Riythvika
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1990-08-05
    • Born Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Also Known As:

    Rythvika, Rithvika, Thaslim, Ritwika, ரித்விகா, Riythvika Panneerselvam, Ryithvika Panneerselvam

Riythvika

Riythvika is a prominent Indian film actress who has carved a niche for herself by portraying strong, realistic, and often complex characters, primarily in the Tamil film industry. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she began her career after studying at Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (SIET). She made her cinematic debut in director Bala's critically acclaimed period film Paradesi (2013), where her performance as a tea plantation worker was noted. Her major breakthrough came with director Pa. Ranjith's Madras (2014), where her fierce and emotional portrayal of the character 'Mary' earned her widespread critical praise, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil. This success led to her working with established directors and top stars, notably in Ranjith's Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali (2016) and Vikram's spy thriller Iru Mugan (2016). In addition to her film work, Riythvika achieved massive mainstream popularity by participating in and winning the second season of the Tamil reality television show, Bigg Boss Tamil 2, in 2018. She is known for choosing roles in socially relevant films, such as Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu and the recent Thandakaaranyam (2025).

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