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Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8) Biography: Age, Career, Family,

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth28 June

BirthplaceMysore, Karnataka

ProfessionActor, Dancer, Social Media Influencer, Business Development Executive

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Shashi Alwin; Mother - A Sulekha Maliyakkal; Brother - Dishank Maliyakkal

Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8) Biography

Nikhil Maliyakkal is an Indian actor, dancer and social media influencer from Mysore who rose through regional film and television before gaining national‑

Early life and background

Nikhil Maliyakkal was born on 28 June in Mysore, Karnataka. He grew up in the same city and attended Baden Powell Public School before continuing his studies at St. Joseph's College of Education in Mysore and later at Acharya Institute of Technology, where he earned a diploma in architecture. His family includes his father, Shashi Alwin, who works as a journalist, his mother A Sulekha Maliyakkal, who is an actress, writer and designer, and a brother, Dishank Maliyakkal. He is Indian by nationality and is known to be non‑vegetarian.

Career

Nikhil began his on‑screen journey in Kannada cinema with the film Ooty in 2016. He transitioned into television with roles across Kannada and Telugu programming. In 2018 he appeared in the Kannada TV show Maneye Mantralaya playing Jeevan on Colors Super, and in 2019 he joined the Telugu serial Gorintaku as Parthu on Star Maa. His work on Gorintaku earned him the Bullithera Award for Best Actor in 2020.

Alongside acting, Nikhil cultivated a presence as a dancer and a social media influencer. He worked outside entertainment as a Business Development Executive for ACS Pvt. Ltd., an advertising and marketing agency in Mysore, starting in 2018. He has also performed in theatre, appearing in the play Proof in 2018.

Nikhil continued to broaden his television profile by taking part in Telugu reality programming. In 2024 he appeared as a contestant on the Star Maa reality series Kiraak Boys Khiladi Girls. Later that year he joined the cast of Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Limitless Entertainment as a contestant on 1 September 2024. He reached the finale and on 15 December 2024 was declared the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu 8, receiving a cash prize of Rs. 55 lakh.

Public profile

On social platforms Nikhil maintains an active presence, including channels such as Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. His YouTube channel crossed the 100,000‑subscriber milestone in March 2022, for which he received the platform’s silver creator award. He is known by the nickname NM and carries visible tattoos, including one on his right forearm.

Outside of performance, Nikhil has been involved in community work; in 2021 he took part in efforts to distribute food packets to people affected by the COVID‑19 pandemic. He is an animal lover and keeps a pet dog. He also has a modest car collection that includes a Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

Latest updates

Nikhil’s most recent and highest‑profile achievement is winning Bigg Boss Telugu 8 in December 2024. His participation in reality television and steady social media growth have raised his visibility across Telugu and Kannada audiences, building on a foundation of film, television and stage work that began in the mid‑2010s.

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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Limitless Entertainment

Contestant and winner of the reality show; prize money Rs. 55 lakh

2024
Kiraak Boys Khiladi Girls

Contestant on the Telugu reality TV show on Star Maa

2024
Gorintaku

Played Parthu on the Telugu serial; performance earned him the Bullithera Award for Best Actor

2019
Maneye Mantralaya

Played Jeevan on the Kannada TV show

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Kannada cinema with Ooty (2016)
  2. Television roles in Kannada and Telugu serials, including Maneye Mantralaya and Gorintaku
  3. Bullithera Award for Best Actor for Gorintaku (2020)
  4. Winner of Bigg Boss Telugu 8 (2024)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8) born?

Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8) was born on 28 June.

What is Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8) known for?

Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8) is known for actor, Dancer, Social Media Influencer, Business Development Executive.

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Nikhil Maliyakkal (Bigg Boss Telugu 8)'s marital status is listed as Unmarried.