Nishan K. P. Nanaiah - Actor Profile

Nishan K. P. Nanaiah

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
23Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 7, 1985
Birth Place: Coorg, Karnataka, India

About Nishan K. P. Nanaiah

Nishan KP Nanaiah, known mononymously as Nishan, is an Indian actor, from Coorg Karnataka - a graduate of Film and Television Institute of India, Pune (Ftii)- has predominantly worked in Malayalam films along with Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nishan K. P. Nanaiah reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nishan K. P. Nanaiah's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nishan K. P. Nanaiah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kishkindha Kaandam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nishan K. P. Nanaiah Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nishan K. P. Nanaiah's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) movie poster
★7.7

Kishkindha Kaandam: Strange events unfold in a monkey-inhabited village, driving a newlywed couple and forest officials to embark on a missi

Kishkindha Kaandam

2024•Thriller
★7.5
Ritu (2009) movie poster
★7.5

Ritu: Ritu tells the tale of three young friends who move through a fascinating season in their lives, different from the earl

Ritu

2009•Drama
★7.5
Hridayapoorvam (2025) movie poster
★7.5

Hridayapoorvam: Sandeep, a middle-aged bachelor who recently got a heart transplant, travels to Pune to attend the engagement of his hea

Hridayapoorvam

2025•Romance
★7.0
Cycle Kick (2011) movie poster
★7.0

Cycle Kick: Ramu yearns to play football while his brother, Deva, wants a bicycle. The brothers are happy when they find an abandone

Cycle Kick

2011•Drama
★6.9
Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012) movie poster
★6.9

Ee Adutha Kaalathu: The movie features the lives of six different persons from different strata of the social life of the city, interconnect

Ee Adutha Kaalathu

2012•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nishan K. P. Nanaiah.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Hridayapoorvam Kiran Super Hit Similar →
2024 Kishkindha Kaandam Sudheer Super Hit Similar →
2021 Alpha Beta Gamma Alpha Raviraj Varma Flop Similar →
2019 Filter Coffee Liquor Chaa - Flop Similar →
2019 Atithi - Flop Similar →
2018 Lolans - Flop Similar →
2017 Hadiyya - Flop Similar →
2015 Lavender Siddarth Flop Similar →
2014 Badlapur Boys - Flop Similar →
2013 Geethanjali Anoop Flop Similar →
2013 Radio Manu Flop Similar →
2013 10:30 AM Local Call Alby Flop Similar →
2013 David Peter Average Similar →
2013 Annum Innum Ennum Roy Thomas Idikkula Average Similar →
2012 Yaarukku Theriyum Shakthi Flop Similar →
2012 Graamam Kannan Average Similar →
2012 Ee Adutha Kaalathu Rustam Hit Similar →
2011 Cycle Kick Ramu Hit Similar →
2011 Ithu Nammude Katha Santhosh Flop Similar →
2011 Note Out Pavithran Flop Similar →
2010 Apoorvaragam Roopesh Hit Similar →
2009 Ritu Sarath Varma Super Hit Similar →
2009 Manorama the stranger Flop Similar →

Nishan K. P. Nanaiah - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nishan K. P. Nanaiah?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nishan K. P. Nanaiah is "Kishkindha Kaandam" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Nishan K. P. Nanaiah acted in?

Nishan K. P. Nanaiah has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nishan K. P. Nanaiah?

Other notable films include "Ritu", "Hridayapoorvam", and "Cycle Kick".