Moon Nila Explained
| Moon Nila |
| Birth Name: | Anitha[1] |
| Birth Place: | Selangor, Malaysia |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 2020–present |
Moon Nila is an actress who works in Malaysian Tamil television and films. She was particularly noted for playing multiple roles in the 2022 series Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu.
Biography
Moon Nila was born in Selangor as Anitha and worked as a nurse before entering the industry.[2] While debuting in the film industry, she used her social media name Moon Nila. She starred in several soap operas such as Tamil Letchumy as Amy and Yaar Avan as Mayaa.[3] 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! scope="col"| 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! scope="col"| Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|
| 2020–2021 | Tamilletchumy | Amy | | |
| 2020 | Yaar Avan | Mayaa | |
| Deepavali Pokkisham | Guest | Deepavali special |
| 2022 | Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu | 9 roles | |
| 2023 | Dejavu 375 | | | |
Music videos
Year! scope="col"| Title | Music | Lyricist | Singer(s) | |
|---|
| 2020 | Nadu Road'u | Santesh | | Santesh | [8] |
| Rebirth Nee Enthan Anbe | Funkyshankar, Prithvi Chandrasekhar | Funkyshankar | Funkyshankar, Urmila Chandrasekhar, Chorus | [9] | |
Commercial
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|
| 2021 | Raaga.com Malaysian Star of the Month (March) | | | | [11] |
| 2022 | | Most Roles in a Single Drama Series (9) | Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu | | |
| 2023 | | Popular Lead Female (Telemovie/Series) | | [12] |
| Tamiletchumy season 2 | |
| 2024 | Malaysian Indian Creative Awards (MICA) | Best Actress | Senthozhan Sengkathiravaanan | | [13] |
| Popular Actress | | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Fun Chat with Actress Moonila I Saravedi Night. December 17, 2022. YouTube. Astro Ulagam. ta.
- Web site: The rising star. S. Tamarai. Chelvi. 14 December 2020. The Sun. 29 March 2024. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230403/https://thesun.my/style-life/entertainment/the-rising-star-LX5624937. live.
- Web site: Tamiletchumy Fame Moon Nila Releases a Shocking Video About the Newest Scam in Town!. 5 March 2021. 29 March 2024. Astro Ulagam. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230945/https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/tamiletchumy-fame-moon-nila-releases-shocking-video-about-newest-scam-town-183084. live.
- Web site: Tamiletchumy S2 Director and Actors Share Their Challenges and Expectations For the Show. 10 August 2021. Astro Ulagam. 29 March 2024. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230406/https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/tamiletchumy-s2-director-and-actors-share-their-challenges-and-expectations-show-199362. live.
- Web site: Malaysian actress Moon Nila wants to change female stereotypes in films. 5 August 2022. The Star. 29 March 2024. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230411/https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2022/08/04/malaysian-actress-moon-nila-wants-to-change-female-stereotypes-in-films. live.
- Web site: Local Actress Moon Nila Seals a Spot in Malaysia Book of Records!. 21 July 2022. 29 March 2024. Astro Ulagam. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230404/https://astroulagam.com.my/lifestyle/local-actress-moon-nila-seals-spot-malaysia-book-records-248556. live.
- Web site: Actress Moon Nila Holds National Record With Highest Role. Varnam Malaysia. 22 July 2022. Shaivitra. Rai. 29 March 2024. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328231136/https://varnam.my/63022/actress-moon-nila-holds-national-record-with-highest-role/. live.
- Web site: Nadu Road'u – Santesh // Official Music Video 2020. April 13, 2020. YouTube. December 1, 2024. March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331101946/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJAEHwHTtvM. live.
- Web site: Rebirth Nee Enthan Anbe Official Music Video HD. December 19, 2020. YouTube. December 1, 2024. January 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210109114211/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYAqi_jlAyw. live.
- Web site: Conquering Sales Goals: Moon Nila Takes on Cuckoo's Challenge. 31 October 2023. 29 March 2024. Astro Ulagam. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328231443/https://astroulagam.com.my/lifestyle/conquering-sales-goals-moon-nila-takes-cuckoos-challenge-274484. live.
- Web site: Moon Nila Is Our Malaysian Star Of The Month!. March 24, 2021. YouTube.
- Web site: The Astounding Winners Of Ulagam Awards 2023. Sabita. Varnam Malaysia. 6 October 2023. 29 March 2024. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230405/https://varnam.my/82789/the-astounding-winners-of-ulagam-awards-2023/. live.
- Web site: 3rd MICA Award: A night of triumph for Malaysian Indian Cinema. 2024. Citizens Journal. 29 March 2024. 28 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328230403/https://cj.my/140747/3rd-mica-award-a-night-of-triumph-for-malaysian-indian-cinema/. live.
