Ritika Nayak is now well-known in Telugu movies. People like her acting because it feels real and honest. She works very hard each day to get better. She does not have any family in the film business. Even with that, she got a chance to work in Tollywood. She always picks good roles and does well in them.
Early Life and Education
Ritika Nayak was born on 27 October 2000 in Delhi. She was raised in a middle-class family that is Odia. She went to Delhi Police Public School in Safdarjung Enclave. After this, she finished her studies at Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women at University of Delhi.
Ritika grew up in a family with deep Odia roots. What she gets from her family teaches her to work hard every day. She stays with her goals and does not give up when it gets tough. When Ritika was at school, she wanted to do well in her classes. She also liked to try new things at creative work, and this helped her learn new skills and grow over time.
Entry into Modeling and Acting
Ritika got noticed when she won the Delhi Times Fresh Face Season 12 in 2019. This win helped more people learn about her. It gave her the chance to start working in modelling. she gave her best performance every time.”
Soon, she began trying for acting jobs in Telugu movies. Learning to speak the language became a daily challenge. Adapting to the workings of the film industry there took time. Each day brought new experiences and lessons. But she put in a lot of hard work. She had talent, so she began to do well very quickly.
Film Debut and Breakthrough
Ritika made her acting debut in the 2022 film ‘Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam In this film, she played the role of Pasupuleti Vasudha. Many people said that she did a good job in her part. She was also chosen for the SIIMA Award for Best Female – Telugu because of it.
This job made people see her in a new way. They began to think that she could do well in the industry. She started to get more attention from others. Many people saw that she has skill.
Recent Projects and Rise to Fame
In 2025, Ritika was in the fantasy movie “Mirai”. She played Vibha in the film. Her time in the movie was short. But people and critics liked the way she showed her feelings and how she looked on the screen.
She was in “Hi Nanna” (2023). Right now, she is working on new movies. One is called “Duet” with Anand Deverakonda. The other is “VT15”. It is a horror-comedy made in two languages. These movies show she can do many jobs in a film. This also shows she likes to try out new ideas and play different roles.
Net Worth
Ritika Nayak has a net worth of about $200,000 to $300,000 USD in 2025. That is around ₹1.6 to ₹2.4 crore INR. She got this money from acting, modeling, and brand deals. As she keeps working, she will get even more money in the years to come.
Approach to Career
Ritika wants to play parts that count. She does not care about looking rich or proving something to others. Ritika does not want to get chosen for only one type of role every time. Her main goal in acting is not fame. She works hard at each job and does not stop trying. This shows she wants people to see her as a good actress in South Indian movies.
Social Media and Public Image
Ritika is on Instagram. She puts up photos and videos of what goes on behind the scenes. You can see her styles on there, and she talks about things that are new in her films. Since “Mirai,” more people know her name. A lot of people feel she is true to herself and works hard. Because of this, many of us look up to her.
Conclusion
Ritika Nayak grew up in Delhi, and her family is from Odisha. Now, she works hard to be known in Tollywood. She uses her skills every day. Ritika makes good choices at work. She gets new projects and meets many people. A lot of people follow her now. All of this shows that her future in Telugu movies will be good.
