Nainika Anasuru, born on August 27, 2001, in Jharsuguda, Odisha, India, is an Indian dancer, actress, and social media influencer. She holds Indian nationality and follows Hinduism. Fluent in Odia, Telugu, and English, Nainika pursued her education at St. Mary’s Senior Secondary School in Jharsuguda. She currently resides in Hyderabad, Telangana. Nainika is active on Instagram under the handle @_.nainikadances, where she engages with over 950K+ followers.
Nainika began her dance journey at the age of five, receiving training in Bharatanatyam, jazz, belly dance, contemporary, hip hop, and salsa. She gained national recognition as a finalist in Dance India Dance Season 6 (2017), where she secured the third runner-up position. Her performances in Telugu dance reality shows Dhee 13: Kings vs Queens (2021) and Dhee 14: The Dancing Icon (2022) further showcased her versatility. In 2022, she made her acting debut with the web series Maa Oori Ramayanam and earned the Best Actress (2nd place) award at the IFH National Level Short Film Awards for Pilla Padesave in 2023. Nainika also participated in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 in 2024, entering as the thirteenth contestant and staying in the house for 36 days.
In her personal life, Nainika is currently unmarried and maintains a private lifestyle. She continues to connect with her audience through social media, sharing updates about her work and engaging with fans.