# Aranthangi Nisha

Aranthangi Nisha (Tamil pronunciation:) (born 12 October 1983) is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly works in Tamil film and television. She is known for appearing in films such as Maari 2 (2018), Aan Devathai and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). 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) (2020), BB Jodiagl (season 1) (2021), Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), Star Kids (2021), Bharathi Kannamma (2021), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 4) (2022) and Vijay Sabhai (2022).

## Early life

Aranthangi Nisha was born on 12 October 1983 in Aranthangi, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu. She loves 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 contestant, she successfully emerged as the 1st runner up of the show and received positive feedbacks for her talent in the show. After her appearance in the show she started to appear in films. 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. She later appeared in various different films such as Irumbu Thirai (2018), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Seemaraja (2018). She later returned to television hosted a various amount of shows such as 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) 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), Thiruchitrambalam (2022) and Trigger (2022).
She is set to appear in a currently untitled film directed by Vasanthabalan, alongside actors Arjun Das and Dushara Vijayan. The film is currently undergoing filming and is set to release in early 2023. Starring Nisha as a supporting role in the film.

## Social work

During Cyclone Michaung in 2023, she helped supplies to the many people from Tiruchirappalli. Despite facing logistical issues in taking the aid materials to the people she also prepared meals for 1,000 but faced delays due to unpliable roads. She used her social media account to seek more help for Madipakkam, Pallikaranai and nearby areas.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Attu Aanandi | |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Rathi's patient | |
| 2018 | Kolamaavu Kokila | Guru's wife | |
| 2018 | Seemaraja | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2018 | Aan Devathai | Herself | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh's assistant | |
| 2022 | Hostel | “Burdha” Parvin (Ghost) | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Dhanalakshmi, Subbaraj's wife | |
| 2022 | Trigger | Revathi | |
| 2023 | Aneethi | Kalaimamani Nisha | |
| 2023 | Jailer | G. Kanagalakshmi | |
| 2024 | Saamaniyan | Kanaga | |
| 2024 | Raayan | Sargunam's assistant | |

## Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2015 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Contestant | Star Vijay | 1st Runner Up |
| 2018 | Sagala vs Ragala | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions | Contestant | Star Vijay | Finalist |
| 2019 | Ramar Veedu | Ammu/ Ramar's wife | Star Vijay | Main Cast |
| 2019 | Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Finalist |
| 2019-2020 | Cooku With Comali (season 1) | Host | Star Vijay | |
| 2019-2022 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (season 2-4) | Host | Star Vijay | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Evicted Day 70 |
| 2021 | BB Jodigal (season 1) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Finalist |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Contestant | Star Vijay | Paired with Raju Jeyamohan Quitted show |
| 2021 | Star Kids | Guest | Star Vijay | Special show |
| 2021 | Bharathi Kannamma | Vadivukkarasi | Star Vijay | Tamil TV Serial |
| 2022 | Vijay Sabhai | Devasena | Star Vijay | Special show |
| 2022 | Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan | Guest | Star Vijay | Special show Birthday show dedicated to actor Kamal Haasan |
| 2023 | KPY Champions Season 4 | Host | Star Vijay | |
| 2024 | Cooku with Comali season 5 | Comali | Star Vijay | |
| 2024-present | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai season 5 | Host | Star Vijay | |

## Awards

| Year | Cateogary | Awards | Notes |
| 2019 | Best Comedian female non fiction | Vijay Awards | |