Shivada Nair, whose real name is Sreelekha Nair, began her acting career with a small role in the Malayalam anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009). However, her breakthrough came with the Tamil film Nedunchaalai (2014), where she played the role of Manga, earning widespread recognition. Over the years, she has built a reputation for portraying strong, layered characters in both Malayalam and Tamil films, balancing commercial and critically acclaimed projects.
Educated at Viswajyothi CMI Public School, Angamaly, and later graduating with a B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering from Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering Technology, Shivada initially pursued academics before entering cinema. She married her longtime boyfriend Murali Krishnan in 2015, and the couple has a daughter. Despite family commitments, she continues to be active in films, admired for her natural acting style and screen presence.