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

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	NM
Profession(s)	• Actor • Dancer • Social Media Influencer • Business Development Executive
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5'10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Kannada Film: Ooty (2016) Kannada TV Show: Maneye Mantralaya (2018); as Jeevan on Colors Super Telugu TV Show: Gorintaku (2019); as Parthu on Star Maa Telugu Reality TV Show: Kiraak Boys Khiladi Girls (2024); as a contestant on Star Maa
Awards	Bullithera Award for Best Actor for his performance in the show, Gorintaku (2020)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	28 June
Birthplace	Mysore, Karnataka
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mysore, Karnataka
School	Baden Powell Public School, Mysore, Karnataka
College/University	• St. Joseph's College of Education, Mysore, Karnataka • Acharya Institute of Technology, Karnataka
Educational Qualification	Diploma in Architecture from Acharya Institute of Technology, Karnataka
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)	Right Forearm -
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Shashi Alwin (Journalist) Mother- A Sulekha Maliyakkal (Actress, Writer, Designer)
Siblings	Brother- Dishank Maliyakkal
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	Rs. 2,25,000 weekly for his appearance in Bigg Boss Telugu 8

Some Lesser Known Facts About Nikhil Maliyakkal

• He grew up in Mysore, Karnataka.
  

  Nikhil Maliyakkal during his childhood

• He enjoys dancing and has won several dance competitions during his school days.

• In 2018, he started working as the Business Development Executive at the advertising and marketing agency, ACS Pvt. Ltd. in Mysore, Karnataka.

• In 2018, he appeared in the theatrical play, ‘Proof.’
  

  Nikhil Maliyakkal in a still from the play, Proof

   

• In 2021, he helped distribute food packets to people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  

  Nikhil Maliyakkal distributing the food packets

• In March 2022, he surpassed 1 lakh subscribers and received the silver button from YouTube.
  

  Nikhil Maliyakkal holding the silver button

• He is an animal lover and owns a pet dog.
  

  Nikhil Maliyakkal with his dog

• He became a contestant in the Telugu reality TV show, ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Limitless Entertainment’ on 1 September 2024.
  

  Nikhil Maliyakkal in a still from Bigg Boss Telugu 8