A computer engineering degree by qualification and an actress by choice, Deekshitha Manikkam is primarily seen in Tamil movies. A finalist at the Miss South India, Deekshitha was seen in the web series Happy To Be Single in 2013 before making her movie debut in 2014 with the movie Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane. Following her debut, she has worked in the movies Thirumanam Enum Nikkah, Aagam, and Nagarvalam.