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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{infobox person
| name = Aranthangi Nisha
| image = Aranthangi_Nisha.jpg
| caption = Nisha at ''[[Maari 2]]'' press meet (2018)
| spouse = Riaz Ali (m. 2010)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/aranthangi-nisha-walks-down-memory-lane-shares-a-glimpse-of-her-wedding-video/articleshow/75246049.cms|title=Aranthangi Nisha walks down memory lane; shares a glimpse of her wedding video|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
| birth_name = Nisa
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|10|12}}
| birth_place = [[Aranthangi]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
* Actress
* comedian
* television personality
}}
| years_active = 2015{{En dash}}present
| children = 2<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/aranthangi-nisha-and-riaz-ali-become-parents-for-the-second-time/articleshow/73026200.cms|title=Aranthangi Nisha and Riaz Ali become parents for the second time|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
| other_names =
}}
'''Aranthangi Nisha''' ({{IPA|ta|aːɾaɳtaːɳɡiː ɳishaː}}) (born 12 October 1987)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actress/aranthangi-nisha|title=Kollywood supporting actress Aranthangi Nisha|work=nettv4u.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref> is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly works in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film and television. She is known for appearing in films such as ''[[Maari 2]]'' (2018), ''[[Aan Devathai]]'' and ''[[Thiruchitrambalam]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nettv4u.com/latest-tamil-celebrity-news/vijay-tv-contestant-turns-an-actress|title=Vijay TV Contestant Turns An Actress!|work=nettv4u.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref> 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)|Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4)]]'' (2020), ''BB Jodiagl (season 1) '' (2021), ''[[Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani]] '' (2021), ''Star Kids '' (2021), ''[[Bharathi Kannamma (2019 TV series)|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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://time.news/nisha-came-to-chennai-in-one-way-and-settled-down/|title=Nisha came to Chennai in one way and settled down!|work=time.news|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kpy-aranthangi-nisha-shares-marriage-video-and-pens-an-emotional-message.html|title=VIDEO: ARANTHANGI NISHA GETS EMOTIONAL - "I CRY EVERY TIME I SEE THIS...IF YOU ARE BORN AS A GIRL..."|work=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref> After her appearance in the show she started to appear in films.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/pulwama-terror-attack-aranthangi-nisha-pays-a-visit-to-the-family-of-deceased-crpf-jawan-sivachandran/articleshow/68065389.cms|title=Pulwama Terror Attack: Aranthangi Nisha pays a visit to the family of deceased CRPF jawan Sivachandran|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Maari 2 Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maari-2/movie-review/67187410.cms |access-date=2025-04-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She later appeared in various different films such as ''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|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|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)|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 film)|Hostel]]'' (2022), ''[[Thiruchitrambalam]]'' (2022) and ''[[Trigger (2022 film)|Trigger]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSCuEvskLI|title= In Latest Video, Actor Aranthangi Nisha Takes Fans on Home Tour; They Love it|work=www.news18.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vadivel-balaji-death-details-real-reason-aranthangi-nisha-interview-tamil-news-269433|title=Exclusive! Aranthangi Nisha reveals facts behind Vadivel Balaji's death|work=www.indiaglitz.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>

She appeared in the film [[Aneethi]] directed by [[Vasanthabalan]], alongside actors [[Arjun Das]] and [[Dushara Vijayan]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-vanitha-vijayakumar-aranthangi-nisha-in-vasantha-balan-new-movie-arjun-doss-dushara-vijayan-tamil-news-292753|title=Vanitha Vijayakumar and Aranthangi Nisha board class director's new movie|work=www.indiaglitz.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/aranthangi-nisha-criticize-pollachi-sex-abuse-pollachi-rapists-thirunavukkarasu-mother-telugu-news-231628|title=Aranthangi Nisha questions Thirunavukkarasu's mother|work=www.indiaglitz.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>

==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, Chennai|Madipakkam]], [[Pallikaranai]] and nearby areas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/city/tv-star-aranthangi-nisha-turns-a-good-samaritan-by-helping-flood-hit-victims-752852|title=TV star Aranthangi Nisha turns a good samaritan by helping flood-hit victims|work=www.dtnext.in|access-date=17 June 2024}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Notes
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="6" |2018
|''[[Maari 2]]''
|Attu Aanandi
|
|
|-
|''[[Irumbu Thirai (2018 film)|Irumbu Thirai]]''
|Rathi's patient
|
|
|-
|''[[Kolamaavu Kokila]]''
|Guru's wife
|
|
|-
|''[[Seemaraja]]''
|Herself
|Special appearance
|
|-
|''[[Aan Devathai]]''
|Herself
|
|
|-
|''[[Kalakalappu 2]]''
|Ganesh's assistant
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2022
|''[[Hostel (2022 film)|Hostel]]''
| “Burdha” Parvin (Ghost)
|
|
|-
|''[[Thiruchitrambalam]]''
|Dhanalakshmi, Subbaraj's wife
|
|-
|''[[Trigger (2022 film)|Trigger]]''
|Revathi
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2" |2023
|''[[Aneethi]]''
|Kalaimamani Nisha
|
|
|-
|''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]''
|G. Kanagalakshmi
|
|-
|rowspan="2" |2024
|''[[Saamaniyan]]''
|Kanaga
|
|
|-
|''[[Raayan]]''
|Sargunam's assistant
|
|-
|rowspan="1" |2026
|''[[Leader (2026 film)|Leader]]''
|
|
|
|-
|}

==Television==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Channel
!Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2015 || ''[[Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? (season 5)|Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Season 5]]'' || Contestant || rowspan="20" | [[Star Vijay]] ||1st Runner Up ||
|-
|2024-2025
|[[Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?|Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Season 10]]
|Host
|
|
|-
|2018
| ''Sagala vs Ragala '' || Guest ||
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/actresses-chithra-raksha-holla-priyanka-deshpande-and-aranthangi-nisha-to-feature-in-sagala-vs-ragala/articleshow/67207526.cms|title=Actresses Chithra, Raksha Holla, Priyanka Deshpande and Aranthangi Nisha to feature in 'Sagala vs Ragala'|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 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
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/ramar-veedu-comedy-show-on-vijay-tv-94331.html|title= Ramar Veedu comedy show on Vijay TV |work=www.exchange4media.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai|Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1)]] '' || Contestant || Finalist
|
|-
| 2019–2020
| ''[[Cooku With Comali]] (season 1)'' || Host ||
|
|-
| 2019–2022
|''[[Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai|Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (season 2-4)]]'' || Host ||
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/mr-mrs-chinnathirai-4-set-for-a-grand-launch-on-july-2-deets-inside/articleshow/92600049.cms|title=Mr & Mrs.Chinnathirai 4 set for a grand launch on July 2; deets inside|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2020
|''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4)]]'' || Contestant || Evicted Day 70
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-aranthangi-nisha-gets-evicted-from-the-kamal-haasan-hosted-show/articleshow/79711691.cms|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Aranthangi Nisha gets evicted|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[BB Jodigal]] (season 1) '' || Contestant || Finalist
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tamil.indianexpress.com/entertainment/aranthangi-nisha-emotional-speech-at-vijay-tv-bb-jodigal-final-342284/|title=என் குழந்தைக்கு தாய்மாமன் இவர்… மகேஷ் நெஞ்சில் சாய்ந்து கண்கலங்கிய நிஷா!|work=tamil.indianexpress.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''Bigg Boss Kondattam'' || Guest||
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani]] '' || Contestant || Paired with [[Raju Jeyamohan]]<br>Quitted show
|
|-
| 2021
| ''Star Kids '' || Guest || Special show
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/vj-priyanka-bigg-boss-nisha-many-other-stars-get-emotional-show-209178|title=VJ Priyanka, Bigg Boss Nisha & Many Other Stars Get Emotional on This Show!|work=astroulagam.com.my|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Bharathi Kannamma (2019 TV series)|Bharathi Kannamma]]'' || Vadivukkarasi ||Tamil TV Serial
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/vj-priyanka-bigg-boss-nisha-many-other-stars-get-emotional-show-209178|title=VJ Priyanka, Bigg Boss Nisha & Many Other Stars Get Emotional on This Show!|work=astroulagam.com.my|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
|''Vijay Sabhai'' || [[Devasena]] || Special show
|
|-
| 2022
|''Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan'' || Guest || Special show<br>Birthday show dedicated to actor [[Kamal Haasan]]
|
|-
| 2024
|''[[Cooku with Comali season 5]]'' || Comali
|
|| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/cooku-with-comali-5-aranthangi-nisha-joins-as-new-comali/articleshow/111036480.cms|title=Cooku With Comali 5: Aranthangi Nisha joins as new comali|work=[[Times of India]]|access-date=17 June 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 2024
|''[[Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai|Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai season 5]]'' || Host ||
|
|-
| 2026
|''Happy Wife Happy Life'' || Guest ||
|
|-
| 2026
|''[[Cooku with Comali season 7]]'' || Contestant ||
|<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/top-listing/cooku-with-comali-season-7-meet-the-couple-contestants-bringing-double-trouble-to-the-kitchen-5-7684.html|title=Cooku With Comali Season 7: Meet the Couple Contestants Bringing Double Trouble to the Kitchen|website=www.filmibeat.com|date=28 March 2026|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Cateogary !! Awards !! Notes
|-
|2019 || ''Best Comedian female non fiction'' || [[Vijay Awards]] ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/aranthangi-nisha/awards.html|title=Aranthangi Nisha Awards & Nominations List|work=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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*{{Instagram|aranthainisha}}

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