Nikhil Gowda Biography: Wife, Age, Son, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Grandfather, Instagram

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is a renowned Indian actor and politician, celebrated for his contributions to the Kannada and Telugu film industries and his active involvement in Karnataka’s political landscape as a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party.

Profile

• Full Name: Nikhil Kumaraswamy
• Stage Name: Nikhil Gowda
• Born: January 22, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Politician
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Parents: H. D. Kumaraswamy, Anitha Kumaraswamy
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Revathi Manju
• Children: One son
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: ₹74 crore INR

Early Life and Education

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a distinguished actor and politician, was born on January 22, 1988, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Raised by his parents, H. D. Kumaraswamy, a former Karnataka Chief Minister, and Anitha Kumaraswamy, a politician and film producer, Nikhil grew up in a prominent political and cinematic family.

His grandfather, H. D. Deve Gowda, is a former Prime Minister of India.

Nikhil developed an early passion for cricket, excelling in the sport during his childhood.

He completed his schooling at Carmel School and Clarence School in Bengaluru but left his pre-university course midway.

Later, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration through correspondence from Periyar University, Salem, in 2011.

His ethnicity is Indian, and he follows Hinduism.

Career

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a versatile actor and politician, began his career in the entertainment industry with his debut in the 2016 Kannada-Telugu bilingual film Jaguar, where he played the role of Krishna.

The film earned him the SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actor (Male) in Kannada and a TSR Film Award for Best Debutant Actor (Male) in Telugu.

He continued to build his acting portfolio with films such as Seetharama Kalyana (2019), Kurukshetra (2019), and Rider (2021), establishing himself as a notable figure in the Kannada film industry.

In politics, Nikhil joined the Janata Dal (Secular) party in 2018, campaigning during the Karnataka Assembly Elections.

He contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Mandya as a JD(S) candidate but lost to independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh.

In 2023, he ran for the Karnataka Assembly election from Ramanagara, losing to Congress candidate Iqbal Hussain.

He also contested the 2024 Channapatna bypoll but was defeated by Congress’ C. P. Yogeshwara.

Nikhil served as the president of the JD(S) Youth Wing until resigning in 2023, taking responsibility for the party’s electoral losses.

His dual career in cinema and politics reflects his strong connection to both fields, influenced by his family’s legacy.

Awards and Nominations

• SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actor (Male) – Kannada (2016) for Jaguar
• TSR Film Award for Best Debutant Actor (Male) – Telugu (2016) for Jaguar
• Nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actor (Male) – Telugu for Jaguar

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nikkukumaraswamy
• Facebook Handle: Nikhil Kumaraswamy
• Twitter Handle: @nikhil_kumar04

Personal Life

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a prominent actor and politician, was born into a politically influential family in Bengaluru.

On February 10, 2020, he got engaged to Revathi Manju, the grand-niece of Congress leader and former Karnataka Housing Minister M. Krishnappa, in a private ceremony at Taj West End, Bengaluru.

The couple married on April 17, 2020, at a farmhouse near Bidadi in Ramanagara, adhering to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

They welcomed a son, whose name has not been publicly disclosed.

Previously, Nikhil was engaged to Swathi M. Gowda in 2015, but the engagement was called off due to personal differences.

He enjoys a luxurious lifestyle, owning high-end cars like a Lamborghini Gallardo, Range Rover, and Hummer.

Nikhil is passionate about fitness, maintaining a private gym, and enjoys traveling and socializing with friends.

Filmography

• Jaguar (2016) – Krishna
• Seetharama Kalyana (2019) – Lead Role
• Kurukshetra (2019) – Abhimanyu
• Rider (2021) – Lead Role

Net Worth

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a celebrated actor and politician, has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹74 crore INR.

His wealth is derived from his acting career, political engagements, and family-associated businesses, including his role as a director at Kasthuri Medias Pvt. Ltd.