Nyla Usha Biography, Dob, Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth In 2025

Nyla Usha distinguished herself as an Indian actress, model, radio jockey, and television personnel, all of which would prove valuable in establishing her career very successfully in the Malayalam film industry. She was born on 25th March 1984 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and raised in the UAE. Blends of charm and charisma with exceptional talents made her stand as one of the commonly recognized names in South Indian cinema and media.
Early Life and Education
Nyla Gopakumar's birth to parents, Gopakumar and Usha Kumari, took place in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. She has two siblings, brother Kannan Gopakumar and sister Aathira Usha, who herself is also a digital creator and model. Her schooling was completed at Holy Angels' Convent in Thiruvananthapuram, after which she went to do her degree in English from All Saints College. Nyla was naturally drawn towards an acting career despite the fact that she completed her degree in literature.
Personal Life
In January 2007, Nyla married digital creator Rona Rajan. They have a son, Aarnav Rajan. Nyla frequently posts snapshots of her family life, mainly presenting herself as being a devoted mother and a wife in public. Also, she is a cousin of the late Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan, adding to her lineage of skills in film.
Career Journey
After Nyla started as a radio jockey in Dubai, she gained popularity very quickly and was awarded a Masala Award for Best Radio Presenter in the year 2012. The first prominent film in which she starred was Kunjananthante Kada, released in 2013, with the actress playing her character, Chithira, opposite the actor Mammootty. The performance subsequently won her the Asiavision Award for Best Debut Actress, thus paving the way for a successful career in acting.
Nyla acted in a bunch of other Malayalam movies after her debut-Punyalan Agarbattis (2013), Gangster (2014), Fireman (2015), Pretham (2016), Punyalan Private Limited (2017), and one of the blockbusters, Lucifer (2019). For 2019, the tale won her acclaim for performance-related aspects, including the coveted Ramu Karyat Award and Vanitha Film Award for Best Character Actress.
In 2016, she hosted the Minute to Win It game show on Mazhavil Manorama that brought her into the television industry as a very good presenter.
Style and recognition
She was 1st Runner-Up for Dubai Most Elegant Instagram Influencer 2021, and that recognition made its way beyond the film and television world. Her fashion and public persona have earned her quite a number of loyal followers on social media, where she shares several posts concerning her work along with other personal and travel moments.
Likes and Dislikes in Personal Affairs
Nyla is non-veg as far as food is concerned, and it includes dancing, anchoring, and travel as her hobbies. Her favorite actor is Mammootty, and she admires director Abhilash Joshiy. She owns luxury cars like Audi A7 and Range Rover, signifying her success in her career.
From her humble beginnings as a radio presenter, to being loved and esteemed by many in Malayalam cinema, Nyla Usha continues to grow as an artist and leave an unforgettable mark across multiple platforms.