one of the songs, titled "Payasa".[34]
Menen's first 2012 release was the Telugu romance film Ishq with Nithiin. She received the CineMAA Award for Best Actress - Critics, for this film which was a commercial success.[35] News18 praised her portrayal and her chemistry with Nithin.[36] She was later seen in five Malayalam films: Karmayogi, V. K. Prakash's Malayalam adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet co-starring Indrajith Sukumaran, Poppins, the Malayalam remake of Aidondla Aidu in which she reprised her role from the original and sang the Malayalam version of "Payasa", T. K. Rajeev Kumar's Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty, in which she portrayed a village woman whose daily life is filmed and broadcast as a reality show for a month,[37] Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party in which she played Asif Ali's wife and young mother to their baby and Ustad Hotel directed by Anwar Rasheed where she paired up for the first time with Dulquer Salmaan.[38] In Ustad Hotel, she played a headstrong girl, who gets in a forced marriage. Rediff.com stated, "Nithiya gets a meaty role as her character is well etched."[39] Most of these films became a major commercial success, solidifying Menen's career.[40]
Further work and continuous success (2013–2015)
In 2013, she starred in three Telugu and one Kannada film. She first appeared in Okkadine with Nara Rohit and in Jabardasth with Siddharth and Samantha. Menen received praises for playing the titular role of a physically challenged girl in Mynaa. The film was successful and completed 100 days in many centers across Karnataka. Her performance was well praised by the critics. She also sang the female version of "Modele Maleyante" which was well received.[41]
Menen won rave reviews and her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for playing a character with two shades in Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde opposite Nithin.[42] [43] It was a huge box office success. Times of India noted, "Nithya Menen takes the honors as far as acting goes. She has the author backed role and overshadows everyone else." 123telugu termed her "the undisputed star of the film" and added that she "shines through brilliantly and her performance is a treat to watch".[44] In 2014, she played the lead in Malini 22 Palayamkottai.[45] Menen then played a cameo in the successful film Bangalore Days alongside Fahadh Faasil.[46] Sify wrote, "Nithya Menen has a limited role to play, but she suit her role perfectly."[47]
Menen starred in numerous films which gave her more critical and commercial recognition. In her first film of the year, she appeared opposite Sharwanand for, Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju.[48] She played a young Muslim student in love with a Hindu. She won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu and Nandi Special Jury Award, for her performance.[49] With this Menen became the first Telugu actress ever to win Critics Award & the Best Actress Award at Filmfare. News18 noted, "Nithya changed looks and body language in each stage is impressive. She starts as a girl and ends as a woman. Her performance is worth commending."[50] She then appeared in JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai and S/O Satyamurthy directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Menen then played opposite Dulquer Salmaan in 100 Days of Love. The New Indian Express said she gave a "decent performance".[51] All the three films were box office success.[52]
Menen achieved further acclaim with three more films in 2015. She played a crippled girl alongside Raghava Lawrence in his directorial Kanchana 2, a successful film. The critics termed her performance "crucial" and "effective".[53] Menen received immense praises for the a romantic film O Kadhal Kanmani, directed by Mani Ratnam.[54] She played an architectural student Tara, opposite Dulquer Salmaan. Dulquer and Menen's on-screen chemistry was praised and she garnered her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil nomination.[55] The film became a financial success at the box office. Firstpost noted, " Menen is an exceptional actor and has delivered a very realistic performance." It further praised her chemistry with Salmaan and added, "They're perfect as the couple and the credit goes to the director for capturing the chemistry between them in simple ways."[56] [57] She played princess Muktamba in Rudhramadevi with Anushka Shetty, her final film of the year.[58] The Hindu stated, "Nithya Menen shows that she can leave an imprint on any character she plays. She is an endearing addition to this film."[59]
Established actress and acclaim (2016–2021)
By 2016, Menen established herself as a leading actress. She starred in three Tamil films in 2016.[60] Beginning the year was 24 where she was paired opposite Suriya for the first time. The film was opened to high critical acclaim, Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Nithya Menen shines in her role."[61] Her screen presence and garnered her a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil nomination.[62] She played the main heroine in K. S. Ravikumar's bilingual project titled Kotigobba 2 opposite Sudeep.[63] Towards the end of the year, she starred alongside Vikram in science-fiction thriller Iru Mugan and received praises for her limited role.[64] [65] In Telugu, she starred in two films, Okka Ammayi Thappa opposite Sundeep Kishan and Janatha Garage opposite Jr. NTR.[66] All of her films proved commercial success.[67]
Her only release in 2017 was the Tamil film Mersal opposite Vijay, where she was praised for her role as a tough yet supportive wife, Firstpost noted, "Among the three actresses, it is Nithya Menen who makes an impression with her competent performance."[68] The film garnered her a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil at 65th Filmfare Awards South and was a huge box office success.[69] [70] She had two Telugu films in 2018. Menen played a lesbian psychiatrist in Awe, that received highly positive reviews. She became the first mainstream South Indian actress to play an LGBTQ character.[71] The Hindu stated that Menen "shine through", giving her all to character that "don't come by often".[72] She next had a cameo in Geetha Govindam.[73]
Menen played actress Savitri in her first film of 2019, .[74] She reunited with V. K. Prakash in the experimental film Praana which also marks her comeback to Malayalam industry after 2015. She played an English writer who battles intolerance in society and is the sole actor in the film.[75] The News Minute praised the actor and said, "Nithya displays the right emotions as Thara. Remember it's just her, and one person makes so much of an impact. Nithya carries it off all so effortlessly."[76] Menen made her Hindi film debut with the highly successful film Mission Mangal, playing a satellite engineer.[77] Bollywood Hungama noted that Menen has a smaller role but "it serves as a great debut".[78] NDTV said that as the staid and steady Varsha Pillai, Nithya Menen is "delightfully good".[79]
In 2020, Menen starred alongside Udhayanidhi Stalin in Mysskin's Psycho, where she played Kamala Das, a foul-mouthed quadriplegic ex-police officer.[80] The same year, she made her OTT debut in the Amazon Prime series alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh, for which she received her first nomination for 'Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama' at the Filmfare OTT Awards.[81]
Menen starred in three Telugu films in 2021. She played a spirit named Maya in Ninnila Ninnila with Ashok Selvan and Ritu Varma.[82] Firstpost wrote, "The big surprise in the film is Nithya whose impishness in the story is unlike anything else that she has portrayed over the years, and her on-screen chemistry with Selvan is a delight."[83] Her next film Skylab, marked her first film as a producer.[84] She played a singer in her year's final film Gamanam.[85]
Web expansion and recent work (2022–present)
Menen had four film and two web releases in 2022. She starred in Bheemla Nayak opposite Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati, the film was a box office success.[86] Cinema Express said, "Nithya Menen's Suguna, surprisingly gets a few memorable moments, and she brings a certain level of warmness to Bheemla whenever she is on screen."[87] She appeared in the series Modern Love Hyderabad, where NDTV termed her performance "luminous".[88] [89] Next she played an unnamed lady in 19(1)(a) with Vijay Sethupathi.[90] Nithya later said in an interview in 2023 that she considers 19(1)(a) as her career-best performance till that time, alongside OK Kanmani.[91] After this she reprised her role in the second season of Breathe: Into the Shadows.[92]
Menen received rave reviews for the romantic drama Thiruchitrambalam opposite Dhanush as his childhood best friend.[93] It became a critical and commercial success.[94] While Hindustan Times noted, "Nithya Menen has always shied away from playing the quintessential heroine. She's phenomenal in the film, playing a key character that she nails to perfection." India Today wrote, "If you give Nithya Menen a meaty character, everyone else can sit back and admire her living the role with full of zest."[95] [96] She won 70th National Film Award for Best Actress along with Manasi Parekh for Thiruchitrambalam. Menen played a pregnant women in her final film of the year, Wonder Women.[97] Wonder Woman was filmed before Thiruchitrambalam.[98]
Menen appeared in Kolaambi, her first film of 2023, which she termed among her "all time favourite".[99] Kolambi was screened at the 50th International Film Festival of India in Goa (2019). [100] Later that year, Menen played the lead in two more series. First she played a restaurant worker in Kumari Srimathi, with Firstpost calling her performance "lively, spunky and vibrant".[101] Masterpeace was her last release that year, where she played a girl in a modern relationship. Cinema Express termed her work "decent".[102]
Artistry and media image
Ankur Pathak of HuffPost said that her filmography is "filled with experiments" and noted, "The actor has taken risks throughout her career. Menen has ensured that she's unforgettable even in cameos."[103] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu said that she had "shown a natural flair for acting" and noted that she had worked in a variety of genres from breezy romance to period drama to out-of-the-box projects.[104] Latha Srinivasan of The New Indian Express noted, "Nithya Menen slips into her character's skin with effortless ease."[105] Nibandh Vinod of News18 termed her an "accomplished actress and singer" who had established a career in five industries.[106]
Often compared to late actress Soundarya, Menen takes it as a compliment. "Since Soundarya, perhaps there hasn't been anyone that people could relate to. She was loved and respected," she says. Menen is known as someone who is a very private person. Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost said, "There's always been an air of mystery about Nithya Menen, and when she talks, she's careful about how she articulates her thoughts and ideas. Despite her popularity, the actress is hardly in news."[107] In Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman list, she was placed 19th in 2014 and 15th in 2015.[108] [109] She was further placed 5th in 2019 and 6th in 2020 in Kochi Times' Most Desirable Woman list.[110] [111] In the Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman list, Menen was placed 25th in 2017 and 18th in 2020.[112] [113]
Menen is widely known for her performances in films such as – Kerala Cafe, Ala Modalaindi, 180, Ishq, Ustad Hotel, Malli Malli Idi Raani Roju, O Kadhal Kanmani, Mersal, Awe and Thiruchitrambalam among others.[114] Menen has appeared in Rediff.coms "Top Telugu Actresses" four times. She was placed 3rd in 2011, 5th in 2012, 1st in 2013 and 3rd in 2015.[115] [116] [117] [118] In its "Top Kannada Actresses", she ranked 1st in 2013 and in "Top Tamil Actresses" list, she ranked 5th in 2015.[119] [120] Her performance in O Kadhal Kanmani is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.[121] Menen portrayal of Tara is considered among the most memorable female characters of Tamil cinema.[122] In 2022, Forbes India included her in its first ever "Showstoppers – India's Top 50 Outperformers" list.[123] Menen stood at the 30th place on its most influential stars on Instagram in South cinema for the year 2021 list.[124]
Filmography
Films
Television
Voice artist
Discography
List of Nithya Menen musical creditsYear | Song | Film | Language | Composer | Notes | |
---|
2010 | "Payasa" | Aidondla Aidu | | Abhijit-Joe | | |
2011 | "Edo Anukunte" | Ala Modalaindi | Telugu | | | |
"Ammammo Ammo" | | |
2012 | "Oh Priya Priya" | | Telugu | | | |
"Payasam" | Poppins | | | | |
2013 | "Arere Arere" | | Telugu | | | |
"Doore Doore Neengi" | | Malayalam | Abhijith | | |
"Modala Maleyante" | | Kannada | | Solo singer | |
"O Premada Poojari" | | |
"Thu Hi Rey" | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Telugu | Anoop Rubens | | |
"Hi My Name is Malini" | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | | Arvind & Shankar | with Maalavika Manoj, Kovai Sarala, Vidyullekha Raman, Harishitha Krishnan | |
"Kanneer Thulilye (Duet)" | | |
"Madharthamma (Immigrant Mix)" | | |
"Hi my name is malini" | Ghatana (D) | Telugu | | |
"Navve Kaluva (Duet)" | | |
"Yennali (Immigrant Mix)" | | |
2015 | "Paalnilaa: Lets Do the Dandiya" | Rockstar | Malayalam | | | |
2016 | "Laalijo" | 24 (D) | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | | |
"Hrudayam Kannulatho" | 100 Days of Love (D) | Telugu | Govind Menon | | [172] |
2018 | "Va Va Vo" | Mohanlal | Malayalam | | | |
2021 | "Thiruppavai" | Margazhi Thingal | Tamil | Ravi G | | |
2022 | "Thaniye" | Thaniye | Malayalam | Sidharth Menon | Music video | |
2022 | "Thanha" | Thanha | Hindi | | |
Accolades
See main article: List of awards and nominations received by Nithya Menen.
Menen has won four Filmfare Awards — Best Actress – Telugu for Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde, Critics Best Actress – Telugu for Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju, Best Supporting Actress – Tamil for Mersal and Critics Best Actress – Tamil for Thiruchitrambalam. She also won two Nandi Awards: Best Actress for Ala Modalaindi and Special Jury Award for Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju.[173] [174] [175] She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Thiruchitrambalam.[176]
Notes and References
- Web site: Nithya Menon Latest Photos . TFPC . 17 April 2015 . 17 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150417004021/http://tfpc.in/nithya-menon-latest-photos/ . 17 April 2015 . dead.
- Web site: Nithya Menen Exclusive Interview BBC News Telugu) . YouTube . 2024-05-22.
- Web site: 'I'm not inclined towards commercial cinema' . Rediff . 20 January 2011 . 7 April 2011 . 27 April 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110427092732/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-nithya-menen-on-ala-modalaindi/20110120.htm . live.
- News: Narasimham . M. L. . Charm of romantic comedies . . subscription . 22 July 2010 . 7 April 2011 . Chennai, India . 18 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180518191708/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Charm-of-romantic-comedies/article16206123.ece . live.
- Web site: Melting pot India: I am not a Kerala kutti, Kannada my mother tongue, says Bangalore girl Nithya Menon . https://web.archive.org/web/20170815102819/http://www.newscrunch.in/2016/09/melting-pot-india-i-am-not-kerala-kutti-kannada-my-mother-tongue-says-bangalore-girl-nithya . 15 August 2017.
- Web site: Desk . Entertainment . 'മോനോൻ' ജാതിപ്പേരല്ല, ഞാനിട്ടത്; അച്ഛന് ജാതിപ്പേര് ഇഷ്ടമല്ല: നിത്യ മേനോൻ . 2024-05-01 . malayalam.indianexpress.com . ml.
- Web site: George . Nina C . 23 August 2019 . Kanmani's dilemma . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126161216/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kanmani-s-dilemma-756476.html . 26 January 2021 . 19 July 2021 . . en.
- Web site: I love to do intelligent films like Kerala Cafe . Rediff.com . 3 March 2010 . 7 April 2011 . 16 April 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110416041853/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/mar/03/slide-show-1-south-nithya-menon-on-apoorvaragam.htm . live.
- News: Nithya plays a journalist in next . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503102846/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-03/news-interviews/29374848_1_first-film-telugu-film-siddharth . dead . 3 May 2012 . 3 April 2011 . . 7 April 2011.
- News: I forced myself to learn Telugu: Nithya . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426183828/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/news-interviews/28625193_1_films-ala-modalaindi-nithya-menon . dead . 26 April 2012 . 22 February 2011 . . 7 April 2011.
- News: I've never wanted to be an actress: Nithya . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426183819/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-30/news-interviews/28310303_1_film-nithya-menon-actress . dead . 26 April 2012 . 30 July 2010 . . 7 April 2011.
- News: HBD Nithya Menen: Lesser known facts about the actress . . 11 May 2023 . 0971-8257 . 11 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230511174358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/hbd-nithya-menen-lesser-known-facts-about-the-actress/photostory/99340107.cms?from=mdr#:~:text=Nithya%20Menen%20can%20speak%20six,Telugu,%20Hindi,%20and%20English. . live.
- Web site: 6 July 2022 . If audiences like me, they will watch a film irrespective of language: Nithya Menen . 11 May 2023 . The Indian Express . en . 1 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230101174331/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/if-audiences-like-me-they-will-watch-a-film-irrespective-of-language-nithya-menen-8012410/ . live.
- Web site: Nithya Menen: Of Style and Substance . 11 May 2023 . The New Indian Express . 27 October 2019 . 11 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230511174948/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/oct/25/nithya-menen-of-style-and-substance-2052568.html . live.
- Web site: ⚡Nithya Menen's Debut Happened as Tabu's Sister in 1998 film Hanuman (Watch Video) . LatestLY . 1 October 2023 . 15 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231015150916/https://www.latestly.com/quickly/entertainment/south/nithya-menen-s-debut-happened-as-tabu-s-sister-in-1998-film-hanuman-watch-video-5043573.html . live.
- Web site: South Indian Actresses Who Started As Child Actors!. 1 October 2023. 2 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230602073414/https://jfwonline.com/article/child-artist-to-celebrated-artist-5-actors-who-were-child-actors-before-becoming-movie-leads/. live.
- Web site: Nithya Menon in Jogaiah – Kannada Movie News . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404072256/https://www.indiaglitz.com/nithya-menon-in-jogaiah-kannada-news-66798.html . 4 April 2023 . IndiaGlitz . 18 May 2011 . 9 April 2016 . live.
- Web site: Akasha Gopuram Malayalam Movie Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20080227000017/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/10003.html . dead . 27 February 2008 . IndiaGlitz . 25 August 2008 . 7 April 2011.
- Web site: Movie Review:Aakasha Gopuram . https://web.archive.org/web/20140602111115/http://www.sify.com/movies/aakasha-gopuram-review-malayalam-14744808.html . dead . 2 June 2014 . . 7 April 2011.
- News: Kumar, G. S. . Josh movie review . . 10 April 2009 . 7 April 2011 . 6 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121106052305/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Josh/movie-review/4384074.cms . live.
- Web site: Josh Kannada Movie Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20080915223233/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/10497.html . dead . 15 September 2008 . IndiaGlitz . 14 April 2009 . 7 April 2011.
- Web site: Preview: Ten directors team up for Kerala Cafe . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915064043/https://www.sify.com/movies/preview-ten-directors-team-up-for-kerala-cafe-imagegallery-malayalam-jk0nfngfedasi.html . dead . 15 September 2021 . 15 September 2021 . . en.
- News: Palicha, Paresh C. . Apoorvaragam is disappointing . Rediff . 19 July 2010 . 7 April 2021 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181146/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jul/19/south-review-apoorvaragam.htm . live.
- Web site: Apoorvaragam Malayalam Movie Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183140/https://www.sify.com/movies/apoorvaragam-review-malayalam-pclxCPegghhcc.html . dead . 9 July 2021 . . 24 July 2010 . 7 April 2021.
- Web site: Overwhelmed by response for Ala Modalaindi . Rediff . 7 April 2011 . 8 April 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110408102207/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-nandini-reddys-debut-film-ala-modalaindi/20110406.htm . live.
- Web site: Ala Modalaindi film review – Telugu cinema Review – Nani & Nitya Menon . Idlebrain.com . 21 January 2011 . 7 April 2011 . 26 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092028/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-alamodalaindi.html%20 . live.
- Web site: Ala Modalaindi Review – Ala Modalaindi Movie Review on fullhyd.com . Fullhyderabad.com . 7 April 2011 . 26 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110126124117/http://fullhyderabad.com/profile/movies/4021/2/ala-modalaindi-movie-review . live.
- Web site: 4 September 2020 . Nani-Nithya Menen film 'Ala Modalaindi' is a classic millennial Telugu rom-com . 14 September 2021 . The News Minute . en . 16 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210516065145/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-nithya-menen-film-ala-modalaindi-classic-millennial-telugu-rom-com-132347 . live.
- Nithya Menon | BV Nandini Reddy – Interviews . CineGoer.com . 21 November 2010 . 7 April 2011 . 5 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405103612/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=gwRzgTNXuR4&t=739s%2F . live.
- Web site: First look: Nandini Reddy's Ala Modalaindi . Rediff.com . 21 June 2010 . 7 April 2011 . 20 February 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110220230144/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jun/21/south-ala-modalaindi-first-look.htm . live.
- Web site: Urumi was difficult to shoot for . Rediff . 31 March 2011 . 7 April 2011 . 2 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121102042914/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-nithya-menon-on-urumi/20110331.htm . live.
- Web site: Movie Review:Urumi- Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110134/http://www.sify.com/movies/urumi-review-review-malayalam-14966427.html . dead . 24 December 2013 . . 7 April 2011.
- Web site: Nithya Menen: The character I play in 180 is like me . https://web.archive.org/web/20110629024229/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-nithya-menen/20110622.htm . 29 June 2011 . Rediff.com . 22 June 2011 . 10 August 2011 . live.
- Web site: I am enjoying my own space . Rediff . 1 July 2011 . 7 April 2011 . 23 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110623155501/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-nithya-menen/20110622.htm . live.
- Web site: Ishq completes 100 days. 14 May 2012. 123telugu.com. 14 May 2012. 14 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230114182426/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/ishq-achieves-superb-rare-feat.html. live.
- Web site: Telugu Review: 'Ishq' is a feel-good movie. 26 February 2012. 21 September 2016.
- News: TNN . When life becomes a TV show for Nithya Menen . https://archive.today/20120708020955/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news-interviews/30341377_1_kumar-s-thalsamayam-oru-pennkutty-film-shweta-menon . dead . 8 July 2012 . 31 October 2011 . . 27 August 2013.
- News: Sidhardhan, Sanjith . TNN . Nithya Menen forges ahead . https://archive.today/20120701154625/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-13/news-interviews/30398032_1_producers-nithya-menen-film . dead . 1 July 2012 . 13 November 2011 . . 27 August 2013.
- Web site: Review: Ustad Hotel offers a delicious meal. Paresh C. Palicha. Rediff. 2 July 2012. 30 October 2012. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041318/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-ustad-hotel-offers-a-delicious-meal/20120702.htm. live.
- Web site: 1 August 2012. Kerala Box-Office (June-July 2012). https://web.archive.org/web/20120807162616/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15004289&cid=14625530. 7 August 2012. Sify.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120401011607/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/79206.html Myna reality check! – Kannada Movie News
- Web site: Rajamani . Radhika . First look: Gunde Jaari Gallathayyinde . 14 September 2021 . Rediff . en . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914164854/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-first-look-gunde-jaari-gallathayyinde/20130326.htm . live.
- Book: The Times of India directory and year book including who's who . 1984 . . Toi.
- News: Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde Movie Review : Critic Review of Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde by Times of India . . 14 September 2021.
- News: Ghatana: Revengeful drama . . subscription . 2 December 2016 . 18 November 2016. 22 July 2022. 22 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220322015012/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Ghatana-Revengeful-drama/article16667528.ece. live.
- News: No Hyderabad days yet . https://web.archive.org/web/20150806110455/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/No-Hyderabad-days-yet/articleshow/45781766.cms . 6 August 2015 . . 6 January 2015 . 30 April 2015 . live.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140530224204/http://www.sify.com/movies/bangalore-days-review-a-joyous-trip-you-musn-t-miss-review-malayalam-15056866.html "Bangalore Days review: A joyous trip you musn't miss!"
- Web site: Nithya Menen and Sharwanand's film on January 30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150829083101/http://www.sify.com/movies/nithya-menon-and-sharwanand-s-film-on-january-30-news-telugu-pbwuvojadeefi.html. dead. 29 August 2015 . Sify.
- Web site: Filmfare Awards . 20 August 2023 . 8 July 2012 . https://archive.today/20120708102013/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/ . dead.
- Web site: 'Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju' review: A fun, Archie's comic-like film . https://web.archive.org/web/20160928083101/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/malli-malli-idi-rani-roju-review-a-fun-archies-comic-like-film-965866.html. dead. 28 September 2016 . News18.
- Pramod Thomas (22 March 2015). "Old Wine With a Varied Flavour". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- News: Content over star power: Story of south cinema in first half of 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150701105608/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/content-over-star-power-story-of-south-cinema-in-first-half-of-2015/article1-1364817.aspx. dead. 1 July 2015 . Hindustan Times . Harichandran Puripeddi . Chennai . 1 July 2015 . 2 July 2015.
- News: 'Kanchana 2′ a blockbuster, collects over Rs.100 crore . The New Indian Express . 29 June 2015 . 5 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150705193044/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kanchana-2-a-blockbuster-collects-over-rs-100-crore/ . live.
- Web site: 'Kanchana 2' and 'OK Kanmani' are super hits! . . 21 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151005050821/http://www.sify.com/movies/kanchana-2-and-ok-kanmani-are-super-hits-news-tamil-pevjEngjjhfde.html . 5 October 2015.
- Web site: Review: Ok Bangaram / Ok Kanmani / O Kadhal Kamnai Movie, Story, Public Talk ]. https://web.archive.org/web/20150419062900/http://www.aptoday.com/moviereviews/ok-bangaram/108/ . 19 April 2015 . Aptoday.com . 18 April 2015 . 30 April 2015 . dead.
- Web site: O Kadhal Kanmani: Mani Ratnam is back, with a 21st century love story that will charm you . 17 April 2015 . 18 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150418102630/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/o-kadhal-kanmani-mani-ratnam-back-21st-century-love-story-will-charm-2201500.html . live.
- News: O Kadhal Kanmani: A lightweight but enjoyable romance . . 17 April 2015 . Baradwaj . Rangan . https://web.archive.org/web/20160730060035/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/a-lightweight-but-enjoyable-romance/article7113868.ece . 30 July 2016.
- News: Anushka is one of the nicest people I've ever met: Nithya Menen . https://web.archive.org/web/20210630211447/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anushka-is-one-of-the-nicest-people-ive-ever-met-nithya-menen/articleshow/47251067.cms . 30 June 2021 . live . . 8 May 2015 . 15 January 2017 . 29 June 2021.
- News: Sangeetha Devi . Dundoo . Rudhramadevi: The queen has her moments . . subscription . 11 October 2015 . 11 October 2015 . 29 November 2020 . 10 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200810031920/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rudhramadevi-the-queen-has-her-moments/article7743156.ece . live.
- Web site: '24' will test the intelligence of audience: Vikram Kumar . . 29 April 2016 . 21 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160421204059/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/24-will-test-the-intelligence-of-audience-Vikram-Kumar/articleshow/51873161.cms . live.
- Web site: 24 movie review: A well executed and intelligently woven sci-fi thriller . Deccan Chronicle . 7 May 2016 . 8 May 2016 . 11 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160511113337/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/070516/24-movie-review-a-well-executed-and-intelligently-woven-sci-fi-thriller.html . live.
- News: 64th Filmfare Awards South 2017: R Madhavan wins Best Actor, Suriya bags Critics Award . 11 July 2017 . India Today . 11 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170711164455/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/64th-filmfare-awards-south-2017-madhavan-suriya-best-actor/1/981419.html . live.
- News: Movie Review: Kotigobba 2 – Bangalore Mirror – . Bangalore Mirror . 26 October 2016 . 26 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161026235311/http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-Review-Kotigobba-2/articleshow/53675020.cms . live.
- Web site: Iru Mugan review:Thrilling entertainer . https://web.archive.org/web/20160909182401/http://www.sify.com/movies/iru-mugan-reviewthrilling-entertainer-review-tamil-qjinJBhbjafaa.html . dead . 9 September 2016 . 15 September 2021 . . en.
- News: Iru Mugan Movie Review : Critic Review of Iru Mugan by Times of India. The Times of India.
- Web site: Nithya Menon to romance NTR . 29 December 2015 . 29 December 2015 . India Glitz . 1 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171001165539/http://www.indiaglitz.com/nithya-menen-to-romance-ntr-telugufont-news-149486.html . live.
- Web site: Janatha Garage Fastest 50 Cr WW "SHARE" . 5 September 2016 . Andhra Box Office . 10 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160910005005/http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=2927&cid=8&fid=3335 . live.
- Web site: 18 October 2017 . Mersal movie review: A rollicking entertainer to satisfy hardcore Vijay fans, and family audiences . 12 July 2021 . Firstpost . 22 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210922081141/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mersal-movie-review-a-rollicking-entertainer-to-satisfy-hardcore-vijay-fans-and-family-audiences-4154497.html . live.
- Web site: Nithya Menen gets candid about her role in Vijay starrer Mersal: My character is the emotional pillar in the film . Pinkvilla . 7 November 2017 . 27 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200927004225/https://regional.pinkvilla.com/tamil/news/nithya-menen-gets-candid-about-her-role-in-vijay-starrer-mersal-my-character-is-the-emotional-pillar-in-the-film/ . live.
- Web site: 19 October 2017 . Mersal box office day 1: Vijay-Atlee unseats Vivegam's opening day collections in Chennai, earns Rs 1.50 crore . 12 July 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210712153618/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/mersal-box-office-day-1-earns-rs-1-48-crore-4897851/ . live.
- Web site: Nithya Menon – the first mainstream South heroine to play a lesbian – details – Tamil Movie News . indiaglitz.com . 16 February 2018 . 29 June 2021 . 4 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404072256/https://www.indiaglitz.com/nithya-menon-lesbian-lover-of-eesha-rebba-in-awe-movie-tamil-news-207047 . live.
- Web site: 'Awe' Movie Review: Moments of awesomeness . 16 February 2018 . 29 August 2018 . . subscription . 13 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513123655/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/debut-writer-director-prashant-varma-pushes-the-boundaries-with-an-unconventional-narrative/article22773491.ece . live.
- Web site: 18 August 2018 . Do You Know How Many Hours Nithya Shot For Geeta Govindam? . Tupaki.com . 14 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180914094324/https://menglish.tupaki.com/post/7188508/Nithya-Menon-for-Geetha-Govindam-Movie . live.
- Web site: 5 November 2018 . NTR biopic: Meet Nithya Menen as legendary actor Savitri . 14 September 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914120433/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ntr-biopic-nithya-menen-savitri-5435265/ . live.
- News: Nithya Menen plays an English writer battling intolerance in VK Prakash's multi-lingual . . 7 October 2017 . 7 November 2017 . 7 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180107060355/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nithya-menen-plays-a-english-writer-battling-intolerance-in-vk-prakashs-multi-lingual/articleshow/60971947.cms . live.
- Web site: 'Praana' Movie Review: Nithya Menen is marvellous in this supernatural thriller . The News Minute . 18 January 2019 . 20 February 2019 . 11 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190211175500/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/praana-review-nithya-menen-marvellous-supernatural-thriller-95260 . live.
- Web site: On Mission Mangal set, I was the South Indian representative: Nithya Menen . The Indian Express . 12 August 2019 . 12 August 2019 . 12 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190812135148/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nithya-menen-mission-mangal-bollywood-debut-south-indian-films/ . live.
- Web site: Mission Mangal Movie Review: The Akshay Kumar starrer is engaging and entertaining while being patriotic in its feel . Bollywood Hungama . 14 August 2019 . 14 August 2020 . 1 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200701000906/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/mission-mangal/critic-review/mission-mangal-movie-review/ . live.
- Web site: Mission Mangal Movie Review: The 5 actresses outshine everything else in Akshay Kumar's film . NDTV India . 14 August 2020 . 5 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405103521/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/mission-mangal-movie-review-the-5-actresses-outshine-everything-else-in-akshay-kumars-film-3-stars-2085480 . live.
- Web site: Asked Mysskin if he really wanted me to swear: Nithya Menen intv on 'Psycho' – The News Minute . 27 January 2020 . The News Minute . 27 January 2020 . 27 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200127194349/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/asked-mysskin-if-he-really-wanted-me-swear-nithya-menen-intv-psycho-116915 . live.
- Web site: Nithya Menen joins Abhishek Bachchan for Breathe Season 2 . The Indian Express . 10 February 2019 . 1 July 2020 . 3 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200703033607/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/nithya-menen-joins-abhishek-bachchan-amazon-prime-breathe-season-2-5577148/ . live.
- Web site: அசோக் செல்வனின் 'தீனி' படம் அப்டேட்..! . 5 February 2021 . Samayam Tamil . ta . 16 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220816031405/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/ashok-selvan-theeni-movie-update-released/articleshow/80689725.cms . live.
- Web site: 27 February 2021 . Ninnila Ninnila movie review: Nithya Menen, Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma shine in a heartwarming film about food and love . 27 February 2021 . Firstpost . 6 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210306195358/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ninnila-ninnila-movie-review-nithya-menen-ashok-selvan-ritu-varma-shine-in-a-heartwarming-film-about-food-and-love-9353851.html . live.
- Web site: 27 November 2021 . Meet accidental producer Nithya Menen . 12 December 2021 . Telangana Today . en-US . 12 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211212141004/https://telanganatoday.com/meet-the-accidental-producer-nithya-menen . live.
- Web site: 18 September 2020 . Nithya Menen plays a singer in multilingual film Gamanam, see first look poster . 12 November 2020 . Hindustan Times . en . 17 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201117183310/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nithya-menen-plays-a-singer-in-multilingual-film-gamanam-see-first-look-poster/story-33EUZ5duzgdUesHfo716pL.html . live.
- Web site: Palisetty . Ramya . 30 July 2020 . Nithya Menen to play the female lead in Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati's #PSPKRanaMovie . live. 30 July 2021 . India Today . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730062624/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nithya-menen-to-play-the-female-lead-in-pawan-kalyan-and-rana-daggubati-s-pspkranamovie-1834584-2021-07-30 . 30 July 2021.
- Web site: 25 February 2022 . Bheemla Nayak Movie Review: This Pawan Kalyan-Rana face-off guarantees fireworks . Cinema Express . 25 February 2022 . en . 25 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220225132332/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2022/feb/25/bheemla-nayak-movie-review-this-pawan-kalyan-rana-face-off-guarantees-fireworks-29952.html . live.
- Web site: 23 June 2022 . Modern Love Hyderabad: 6 heartfelt stories of romance to release in July-details inside . 29 June 2022 . Zoom TV . en . 4 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220704091411/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series/modern-love-hyderabad-6-heartfelt-stories-of-romance-to-release-in-july-details-inside-article-92396966 . live.
- Web site: Modern Love Hyderabad Review: A Few Fine Performances Add Up To Mildly Diverting Fare . NDTV . 9 July 2022 . 9 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709040404/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/modern-love-hyderabad-review-a-few-fine-performances-add-up-to-mildly-diverting-fare-2-and-a-half-stars-3141879 . live.
- Web site: Best Malayalam Films 2022: A year so good that keeping this list down to 10 was impossible . Anna M. M. Vetticad . Firstpost . 26 December 2022 . 26 December 2022 . 2 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230102014605/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/best-malayalam-films-2022-a-year-so-good-that-keeping-this-list-down-to-10-was-impossible-11875531.html . live.
- Web site: "അയ്യേ" ആണ് എൻ്റെ മാസ്റ്റർപീസ് ഡയലോഗ് . YouTube . 28 May 2024.
- Web site: 31 October 2022 . Abhishek Bachchan, Nithya Menen's 'Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2' new teaser out . 3 November 2022 . ThePrint . en-US . 3 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221103141900/https://theprint.in/features/abhishek-bachchan-nithya-menens-breathe-into-the-shadows-season-2-new-teaser-out/1190192/ . live.
- Web site: 5 February 2020 . 'Psycho' actress Nithya Menen to pair opposite Dhanush in D44 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922071802/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/psycho-actress-nithya-menen-to-pair-opposite-dhanush-in-d44/articleshow/73963153.cms . 22 September 2022 . 21 September 2022 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Thiruchitrambalam box office collections; Emerges highest grossing Tamil film for Dhanush . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221228163810/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/thiruchitrambalam-box-office-collections-emerges-highest-grossing-tamil-film-dhanush-1184684 . 28 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Pinkvilla . 30 August 2022.
- Web site: Pudipeddi . Haricharan . 18 August 2022 . Thiruchitrambalam movie review: Dhanush is effortless, Nithya Menen is phenomenal in endearing slice-of-life drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818084129/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thiruchitrambalam-movie-review-dhanush-is-effortless-nithya-menen-phenomenal-101660810982839.html . 18 August 2022 . 18 August 2022 . Hindustan Times.
- Web site: K . Janani . Thiruchitrambalam Movie Review: What happens after death? Dhanush, Nithya Menen film shows you . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818115527/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thiruchitrambalam-movie-review-what-happens-after-death-dhanush-nithya-menen-film-shows-you-1989401-2022-08-18 . 18 August 2022 . 18 August 2022 . India Today. 18 August 2022 .
- News: 'Wonder Women' trailer: Anjali Menon presents a tale of 'Real superheroes' . 13 November 2022 . . 3 November 2022 . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117111140/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/wonder-women-trailer-anjali-menon-presents-a-tale-of-real-superheroes/articleshow/95271919.cms . live.
- Web site: One year since Google made... . Instagram . 28 May 2024.
- News: Anjana . George . Kolaambi is one of my all-time favourite film: Nithya Menen . 15 September 2021 . . 18 August 2019 . en . 29 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729153112/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kolaambi-is-one-of-my-all-time-favourite-film-nithya-menen/articleshow/70723492.cms . live.
- News: Jallikattu, Uyare and Kolambi to be screened at 50th IFFI in Goa (2019) . Onmanorama . 2019-10-06 .
- Web site: Kumari Srimathi web series review: Nithya Menen shines in a likable, lively show . Firstpost. 28 September 2023 . 28 September 2023 .
- Web site: Masterpeace Series Review: Generations clash in this ultimate stress-buster . . 27 October 2023 . 4 November 2023 . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031212400/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2023/oct/27/masterpeace-series-reviewgenerations-clash-in-this-ultimate-stress-buster-48989.html . live .
- Web site: How Nithya Menen went from being a reluctant actor to finding spirituality in Cinema . Ankur Pathak . . 9 July 2020 . 20 August 2020 . 7 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211207125115/https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/nithya-menen-interview-breathe-into-the-shadows_in_5f048f55c5b6db5967475963/amp . live.
- News: Nithya Menen – Beyond movies . Sangeetha Devi . Dundoo . . subscription . 16 November 2021 . 21 June 2011 . 23 November 2021 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814042128/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Beyond-movies/article13843894.ece . live.
- Web site: Working like a machine not my thing: Nithya Menen . Latha Srinivasan . The New Indian Express . September 2022 . 15 October 2022 . 21 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240221114057/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/tamil/2022/sep/18/working-like-a-machine-not-my-thing-2498594.html . live.
- Web site: Nithya Menen Birthday: From Ustad Hotel to Bangalore Days, best movies of the versatile actress . Nibandh Vinod . News18 India . 8 April 2023 . 22 April 2023 . 22 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422025041/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/nithya-menen-birthday-from-ustad-hotel-to-bangalore-days-best-movies-of-the-versatile-actress-7492105.html . live.
- Web site: The secret life of Nithya Menen: The actress you knew, the person you didn't . Hemanth Kumar . Firstpost . 18 October 2017 . 14 January 2019 . 26 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180126161151/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-secret-life-of-nithya-menen-the-actress-you-knew-the-person-you-didnt-4152931.html/amp . live.
- News: The Hyderabad Times 25 Most Desirable Women of 2014 . Times of India . 28 December 2015 . 21 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240221114147/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photostory_next.cms?msid=46947349&curpg=3&v=21170436&ajxcal=1 . live.
- News: The Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman of 2015 – Anushka Shetty . Times of India . 18 December 2016 . 7 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180307152447/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Most-Desirable-Woman-of-2015-Anushka-Shetty/articleshow/52063679.cms . live.
- News: Kochi Times 30 Most Desirable Woman 2019 . 25 September 2020 . Times of India . en.
- News: Meet Kochi Times 30 Most Desirable Woman 2020 . 27 September 2021 . Times of India . en.
- News: Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Women in 2017. 2021-12-10. The Times of India. 16 February 2018 . en.
- News: Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Women 2020. 2021-12-11. The Times of India. 2 June 2021 . en.
- Web site: Aishwarya Rajessh to Nithya Menen: 5 stars who are breaking the stereotypes for female actors in Tamil cinema . Pinkvilla . 30 May 2020 . 26 March 2021 . 14 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210514212938/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/aishwarya-rajessh-nithya-menen-5-stars-who-are-breaking-stereotypes-female-actors-tamil-cinema-537350?amp . dead.
- Web site: Top 5 BEST Telugu actresses of 2011 . Rediff Movies . Rediff.com . 29 December 2012 . 21 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230421153402/https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-south-top-telugu-actresses-of-2011/20111228.htm . live.
- Web site: The 5 Top Telugu Actresses of 2012 . Rediff Movies . Rediff.com . 22 December 2013 . 16 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230716122454/https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-top-telugu-actresses-of-2012/20130115.htm . live.
- Web site: The Top Performances by Telugu actresses, 2013 . Rediff Movies . Rediff.com . 11 December 2014 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814040959/https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-performances-by-telugu-actresses-2013-south/20140107.htm . live.
- Web site: The 5 BEST Telugu Actresses of 2016 . Radhika Rajamani . Rediff.com . 21 December 2017 . 27 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170627071356/http://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/the-5-best-telugu-actresses/20160114.htm . live.
- Web site: The Top Performances by Kannada Actresses in 2013 . Rediff Movies . Rediff.com . 13 December 2014 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814040957/https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-performances-by-kannada-actresses-in-2013-south/20140103.htm . live.
- Web site: The Top Performances by Tamil Actresses in 2015 . S Saraswathi . Rediff.com . 19 December 2016 . 3 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171103044612/http://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/the-top-5-tamil-actresses/20160108.htm . live.
- Web site: 100 Greatest Performances of the Decade . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html . dead . 19 December 2019 . 14 November 2020 . . en.
- Web site: 30 memorable female characterisations in Tamil cinema of the new millennium . Cinema Express . 10 August 2020 . 18 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210318144809/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/photos/slideshows/2020/Mar/08/top-30-memorable-female-characterisations-in-tamil-cinema-of-the-new-millennium-934.html . live .
- Web site: Showstoppers 2022–23: Meet India's Top 50 Outperformers . 29 December 2022 . Forbes India . 6 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106052812/https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/showstoppers-2023/ . live.
- Web site: Meet the 30 most influential social media stars of South cinema . 17 December 2022 . Forbes India . 10 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230310062133/https://www.forbesindia.com/amp/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/meet-the-most-influential-social-media-stars-of-south-cinema/71017/1 . live.
- Web site: 7'O Clock review. 7'O Clock Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com . IndiaGlitz . 11 February 2024 . 30 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221030023007/https://www.indiaglitz.com/7o-clock-review-kannada-movie-7990 . live.
- News: Zaman . Rana Siddiqui . A castle of his own . 14 December 2015 . . subscription . 10 October 2016 . 22 August 2008 . 5 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405112506/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/A-castle-of-his-own/article15399745.ece . live.
- News: Palicha . Paresh C. . 25 May 2009 . Vellathooval is a let-down . en . . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915062715/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-vellathooval/20090525.htm . 15 September 2021.
- Web site: 21 September 2009 . Kerala Cafe – the film . 15 September 2021 . Anjali Menon . en . 18 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818225625/https://anjalimenon.in/filmography/kerala-cafe-the-film/ . dead.
- Web site: Palicha . Paresh C. . Review: Angel John is no Bruce Almighty . 15 September 2021 . Rediff . en . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915063647/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-malayalam-movie-review-angel-john/20091023.htm . live.
- Web site: Urumi was difficult to shoot for . 15 September 2021 . Rediff . en . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915065328/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-nithya-menon-on-urumi/20110331.htm . live.
- Web site: Palicha . Paresh C. . Review: Sibi Malayil disappoints with Violin . 15 September 2021 . Rediff . en . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915065625/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-violin/20110704.htm . live.
- News: Mugen Rao's debut film with 'Veppam' director gets a winning title . 15 September 2021 . . 28 September 2020 . en . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915030022/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugen-raos-debut-film-with-veppam-director-gets-a-winning-title/articleshow/78362534.cms . live.
- Web site: Makara Manju is intricate . 15 September 2021 . Rediff . en . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915065930/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-reviews-makara-manju-is-intricate/20111003.htm . live.
- Web site: Rajamani . Radhika . Review: Ishq is visually appealing . 14 September 2021 . Rediff . en . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914160706/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-ishq-is-visually-appealing/20120224.htm . live.
- Web site: API . Malayalam . Doctor Innocent Aanu (2012) . live . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/tjqx7ar4mDg . 20 December 2021 . 15 September 2021 . YouTube . Malayalam . Motion Picture.
- Web site: Review: Bachelor Party is unbearable . 15 September 2021 . Rediff.com . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915074231/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/south-review-bachelor-party-is-unbearable/20120618.htm . live.
- News: Kumar . P. K. Ajith . 16 February 2012 . Savour the bond . en-IN . . subscription . 15 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915074600/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/savour-the-bond/article2899598.ece . live.
- News: Jabardasth Movie Review : Critic Review of Jabardasth by Times of India . . 14 September 2021.
- Web site: Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story . 17 September 2021 . Rediff.com . 17 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917073459/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/south-review-mynaa/20130222.htm . live.
- News: Rangan . Baradwaj . 25 January 2014 . Malini 22 Palayamkottai: Hell hath no fury... . en-IN . . subscription . 15 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915030244/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/malini-22-palayamkottai-hell-hath-no-fury/article5617473.ece . live.
- News: Nithya Menen to do a special appearance in Bangalore Days . 15 September 2021 . . 28 April 2014 . en . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915080642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nithya-menen-to-do-a-special-appearance-in-bangalore-days/articleshow/34330487.cms . live.
- News: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 6 February 2015 . Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju: Savour these moments . en-IN . . subscription . 14 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914170012/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/malli-malli-idi-rani-roju-savour-these-moments/article6864993.ece . live.
- News: Rangan . Baradwaj . 13 March 2015 . JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai: A melodrama pulls its punches by getting all hip on us . en-IN . . subscription . 15 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 29 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200329020946/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/jk-enum-nanbanin-vaazhkai-movie-review/article6990853.ece . live.
- News: George . Vijay . 19 March 2015 . Love in Bengaluru . en-IN . . subscription . 15 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915081105/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/love-in-bengaluru/article7011171.ece . live.
- Web site: Girl . Gossip . 17 February 2015 . Nithya Menen plays bunny's sister in son of sathyamurthy . 14 September 2021 . . en . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914182626/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-02-17/Nithya-Menen-plays-bunnys-sister-in-son-of-sathyamurthy/132035 . live.
- News: Srinivasan . Sudhir . 17 April 2015 . Kanchana-2: Humour in a dated horror template . 11 December 2021 . . 15 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115093714/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/kanchana2-some-laughs-in-a-dated-horror-template/article7114023.ece . live.
- News: Rangan . Baradwaj . 2 April 2016 . 17 April 2015 . O Kadhal Kanmani: A lightweight but enjoyable romance . en-IN . . subscription . 14 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 27 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211027223824/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/a-lightweight-but-enjoyable-romance/article7113868.ece . live.
- News: Nithya Menen is Mummidamma in Rudhramadevi . 14 September 2021 . . en . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914182844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nithya-menen-is-mummidamma-in-rudhramadevi/articleshow/35796420.cms . live.
- News: 30 July 2015 . Nitya Menen in Suriya's '24' . en . . 15 September 2021 . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915040056/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nitya-menen-in-suriyas-24/ . live.
- News: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 18 October 2016 . 10 June 2016 . Okka Ammayi Thappa: An idea that goes waste . en-IN . . subscription . 14 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914183621/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Okka-Ammayi-Thappa-An-idea-that-goes-waste/article14416621.ece . live.
- News: 13 August 2016 . Kotigobba 2 review: A self-indulgent star vehicle . en-IN . . subscription . 17 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 17 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917072159/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Kotigobba-2-review-A-self-indulgent-star-vehicle/article14568035.ece . live.
- Web site: 1 September 2020 . 4 Years for Janatha Garage: 5 reasons why the Jr NTR starrer makes for an entertaining watch . 14 September 2021 . . en . 13 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220513120007/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/4-years-for-janatha-garage-5-reasons-why-the-jr-ntr-starrer-makes-for-an-entertaining-watch/photostory/77866731.cms . live.
- Web site: Mersal- A crowd-pleaser that knows exactly who its audience is! . https://web.archive.org/web/20171018073506/http://www.sify.com/movies/mersal--a-crowd-pleaser-that-knows-exactly-who-its-audience-is-review-tamil-rkskL9aebjffd.html . dead . 18 October 2017 . 15 September 2021 . . en.
- Web site: 16 February 2018 . Awe movie review: Nani and Prasanth Varma's film is technically brilliant . 14 September 2021 . Hindustan Times . en . 17 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180217112612/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/awe-movie-review-in-awe-of-this-nani-film-its-director-prasanth-varma/story-DtVNKVlpQxLMNrhLiDUMXM.html . live.
- Web site: 18 August 2018 . Do You Know How Many Hours Nithya Shot For Geeta Govindam? . Tupaki.com . 14 September 2018 . 14 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180914094324/https://menglish.tupaki.com/post/7188508/Nithya-Menon-for-Geetha-Govindam-Movie . live.
- News: Praveen . S. R. . 19 January 2019 . 'Praana' review: A thin plot pulled off well . en-IN . . subscription . 15 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 15 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210915081346/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/praana-review-a-thin-plot-pulled-off-well/article26037480.ece . live.
- News: Nithya Menen to debut in Bollywood through Akshay Kumar's 'Mission Mangal' . 14 September 2021 . . 21 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240221114151/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nithya-menen-to-debut-in-bollywood-through-akshay-kumars-mission-mangal/amp_articleshow/66523158.cms?from=mdr . live.
- Web site: Nithya Menen was curious about her character in Psycho. This is why . 29 July 2021 . India Today . 25 January 2020 . en . 29 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210729065700/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/nithya-menen-was-curious-about-her-character-in-psycho-this-is-why-1640052-2020-01-25 . live.
- News: 22 February 2021 . 'Ninnila Ninnila' opts for a digital release . en-IN . . subscription . 14 September 2021 . 0971-751X . 14 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210914120630/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ninnila-ninnila-to-release-on-zeeplex-this-friday/article33903090.ece . live.
- News: 11 September 2020 . Shriya Saran's 'Gamanam' in five languages . . subscription . 18 September 2020 . 15 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200915193830/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shriya-sarans-gamanam-in-five-languages/article32580156.ece . live.
- Web site: Vyas . 11 July 2021 . Milky Beauty Tamannaah unveils First Look, Title of 'Skylab' . 11 July 2021 . . 11 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711153658/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/milky-beauty-tamannaah-unveils-first-look-title-of-skylab-695290 . live.
- Web site: Ayyappanum Koshiyum Telugu remake gets an interesting title? . 5 July 2021 . Hans India . en . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183159/https://www.thehansindia.com/amp/cinema/tollywood/ayyappanum-koshiyum-telugu-remake-gets-an-interesting-title-693903 . live.
- Web site: Balach . Logesh . Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen begin shooting for their Malayalam film 19 (1) (a) . 6 April 2021 . India Today . 3 November 2020 . en . 19 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201119083947/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-sethupathi-and-nithya-menen-begin-shooting-for-their-malayalam-film-19-1-a-1738651-2020-11-06 . live.
- Web site: 5 August 2021 . Dhanush and Nithya Menen's upcoming film 'D44' is titled 'Thiruchitrambalam' . live . 5 August 2021 . . 5 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805152531/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-and-nithya-menen-s-upcoming-film-d44-titled-thiruchitrambalam-153498.
- Web site: 2 November 2022 . 'What A Level Of Promotion', Fans Perplexed As Nithya Menen Unveils 'Wonder Women' Pregnancy . 2 November 2022 . Hans India . en . 2 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221102121345/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/what-a-level-of-promotion-nithiya-unveils-wonder-women-pregnancy-583643.html . live.
- News: Nithya Menen to join the cast of Krithika Udayanidhi's film, starring Jayam Ravi as the lead . The Times of India . 5 October 2023 .
- Web site: 8 April 2024 . Nithya Menen's Dear Exes is not in the mould of a typical rom-com . 26 April 2024 . Cinema Express.
- Web site: India . The Hans . 19 February 2022 . Telugu 'Indian Idol' to get started from February 25 . 21 February 2022 . thehansindia.com . en . 21 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220221130101/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/telugu-indian-idol-to-get-started-from-february-25-730015 . live.
- Web site: 10 July 2020 . Breathe Into the Shadows review: Inept and illogical, Amazon's strangest show lets Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh down . 15 September 2021 . Hindustan Times . en . 4 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404213854/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/breathe-into-the-shadows-review-lazily-written-and-laughably-inept-amazon-s-weirdest-show-lets-abhishek-bachchan-amit-sadh-down/story-I82GPQ7EIISPI8O3nBkbBL.html . live.
- Web site: 22 October 2022 . Abhishek Bachchan and Nithya Menen start 'Breathe 3': Shoot for 24-hours at a stretch –Exclusive! . 14 September 2022 . TOI . en . 14 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914140023/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/abhishek-bachchan-and-nithya-menen-start-breathe-3-shoot-for-24-hours-at-a-stretch-exclusive/articleshow/87210974.cms . live.
- News: Malayalam director Sreejith N talks about his web series 'Masterpeace,' starring Nithya Menen and Sharafudheen . . subscription . 21 August 2023 . Saraswathy . Nagarajan . 18 August 2023 . 18 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230818123918/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam-director-sreejith-n-talks-about-his-web-series-master-peace-starring-nithya-menen-and-sharafudheen/article67200794.ece . live.
- News: Dulquer's 100 Days of Love to be remade in Telugu . . 12 April 2016 . 22 August 2016 . 15 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160415210522/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/Dulquers-100-Days-of-Love-to-be-remade-in-Telugu/articleshow/51778643.cms . live.
- Web site: Winners list of 61st Idea Filmfare Awards South . 15 September 2021 . Filmfare.com . en . 20 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171020193231/https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-6712.html . live.
- Web site: Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018 . 16 June 2018 . Filmfare . 9 December 2018 . 17 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180617015312/https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28887-2.html . live.
- Web site: Nandi Awards row hits Tollywood: A lowdown on the allegations of political favours, casteism, negligence . 17 November 2017 . Firstpost . 17 November 2017 . 17 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171117105336/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nandi-awards-row-hits-tollywood-a-lowdown-on-the-allegations-of-political-favours-casteism-negligence-4214271.html . live.
- Web site: 16 August 2024 . 70th National Film Awards 2024 Announcement: Aattam declared Best Film; Rishab Shetty, Nithya Menen, Mansi Parekh win acting honours . 16 August 2024 . The Indian Express.