Ritika Nayak (ঋতিকা নায়ক) is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She debuted with Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam (2022), playing her breakthrough role as Vasudha.

Ritika Nayak was born on 27 October 1997 in Delhi, India into an Odia family. She completed her schooling from Delhi Police Public School, Safdurjung Enclave. She has won the 12th season of Delhi Times' Fresh Face in 2019. After participating in various auditions across cities, she was cast in Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam (2022), her debut film. She played the role of Vasudha, which was her breakthrough and was nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu.