Ritika Nayak is a rising Indian actress and model, best known for her debut in the Telugu film Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam (2022). Born in Delhi on 2000-10-26, she has quickly become a prominent face in Telugu cinema, admired for her expressive acting and charm.
Ritika Nayak, born on 26 October 2000 in Delhi, India, is an actress who primarily works in Telugu films. She grew up in an Odia family and completed her schooling at Delhi Police Public School, Safdurjung Enclave, later graduating from Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi. Her journey into the entertainment industry began when she won the Delhi Times Fresh Face Season 12 (2019), which gave her recognition and opened doors to modeling and acting opportunities. She later appeared as a celebrity judge in Season 15 of the same contest.
Her acting career took off with her debut role as Vasudha in Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam (2022), which earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. She has since starred in films like Mirai (2025), which became her highest-grossing release. Ritika is celebrated for her natural screen presence and has quickly established herself as one of the promising young talents in Telugu cinema.