Moon Nila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date and age 1989 Malacca, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, host |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | Tamiletchumy, Pasanga, Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu, Dejavu 375, Maaya Reggai |
Moon Nila (born 20 November 1989) is a Malaysian Tamil actress and media personality. [1] She is best known for her lead roles in Malaysian Tamil television dramas including Tamiletchumy, Pasanga, Yaar Avan, Dejavu 375 and Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu. In 2022, she entered the Malaysia Book of Records for portraying the most roles in a single drama series with nine different characters in Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu. [2]
Moon Nila was born in Malacca, Malaysia, and later moved to Kuala Lumpur. Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked as a nurse. [3] She has spoken about her humble background and her passion for performing arts, emphasising dedication, discipline, and portraying strong female characters with dignity.
Moon Nila rose to fame with her portrayal of **Amy** in Tamiletchumy (2020–2022), which became one of the highest-rated Tamil series on Astro Vaanavil. [4]
Her notable television works include:
She has also acted in Malay dramas including Iktibar (TV3) and Agam Puram (RTM TV2).
Moon Nila transitioned into films with diverse leading roles:
Upcoming projects include Coffee Lover, Kathal Enbathu Sabama, Yathrigan, Nila Nila Odiva and Sindhurela.
She has performed in stage plays such as portraying **Avvaiyar**, and hosted several programmes including Ennaa Seiya Pogirai (Astro), Moon Nila with Zee Stars (Zee TV India), and SaReGaMaPa auditions (Zee TV Malaysia).
Moon Nila has featured in over ten music videos including Poradu (Ragava Production), Lady Bird (feat. DK Dinesh Kumar & Psychomantra), and Nodi Pozhuthil (KalaiVanan Kumaran).
She has also acted in short films such as Yennai Maatrum Kathale, Ahamkara, Deepavali, Bully and Needi.
Moon Nila has received multiple national recognitions for her work:
Moon Nila is an active media personality with a significant following. Her Instagram account is verified with over **365,000 followers**, and she has 136,000 followers on TikTok and 71,000 on Facebook. [6]
She was also selected as **Malaysian Star of the Month** by RAAGA in 2025. [7]
Moon Nila has often spoken about her values, noting her dislike for gossip and her respect for discipline and sincerity. [8]