Nithya Menen is an Indian actress and playback singer who primarily works in South Indian cinema. Born on April 8, 1988, in Bengaluru, she made her acting debut as a child artist in the Malayalam film "The Monkey Who Knew Too Much" in 1998. Menen gained recognition for her performances in films such as "Urumi", "Ishq", and "Bangalore Days", which established her as a leading actress in the Malayalam film industry.