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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Riythvika > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Riythvika.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riythvika > Source revision: 1348068455 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Indian actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} {{Infobox person | name = Riythvika Panneerselvam | image = Riythvika InandoutCinema Interview.png | caption = Riythvika in 2017 | birth_date = | birth_place = [Chennai, Tamil Nadu](/source/Chennai%2C_Tamil_Nadu), India | years_active = 2013–present | spouse = {{marriage|Vinoth Lakshmanan|2025}}{{Cite news |date=2025-07-13 |title=Bigg Boss Tamil 2 winner Riythvika gets married to long-term BFF Vinoth Lakshmanan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-2-winner-riythvika-gets-engaged-to-long-term-bff-vinoth-lakshmana/articleshow/122420248.cms|access-date=2025-07-19 |work=[Times Of India](/source/Times_Of_India)}} }} '''Riythvika Panneerselvam''' is an Indian actress who appears in supporting roles in [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) films. In 2018, she participated in the show ''[Bigg Boss 2](/source/Bigg_Boss_(Tamil_TV_series)_season_2)'' and emerged as the winner. ==Personal life== Riythvika studied at [Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women](/source/Justice_Basheer_Ahmed_Sayeed_College_for_Women) (SIET) in [Teynampet](/source/Teynampet), Chennai.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/an-eye-on-good-films/article6565011.ece |title=An eye on good films – Chennai – The Hindu |newspaper=The Hindu |date=5 November 2014 |access-date=27 September 2015 |archive-date=10 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810001415/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/an-eye-on-good-films/article6565011.ece |url-status=live }} She has stated that she had always dreamt of acting in films and that she used to act out scenes and reel out dialogues from films as a child. While studying at SIET, she acted in a number of short films and sent her photos to film PROs, trying for an entry into the cinema industry. ==Career== === 2013–2016: Debut and breakthrough with ''Madras'' === During that period, director [Bala](/source/Bala_(director)) was casting for his next project, ''[Paradesi](/source/Paradesi_(2013_film))'' (2013), an adaptation of the English novel ''[Red Tea](/source/Red_Tea)'' (1969), which delves into the plight of tea plantation workers in the [Madras Presidency](/source/Madras_Presidency) during the [British Raj](/source/British_Raj). After going through a couple of auditions, she was selected to play the role of Karuthakanni, a young woman who gets tortured and sexually exploited in the plantations. She went on to act in [Vikraman](/source/Vikraman)'s romance film ''[Ninaithathu Yaaro](/source/Ninaithathu_Yaaro)'' (2014) before being chosen by [Pa. Ranjith](/source/Pa._Ranjith) for ''[Madras](/source/Madras_(film))'' (2014) to play a pivotal supporting role opposite [Kalaiyarasan](/source/Kalaiyarasan). Her portrayal of a North Chennai girl was lauded by critics and she won the [Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress_%E2%80%93_Tamil) besides several other nominations.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ritwika-to-play-an-RJ-in-her-next/articleshow/47864905.cms |title=Ritwika to play an RJ in her next |work=The Times of India |access-date=27 September 2015 |last1=Cr |first1=Sharanya |archive-date=3 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703071007/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ritwika-to-play-an-RJ-in-her-next/articleshow/47864905.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/complete-list-of-filmfare-awards-tamil-news-tamil-pg1ooJiggdfbb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102164922/http://www.sify.com/movies/complete-list-of-filmfare-awards-tamil-news-tamil-pg1ooJiggdfbb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2015 |title=Complete list of Filmfare awards (Tamil) |website=[Sify](/source/Sify) |access-date=27 September 2015}} The success of ''Madras'' prompted Ranjith and other film-makers to often cast her as a girl from a lower socio-economic background. In this trend, she notably appeared as a drug addict in ''[Kabali](/source/Kabali_(film))'' (2016), and as a prostitute in ''[Iru Mugan](/source/Iru_Mugan)'' (2016),''[Torchlight](/source/Torchlight_(2018_film))'' (2018) and ''Sigai'' (2019).{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajini-sir-appreciated-my-act-and-I-got-emotional/articleshow/49116116.cms |title=Rajini sir appreciated my act and I got emotional |work=The Times of India |access-date=27 September 2015 |last1=Balachandran |first1=Logesh |archive-date=29 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929025116/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajini-sir-appreciated-my-act-and-I-got-emotional/articleshow/49116116.cms |url-status=live }}[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220917/riythvika-is-the-new-ghost-in-town.html Riythvika is the new ghost in town] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908021144/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220917/riythvika-is-the-new-ghost-in-town.html |date=8 September 2018 }}. Deccan Chronicle (22 September 2017). In other assignments during the period, she featured as a liberal radio jockey in ''[Oru Naal Koothu](/source/Oru_Naal_Koothu)'' (2016), and as a ghost in the horror comedy, ''[Onaaigal Jakkiradhai](/source/Onaaigal_Jakkiradhai)'' (2018). === 2018–present=== In 2018, Riythvika appeared in the reality show ''[Bigg Boss Tamil 2](/source/Bigg_Boss_Tamil_2)'' as a contestant, and later emerged as the winner of the 2nd season in the franchise. She also appeared in the film ''[Torchlight](/source/Torchlight_(2018_film))'' (2018) playing a crucial role in the film alongside actress [Sadha](/source/Sadha). In 2019, Rythvika, plays as an activist and journalist in ''[Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu](/source/Irandam_Ulagaporin_Kadaisi_Gundu)''.{{Cite web|url=https://newstodaynet.com/2019/12/05/review-irandam-ulagaporin-kadaisi-gundu-worth-the-blast/|title = Review: ‘Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu’ – Worth the blast}} She was seen in the cop drama ''[Walter](/source/Walter_(2020_film))'' (2020), starring [Sibiraj](/source/Sibi_Sathyaraj) in the lead role. Riythvika gave a notable performance in the film, and the movie received positive reviews.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/walter-actress-riythvika-gives-a-befitting-reply-to-a-cyber-bully-who-mocks-her-with-a-casteist-remark/articleshow/77080472.cms|title = Walter' actress Riythvika gives a befitting reply to a cyber bully who mocks her with a casteist remark}} In 2022, she was seen in ''[Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal](/source/Sila_Nerangalil_Sila_Manidhargal_(2022_film))'' followed by ''[Cadaver](/source/Cadaver_(2022_film))'' and ''[Aadhaar](/source/Aadhaar_(2022_film))''. In 2024, she has starred in the dramas film ''[Yaavarum Vallavare](/source/Yaavarum_Vallavare)'' and ''[Deepavali Bonus](/source/Deepavali_Bonus)''. ==Filmography== *''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' {| class="wikitable" | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |} === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role(s) !! Notes |- | rowspan="2"|2013 || ''[Paradesi](/source/Paradesi_(2013_film))'' || Karuthakanni || |- | ''[Sandhithathum Sindhithathum](/source/Sandhithathum_Sindhithathum)'' || Kumaresan's sister || |- |rowspan="2"| 2014 || ''[Ninaithathu Yaaro](/source/Ninaithathu_Yaaro)'' || Thenmozhi || |- || ''[Madras](/source/Madras_(film))'' || Mary || [Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress_%E2%80%93_Tamil)
Nominated, [SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role](/source/4th_South_Indian_International_Movie_Awards)
Nominated, [Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress](/source/Vijay_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress) |- |rowspan="6"| 2016 || ''[Azhagu Kutti Chellam](/source/Azhagu_Kutti_Chellam)'' || Saravanan's wife || |- || ''[Anjala](/source/Anjala_(film))'' || Anjala || |- || ''[Oru Naal Koothu](/source/Oru_Naal_Koothu)'' || Susheela || |- || ''[Kabali](/source/Kabali)'' || Meena || |- || ''[Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu](/source/Enakku_Veru_Engum_Kilaigal_Kidayathu)'' || Dhivya || |- || ''[Iru Mugan](/source/Iru_Mugan)'' || Kidnapped girl || Cameo appearance |- |rowspan="2"| 2018 || ''[Onaaigal Jakkiradhai](/source/Onaaigal_Jakkiradhai)'' || Anjali || |- || [''Torchlight''](/source/Torchlight_(2018_film)) || Kavitha|| |- |rowspan="3"| 2019 || ''[Sigai](/source/Sigai)'' || Bhuvana || direct-to-video released on [ZEE5](/source/ZEE5){{Cite web |title='Sigai' movie review: A whodunit that over-emphasises its message |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jan/10/a-whodunit-that-over-emphasises-its-message-1922931.html |access-date=16 April 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416123534/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jan/10/a-whodunit-that-over-emphasises-its-message-1922931.html |url-status=dead }} |- || ''[Nethra](/source/Nethra)'' || Jessie|| |- |''[Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu](/source/Irandam_Ulagaporin_Kadaisi_Gundu)'' || Tanya || |- |rowspan="1"| 2020 ||''[Walter](/source/Walter_(2020_film))'' || Padmavathi || |- |rowspan="1"| 2021 ||''[4 Sorry](/source/4_Sorry)'' ||Selvi || |- | rowspan="3" | 2022 || ''[Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal](/source/Sila_Nerangalil_Sila_Manidhargal_(2022_film))'' || Kayal || |- | ''[Cadaver](/source/Cadaver_(2022_film))'' || Priya || |- | ''[Aadhaar](/source/Aadhaar_(2022_film))'' || Thulasi || |- |rowspan="3" |2023 || ''[Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir](/source/Yaadhum_Oore_Yaavarum_Kelir)'' || Kannigai || |- | ''[800](/source/800_(film))'' || Angammal || |- | ''[Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu](/source/Odavum_Mudiyadhu_Oliyavum_Mudiyadhu)'' || Geetha || |- | rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''[Yaavarum Vallavare](/source/Yaavarum_Vallavare)'' || Revathy || |- | ''[Deepavali Bonus](/source/Deepavali_Bonus)'' || Geetha || |- | rowspan="3" | 2025 ||''[Eleven](/source/Eleven_(2024_film))''|| Meera and Tara ||(Dual roles)
Simultaneously shot in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language){{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-06-19 |title=Eleven teaser: Naveen Chandran plays a baffled cop probing a series of clueless murders |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/19/eleven-teaser-naveen-chandran-plays-a-baffled-cop-probing-a-series-of-clueless-murders |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}} |- |''[DNA](/source/DNA_(2025_film))'' || Dr. Punithavathi Rajasekhar || |- |''[Thandakaaranyam](/source/Thandakaaranyam)''|| Devi || |- |} === Television === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !TV Channel !Notes |- |2018 | ''[Bigg Boss 2](/source/Bigg_Boss_(Tamil_TV_series)_season_2)'' | Contestant | [Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay) | Winner |- | rowspan="3" |2019 |''[Bigg Boss 3](/source/Bigg_Boss_(Tamil_TV_series)_season_3)'' |Guest |[Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay) |To promote her film ''Irandaam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Kundu'' |- |''[Bigg Boss 3](/source/Bigg_Boss_(Tamil_TV_series)_season_3)'' |Guest |[Star Vijay](/source/Star_Vijay) |To introduce the Bigg Boss Trophy and to escort [Sherin](/source/Sherin_Shringar) as she finished fourth |- |''[Vanakkam Tamizha](/source/Vanakkam_Tamizha)'' |Guest |[Sun TV](/source/Sun_TV_(India)) | |- |2020 |''[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards](/source/Ananda_Vikatan_Cinema_Awards)'' |Guest |[Sun TV](/source/Sun_TV_(India)) | |- |2022 |''Thavamai Thavamirundhu'' |Lawyer Eswari |[Zee Tamil](/source/Zee_Tamil) |Guest Appearance |} === Web series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Platform !Notes |- |2019 |''Madras Meter Show'' |Guest |[ZEE5](/source/ZEE5) |Episode 4{{Cite web |date=19 August 2019 |title=Episode 4 – Riythvika and Aishwarya Dutta's fun chat show |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/madras-meter-show/0-6-1947/episode-4-riythvika-and-aishwarya-duttas-fun-chat-show/0-1-256591 |access-date=17 December 2020 |website=Zee5.com}} |- |2021 |''[Navarasa](/source/Navarasa_(TV_series))'' | Anbu |[Netflix](/source/Netflix) | |} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=5414737}} {{s-start}} {{succession box | before= [Arav](/source/Arav) | title= [Bigg Boss Tamil](/source/Bigg_Boss_Tamil) Winner | years= (Series 2) 2018 | after= [Mugen Rao](/source/Mugen_Rao) }} {{s-end}} {{Authority control}} Category:Living people Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema Category:Actresses from Chennai Category:Indian film actresses Category:21st-century Indian actresses Category:Year of birth missing (living people) Category:Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) winners --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Riythvika](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riythvika) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riythvika?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.