Moon Nila

Moon Nila

Moon Nila
Born	Malacca, Malaysia
Occupation(s)	Actress, television personality, stage performer
Years active	2017–present
Known for	‘‘Pasanga’’, ‘‘Tamiletchumy’’, ‘‘Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu’’, ‘‘Dejavu 375’’
Notable work	‘‘Pasanga’’, ‘‘Tamiletchumy’’, ‘‘Yaar Avan’’, ‘‘Dejavu 375’’, ‘‘Maaya Reggai’’
Awards	Malaysia Book of Records, Astro Ulagam Awards, MICA Awards, Desam Awards, Cholan Film Festival, Golden Hibiscus, MYIC Youth Icon Award, Malaysia Indian Arts & Culture Crystal Award

Moon Nila is a Malaysian Tamil actress, stage performer, and television personality. She is best known for her leading roles in Tamil-language serials on Astro Vinmeen and Astro Vaanavil, as well as appearances in Malaysian Tamil films. She entered the Malaysia Book of Records in 2022 for portraying the most roles in a single drama series in Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu.

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Early life

Moon Nila was born and raised in Malacca, Malaysia and currently resides in Kuala Lumpur. She is of Malaysian Indian (Tamil) descent. She speaks Tamil, English, and Malay fluently.

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Career

Television series • Pasanga (Astro, 2019–2022) – Lead role as Priya • Tamiletchumy (Astro, 2020–2022) – Lead role as Amy (Seasons 1 & 2) • Yaar Avan (Astro, 2021) – Lead role as Maya • Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu (Astro, 2023) – Played nine roles; recognized by Malaysia Book of Records • Dejavu 375 (Astro, 2023) – Dual lead roles as Bhairavi (wheelchair-bound lawyer) and Bhavani (mute twin) • Maaya Reggai (Astro, 2024) – Lead role as Myna • Uyir Por (Astro, 2025) – Lead role • Iktibar (TV3 Malay drama) – Supporting role • Agam Puram (RTM TV2) – Negative role

Films • Rayathanthiram: The Piano (2025, Spike Productions) – Lead role as Akshara • Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan (2023, Kash Villanz Productions) – Lead role as Kanimozhi; won awards at the Norway Tamil Film Festival • Bishman (upcoming, Magic Silvertree Productions) – Lead role as Maaya • Aasan (2025, Nova Rimbun Productions) – Debut lead role as Nila • Coffee Lover (upcoming) – Lead role • Kathal Enbathu Sabama (upcoming) – Lead role • Yathrigan (upcoming) – Lead role • Nila Nila Odiva (upcoming) – Lead role • Sindhurela (upcoming) – Lead role • Oru Katha Sollatha Sir – Cameo appearance

Television shows & hosting • Appeared in Astro TV specials such as Penggirl Rock Show, Anal Parakuthu, Deepavali Pokkisham, Vaa Raja Vaa, Engga Veettu Cheff, Pasanga Ponggal. • Hosted programs including Ennaa Seiya Pogirai (Astro), Moon Nila with Zee Stars (Zee TV India), Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Zee TV Malaysia auditions).

Stage drama • Portrayed the legendary Tamil poet Avvaiyar on stage.

Short films • Yennai Maatrum Kathale (Lead) • Ahamkara (Lead) • Deepavali (Lead) • Bully (Lead) • Needi (Lead)

Music videos

Moon Nila has featured in several Malaysian Tamil music videos, including: • Manasu Ippo Parakathu Osarathule (Reacch Productions) • Poradu (Ragava Production) • Lady Bird (DK Dinesh Kumar feat. Psychomantra) • Imadi Moodinaal (Usherclicks) • Nodi Pozhuthil (feat. Kalaivanan Kumaran) • Enakku Kalyanam (DK Dinesh) • Vizhippom Vaa (MSK Productions) • Mahishasura Mardini (Arul Tharum Urume) • Nee Enthan Andne RebirtH (DKI Records)

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Awards and recognition • Malaysia Book of Records (2022) – Most roles in a single series (Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu) • Golden Hibiscus Awards (2022) – Best Versatile Actress • Desam Awards (2022) – Most Promising Actor • Cholan Film Festival (2022) – Best Actress • MYIC Malacca Awards (2022) – Youth Icon Award • FINAS FFM (2022) – Nominated for Best Actress • Astro Ulagam Awards (2023) – Best Actress • Nambikkai Awards (2023) – Best Actress • MICA Awards (2024) – Best Actress & Most Popular Actress • Malaysia Indian Arts & Culture Crystal Award (2024) – Best Actress Icon

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Media presence

Moon Nila has a strong social media following: • Instagram: 365K followers (verified) • Facebook: 71K followers • TikTok: 136K followers, 2.3M likes

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Personal life

Moon Nila describes herself as passionate about performing arts, disciplined in her craft, and a believer in authenticity. She often emphasizes dedication and self-growth, while avoiding gossip and negativity.

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References • [Astro Ulagam News Coverage] • [Malaysia Book of Records – Iraivi Recognition] • [RAAGA Malaysian Star Feature] • [Universiti Malaya “Get Inspired” Program] • [Award Announcements – Desam, Cholan, Astro Ulagam, MICA]

Biography

Moon Nila was born in Selangor as Anitha and worked as a nurse before entering the industry. ^{[1] [2]} While debuting in the film industry, she used her social media name Moon Nila. ^[a] She starred in several soap operas such as Tamil Letchumy as Amy and Yaar Avan as Mayaa. ^{[3] [2]} Regarding the differences between her character in the first and second seasons of Tamil Letchumy, she said that her character was innocent and straight forward in season 1 and bold in season 2. ^[4]

In 2022, she made it to the Malaysia Book of Records for playing nine different roles in the Astro Vinmeen HD soap opera Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu, namely an old lady, a fortune teller, a rich lady, a herbalist, a demented girl, a doctor, a book seller, a teenage girl and a goddess. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2021	Ahamkara		short film
2022	Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan
2023	Rajathanthiram: The Piano	Anitha
	Broken Script	Maya	Indian film
2024	Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir

Television

Year	Title	Role	Channel	Notes
2020–2021	Tamilletchumy	Amy	Astro Vinmeen HD
2020	Yaar Avan	Mayaa
	Deepavali Pokkisham	Guest		Deepavali special
2022	Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu	9 roles
2023	Dejavu 375

Music videos

Year	Title	Music	Lyricist	Singer(s)	Ref.
2020	Nadu Road'u	Santesh	—	Santesh	[8]
	Rebirth Nee Enthan Anbe	Funkyshankar, Prithvi Chandrasekhar	Funkyshankar	Funkyshankar, Urmila Chandrasekhar, Chorus	[9]

Commercial

Year	Organization	Role	Ref.
2023	Cuckoo	Herself	[10]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2021	Raaga.com Malaysian Star of the Month (March)	—	—	—	[11]
2022	Malaysia Book of Records	Most Roles in a Single Drama Series (9)	Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu	Won	[7]
2023	Ulagam Awards	Popular Lead Female (Telemovie/Series)		Won	[12]
			Tamiletchumy season 2	Won
2024	Malaysian Indian Creative Awards (MICA)	Best Actress	Senthozhan Sengkathiravaanan	Won	[13]
		Popular Actress	—	Won

Notes

1. Since she was born on the 20th of the month, her rāśi is Chandra. ^[1]

References

1. "Fun Chat with Actress Moonila I Saravedi Night". Astro Ulagam (in Tamil). December 17, 2022 – via YouTube.
2. Chelvi, S. Tamarai (14 December 2020). "The rising star". The Sun . Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
3. "Tamiletchumy Fame Moon Nila Releases a Shocking Video About the Newest Scam in Town!". Astro Ulagam . 5 March 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
4. "Tamiletchumy S2 Director and Actors Share Their Challenges and Expectations For the Show". Astro Ulagam . 10 August 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
5. "Malaysian actress Moon Nila wants to change female stereotypes in films". The Star . 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
6. "Local Actress Moon Nila Seals a Spot in Malaysia Book of Records!". Astro Ulagam . 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
7. Rai, Shaivitra (22 July 2022). "Actress Moon Nila Holds National Record With Highest Role". Varnam Malaysia. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
8. "Nadu Road'u – Santesh // Official Music Video 2020". April 13, 2020. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024– via YouTube.
9. "Rebirth Nee Enthan Anbe Official Music Video HD". December 19, 2020. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2024– via YouTube.
10. "Conquering Sales Goals: Moon Nila Takes on Cuckoo's Challenge". Astro Ulagam . 31 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
11. "Moon Nila Is Our Malaysian Star Of The Month!". March 24, 2021 – via YouTube.
12. Sabita (6 October 2023). "The Astounding Winners Of Ulagam Awards 2023". Varnam Malaysia. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
13. "3rd MICA Award: A night of triumph for Malaysian Indian Cinema". Citizens Journal. 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.

External links

• Moon Nila at IMDb