Nikhil Maliyakkal is a renowned figure in the South Indian film and dance industries, having made his mark in both Kannada and Telugu entertainment circles. Born on June 28, 1997, in Mysore, Karnataka, he has spent 27 years of his life, showcasing commitment, skill, and adaptability. Being a Cancerian, he did his schooling at Baden Powell Public School, Mysore, and graduated with a Diploma in Architecture from Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Growing up in a creative background, his mother, Sulekha Maliyakkal, was an actress, writer, and an active journalist son of his Shashi Alwin.

Biography
Full Name: Nikhil Maliyakkal
Occupation: Actor
Debut:
Movies: Ootty (2016)
TV shows: Maneye Mantralaya (2018)
Date of Birth: 28 June
Age: 27 years now in 2024
Native place: Mysore
City: Karnataka, India
Religion: Hindu
Citizenship: Indian
High School: Baden Powell Public School, Mysore
Institute: Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Career
Before turning to acting, he was a Business Development Executive at ACS Pvt. Ltd, Mysore. He debuted in a Kannada movie, Ooty, in the year 2016. His first release in the Kannada series, was Maneye Mantralaya in 2018.
Apart from the movie Gorintaku, he also acted in the serials Ammaku Teliyani Koilamma, Kalsi Unte Kaladu Sukham, Anupallavi, and Sravanthi.

Nikhil was also featured in Proof as a part of Theatre Skills, 2018. Kiraak Boys Khiladi Girls are his previous reality shows. The major milestone has been with the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Limitless Entertainment. The final results had crowned him on 15th December 2024 by getting ₹55 lakh along with a car, and a pan-nationalist achievement.

Nikhil is an excellent dancer who has bagged many school-level prizes. He had been quite actively involved in the distribution of food to the deprived during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021. By 2022, his YouTube channel crossed 1 lakh subscribers, and thus, he achieved the Silver Play Button. Nikhil is an unmarried animal lover. He regularly posts photo shoots with his pet on social networking sites. He is quite confident and style-conscious. He is a Maruti Suzuki Dzire car owner, which presents a modest yet classy lifestyle.

Social Media Popularity
Nikhil is very active on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. His weekly earnings are ₹2,25,000.