Nazriya Nazim made her debut as a child artist in the 2006 Malayalam-language drama film ‘Palunku’ directed by Blessy. The film earned praise from critics. She went on to appear as a child actor in films like ‘Pramani’ (2010) and ‘Oru Naal Varum’ (2010). She made her official debut in the 2013 Malayalam film ‘Maad Dad’ directed by Revathy S Varmha. The film saw negative reviews upon release. That same year, she also starred as ‘Jeena/Veni’ in the Indian black comedy thriller film ‘Neram’ directed by Alphonse Puthren. The film was made in both Malayalam and Tamil languages. ‘Neram’ received a positive response from critics and was a massive box office success, grossing over ₹21 crores on a budget of ₹1.5 crores. Nazim also received several awards for her performance in the film including the ‘Asiavision Award,’ ‘Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award,’ and ‘Filmfare Award South.’
In 2014, she starred as ‘Pooja Mathew’ in the Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film ‘Ohm Shanthi Oshaana’ directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The film opened to a positive reception and was a box office success. Nazim won 2 Asianet Film Awards for her role in the film. That same year, she also won the ‘Kerala State Film Award,’ ‘Asiavision Award,’ and ‘Vanitha Film Award’ for her portrayal of ‘Divya Prakash/Kunju’ in the Indian Malayalam-language coming of age romantic comedy-drama film ‘Bangalore Days.’ She next appeared in films like ‘Thirumanam Enum Nikkah’ (2014), ‘Koode’ (2018), and ‘Trance’ (2020). Apart from films, Nazim has also appeared in television shows like ‘Punyamasathiloode’ (2004), ‘Shruthilayam’ (2005), ‘Chandrakantham -Telequiss’ (2006), ‘Munch Star Singer Junior’ (2010-2012), and ‘Star Singer’ (2012).
Nazim was last seen in the 2020 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film ‘Maniyarayile Ashokan’ directed by Shamzu Zayba. The film received a mixed response from critics. She is all set to appear in the upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film ‘Ante Sundaraniki’ where she will play the role of ‘Leela.’
