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Namitha Pramod Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

Date of birth19 September 1996

Age28 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceKottayam, Kerala, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Pramod A R Raveendran; Mother - Indu Pramod; Sister - Akitha Pramod

Namitha Pramod Biography

Namitha Pramod is an Indian actress from Kottayam, Kerala, known for her work in Malayalam film and television. She began as a child actor, transitioned to

Early life and background

Namitha Pramod was born on 19 September 1996 in Kottayam, Kerala. Raised in a Malayali family, she attended Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram and later enrolled at St. Teresa’s College, Kochi, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Her parents are Pramod A R Raveendran, an entrepreneur, and Indu Pramod, a homemaker. She has a younger sister, Akitha Pramod.

Career

Namitha’s performing career began at a young age. She first appeared on television as a child actor in the Malayalam series Amme Devi in 2007 and went on to play roles in several other TV shows during that period. Her transition to film came with a supporting role in the 2011 Malayalam movie Traffic, credited as her cinematic debut.

Following Traffic, Namitha took on lead and prominent roles across Malayalam cinema. Early lead appearances include Puthiya Theerangal (2012), in which she played Thamara, and Sound Thoma (2013). Over the years she has been seen in a variety of projects spanning comedy, drama and romance, among them Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, Ormayundo Ee Mukham, Vikramadithyan, Amar Akbar Anthony and Adi Kapyare Kootamani. In 2022 she played Advocate Aswathy in Nadeershah’s Esho.

Namitha has discussed preparing intensively for specific characters, learning new skills such as classical dance or swimming when a role required it, and adapting her appearance or behaviour to meet a part’s demands. She has also appeared in television commercials for brands including Vikas Money Limited, Manjali Jewellers, Elanadu Ghee and Kiwi Ice Cream.

Awards and recognition

During her career Namitha has received several industry awards and recognitions. Early on she was honoured as New Face of the Year for Puthiya Theerangal at the Amrita Film Awards. She has won Popular Actress and Best Star Pair awards at the Asianet and Vanitha film award ceremonies for her performances in films such as Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, Ormayundo Ee Mukham and Vikramadithyan, and has been recognised as Most Popular Actress for roles in Amar Akbar Anthony and Adi Kapyare Kootamani.

Public profile

Namitha is known to keep a measured presence on social media. She has spoken about choosing to limit her online activity to avoid being drawn into controversies. In 2018 she publicly criticised media reports that linked her name to a high-profile criminal matter, calling the allegations unfounded and highlighting the distress caused by such rumours.

She has also commented publicly about the demands of a film career and how they influence personal choices. On several occasions Namitha said she would consider stepping away from acting after marriage in order to focus on family life, citing the long shooting schedules and her desire to be present for children.

Personal interests and other ventures

Beyond acting, Namitha has expressed an interest in education and teaching. She has spoken of a long-term aspiration to work as a college professor and has pursued her own studies in sociology with that goal in mind. Her other interests include food, which motivated her to open a cafe named Summer Town Cafe in Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, in 2023.

Latest updates

In recent years Namitha has continued to appear in films and take on diverse roles. Her 2022 lead role as Advocate Aswathy in Esho is among her more recent film projects. She also runs the Summer Town Cafe in Kochi and has indicated plans to balance future professional and personal priorities, including further education and family life.

Namitha remains unmarried and is reported to follow Hinduism. She is often referred to by the nickname Nami and maintains a public image shaped by both her acting work and her off-screen ventures.

Recent Work

Esho

Played the lead role of Advocate Aswathy in Nadeershah’s Malayalam film

2022
Summer Town Cafe

Opened a cafe in Panampilly Nagar, Kochi

2023

Career Highlights

  1. Began career as a child actor on television with Amme Devi (2007)
  2. Film debut in Traffic (2011)
  3. Lead role as Thamara in Puthiya Theerangal (2012)
  4. Multiple awards including New Face of the Year and Popular Actress/Best Star Pair honours
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Namitha Pramod born?

19 September 1996

What is Namitha Pramod known for?

Actress

What is Namitha Pramod’s marital status?

Unmarried