Aranthangi Nisha () (born 12 October 1987) is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly works in Tamil film and television. She is known for appearing in films such as Maari 2 (2018), Aan Devathai and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). She has also performed in more than 800 stage shows as a comedian.
She has appeared in several different television shows such as Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (2015), Sagala vs Ragala (2018), Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions (2018), Ramar Veedu (2019), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) (2019), Cooku With Comali (2019–2020), Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) (2020), BB Jodiagl (season 1) (2021), Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), Star Kids (2021), Bharathi Kannamma (2021), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 4) (2022) and Vijay Sabhai (2022).
Early life Aranthangi Nisha was born on 12 October 1987 in Aranthangi, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu. She loved to act and do comedy in her school days and childhood period.
Career Aranthangi Nisha made her television debut in 2015 on the Vijay TV's' comedy reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? as a contestant. She successfully emerged as the 1st runner up of the show and received positive feedback for her talent in the show. After her appearance in the show she started to appear in films. She made her debut in the film Maari 2 in 2018 alongside actors Dhanush and Sai Pallavi playing the role as Attu Aanandi which received an overall positive reviews from critics and viewers who praised Nisha for her role in the film. She later appeared in various different films such as Irumbu Thirai (2018), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Seemaraja (2018). She later returned to television hosted a various number of shows such as Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) in 2019 and Cooku with Comali in 2020. Later in 2020, she appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) as a contestant and was later evicted from the show on the 70th day. After her Bigg Boss experience she returned to films and acted in films like Hostel (2022), Thiruchitrambalam (2022) and Trigger (2022).
She appeared in the film Aneethi directed by Vasanthabalan, alongside actors Arjun Das and Dushara Vijayan.
Social work During Cyclone Michaung in 2023, she helped by providing supplies to the many people from Tiruchirappalli. Despite facing logistical issues in taking the aid materials to the people, she also prepared meals for around a thousand people but faced delays due to unpliable roads. She used her social media account to seek more help for Madipakkam, Pallikaranai and nearby areas.
Filmography Films +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes 2018Maari 2 Attu AanandiIrumbu Thirai Rathi's patientKolamaavu Kokila Guru's wifeSeemaraja HerselfSpecial appearanceAan Devathai HerselfKalakalappu 2 Ganesh's assistant2022Hostel “Burdha” Parvin (Ghost)Thiruchitrambalam Dhanalakshmi, Subbaraj's wifeTrigger Revathi2023Aneethi Kalaimamani NishaJailerG. Kanagalakshmi2024Saamaniyan KanagaRaayanSargunam's assistant2026Leader Devi
Television YearTitleRoleChannel Notes 2015 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Season 5 Contestant Star Vijay 1st Runner Up 2024-2025Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Season 10Host2018 Sagala vs Ragala Guest 2017–2023 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions Contestant/ Host Contested in Seasons 1, 2 and 3 Co-hosted Season 4 alongside KPY Bala 2019 Ramar Veedu Ammu/ Ramar's wife Main Cast 2019 Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) Contestant Finalist 2019–2020 Cooku With Comali (season 1) Host 2019–2022Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (season 2-4) Host 2020Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) Contestant Evicted Day 70 2021 BB Jodigal (season 1) Contestant Finalist 2021 Bigg Boss Kondattam Guest 2021 Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani Contestant Paired with Raju JeyamohanQuitted show 2021 Star Kids Guest Special show 2021 Bharathi Kannamma Vadivukkarasi Tamil TV Serial 2022Vijay Sabhai Devasena Special show 2022Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan Guest Special showBirthday show dedicated to actor Kamal Haasan 2024Cooku with Comali season 5 Comali 2024Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai season 5 Host 2026Happy Wife Happy Life Guest 2026Cooku with Comali season 7 Contestant Eliminated episode 12
Awards Year Cateogary Awards Notes2019 Best Comedian female non fiction Vijay Awards
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