Baby Nakshathra, also known as Nakshathra CM, is a young Indian child actress and social-media personality who has gained attention through her work in Malayalam and South Indian cinema. She is currently receiving wider recognition for playing Manemma, Ravi Teja’s daughter, in the Telugu film Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana. The film revolves around the emotional relationship between a father and daughter, giving Nakshathra an important role alongside Ravi Teja and Priya Bhavani Shankar.
Nakshathra is reportedly from Kannur, Kerala, and had already appeared in multiple projects before Irumudi. Malayalam media reports identify her as an influencer and actress and list projects including Pet Detective, I Know Nobody and Dad, the latter featuring Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar. Her natural performance and screen presence have helped her attract attention despite being a young performer.
In Irumudi, Nakshathra plays the daughter of Ravi Teja's character, Trinadh. The father-daughter relationship is one of the central elements of the film, and reviews have specifically praised the chemistry between Ravi Teja and Nakshathra. One review described her as natural and convincing in the role, while audience discussions have also highlighted her performance as one of the film's strengths.