She holds a graduate degree in biotechnology and worked for some time, but her 'dream of becoming a heroine never died.' Nithya is a trained classical dancer from Welight Academy as well. Ramu and sister Rachita Ram being classical dancers themselves, and the latter has since appeared in films. Nithya Ram comes from a family of artists with her father K. As of 2017, she played the main lead in the mega hit show Nandini.
She is the elder sister of actress Rachita Ram. She began her career as an actress in Kannadatelevision soap operas. Nithya Ram is an Indian television and film actress who works in Kannada cinema.