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Nayanthara

Nayanthara Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 18 November 1984
  • Place of Birth Bengaluru
  • Occupation Actor
  • Spouse Vignesh Shivan (2022)
  • Education Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Mar Thoma College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
  • Years active 2003-present

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ABOUT Nayanthara

Nayanthara is a leading female actor, mainly know for her films in the south of India. She has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films and in 2015 she was considered as a top paid female actor in the south Indian film industry. Nayanthara made her acting debut with Malayalam film Manassinakkare in 2003. However, she became a household name with the roles she essayed in her Tamil films. Her first Tamil film Ayya, came out in 2004. The same year her her second film Chandramukhi was also released in which she shared the screen with superstar Rajinikanth. Following that she went on to star in several super hit films, including, Vallavan (2006), Billa (2007), Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) among others. After almost a year break, she returned to the big screen with 2013 film Raja Rani, which became a box office hit. And since then she had given several super hit movies. besides her screen roles, Nayanthara is also known for her fitness. She is also dubbed as the 'Lady Superstar' by the industry insiders as she enjoys a significant fan following down south.

Nayanthara FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Annapoorani
  • Annapoorani

    ( 2023 )

  • Toxic
  • Toxic

    ( 2025 )

  • Iraivan
  • Iraivan

    ( 2023 )

  • MMMN
  • MMMN

    ( Not Final )

  • Jawan
  • Jawan

    ( 2023 )

  • Rakkayie
  • Rakkayie

    ( Not Final )

  • Connect
  • Connect

    ( 2022 )

  • AJFC MMMN
  • AJFC MMMN

    ( Not Final )

  • Gold
  • Gold

    ( 2022 )

  • Mookuthi Amman 2
  • Mookuthi Amman 2

    ( Not Final )

  • Godfather
  • Godfather

    ( 2022 )

  • Thani Oruvan 2
  • Thani Oruvan 2

    ( Not Final )

  • O2
  • O2

    ( 2022 )

  • Mannangatti: Since 1960
  • Mannangatti: Since 1960

    ( Not Final )

  • Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal
  • Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal

    ( 2022 )

  • Test
  • Test

    ( Not Final )

  • Annaatthe
  • Annaatthe

    ( 2021 )

  • Benz
  • Benz

    ( Not Final )

  • Aaradugula Bullet
  • Aaradugula Bullet

    ( 2021 )

  • Wikki6
  • Wikki6

    ( Not Final )

  • Netrikann
  • Netrikann

    ( 2021 )

  • Dear Students
  • Dear Students

    ( Not Final )

  • Nizhal
  • Nizhal

    ( 2021 )

  • Paattu
  • Paattu

    ( Not Final )

  • Mookuthi Amman
  • Mookuthi Amman

    ( 2020 )

  • Darbar
  • Darbar

    ( 2020 )

  • Bigil
  • Bigil

    ( 2019 )

  • Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
  • Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

    ( 2019 )

  • Love Action Drama
  • Love Action Drama

    ( 2019 )

  • Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
  • Kolaiyuthir Kaalam

    ( 2019 )

  • Mr. Local
  • Mr. Local

    ( 2019 )

  • Airaa
  • Airaa

    ( 2019 )

  • Viswasam
  • Viswasam

    ( 2019 )

  • Imaikkaa Nodigal
  • Imaikkaa Nodigal

    ( 2018 )

  • Kolamavu Kokila
  • Kolamavu Kokila

    ( 2018 )

  • Jai Simha
  • Jai Simha

    ( 2018 )

  • Velaikkaran
  • Velaikkaran

    ( 2017 )

  • Aramm
  • Aramm

    ( 2017 )

  • Dora
  • Dora

    ( 2017 )

  • Kaashmora
  • Kaashmora

    ( 2016 )

  • Iru Mugan
  • Iru Mugan

    ( 2016 )

  • Babu Bangaram
  • Babu Bangaram

    ( 2016 )

  • Thirunaal
  • Thirunaal

    ( 2016 )

  • Idhu Namma Aalu
  • Idhu Namma Aalu

    ( 2016 )

  • Puthiya Niyamam
  • Puthiya Niyamam

    ( 2016 )

  • Naanum Rowdy Thaan
  • Naanum Rowdy Thaan

    ( 2015 )

  • Life of Josutty
  • Life of Josutty

    ( 2015 )

  • Maya
  • Maya

    ( 2015 )

  • Thani Oruvan
  • Thani Oruvan

    ( 2015 )

  • Masss
  • Masss

    ( 2015 )

  • Bhaskar the Rascal
  • Bhaskar the Rascal

    ( 2015 )

  • Nannbenda
  • Nannbenda

    ( 2015 )

  • Anaamika
  • Anaamika

    ( 2014 )

  • Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
  • Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal

    ( 2014 )

  • Arrambam
  • Arrambam

    ( 2013 )

  • Raja Rani
  • Raja Rani

    ( 2013 )

  • Greeku Veerudu
  • Greeku Veerudu

    ( 2013 )

  • Ethir Neechal
  • Ethir Neechal

    ( 2013 )

  • Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
  • Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum

    ( 2012 )

  • Sri Rama Rajyam
  • Sri Rama Rajyam

    ( 2011 )

  • Super
  • Super

    ( 2010 )

  • Elektra
  • Elektra

    ( 2010 )

  • Boss Engira Baskaran
  • Boss Engira Baskaran

    ( 2010 )

  • Simha
  • Simha

    ( 2010 )

  • Goa
  • Goa

    ( 2010 )

  • Bodyguard
  • Bodyguard

    ( 2010 )

  • Adhurs
  • Adhurs

    ( 2010 )

  • Aadhavan
  • Aadhavan

    ( 2009 )

  • Anjaneyulu
  • Anjaneyulu

    ( 2009 )

  • Villu
  • Villu

    ( 2009 )

  • Twenty:20
  • Twenty:20

    ( 2008 )

  • Aegan
  • Aegan

    ( 2008 )

  • Sathyam
  • Sathyam

    ( 2008 )

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini
  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    ( 2008 )

  • Billa
  • Billa

    ( 2007 )

  • Thulasi
  • Thulasi

    ( 2007 )

  • Sivaji
  • Sivaji

    ( 2007 )

  • Dubai Seenu
  • Dubai Seenu

    ( 2007 )

  • Yogi
  • Yogi

    ( 2007 )

  • Thalaimagan
  • Thalaimagan

    ( 2006 )

  • E
  • E

    ( 2006 )

  • Vallavan
  • Vallavan

    ( 2006 )

  • Boss
  • Boss

    ( 2006 )

  • Kalvanin Kadhali
  • Kalvanin Kadhali

    ( 2006 )

  • Lakshmi
  • Lakshmi

    ( 2006 )

  • Sivakaasi
  • Sivakaasi

    ( 2005 )

  • Ghajini
  • Ghajini

    ( 2005 )

  • Rappakal
  • Rappakal

    ( 2005 )

  • Thaskara Veeran
  • Thaskara Veeran

    ( 2005 )

  • Chandramukhi
  • Chandramukhi

    ( 2005 )

  • Ayya
  • Ayya

    ( 2005 )

  • Natturajavu
  • Natturajavu

    ( 2004 )

  • Vismayathumbathu
  • Vismayathumbathu

    ( 2004 )

  • Manassinakkare
  • Manassinakkare

    ( 2003 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Nayanthara AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actress - 2018 Aramm

  • Best Actress
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actress - 2016 Naanum Rowdy Thaan

  • Best Actress
  • The Asianet Film Awards for Best Actress - 2010 Bodyguard

  • Best Actress - South
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Best Actress - South - 2022 Netrikann

  • Most Versatile Actress Of The Year
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for Most Versatile Actress Of The Year - 2024

  • Best Actress
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actress - 2019 Imaikkaa Nodigal

  • Best Actress
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actress - 2018 Aramm

  • Best Actress
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actress - 2016 Naanum Rowdy Thaan

  • Best Actress
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actress - 2014 Raja Rani

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2018 Aramm

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2017 Puthiya Niyamam

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2016 Naanum Rowdy Thaan

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2014 Raja Rani

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2012 Sri Rama Rajyam

  • Best Actress South
  • The IBNLive Movie Awards for Best Actress South - 2016 Maya

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The IIFA Utsavam for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2016 Maya

  • Best Actress - Women Centric
  • The JFW Movie Awards for Best Actress - Women Centric - 2022 Netrikann

  • Best Actress
  • The Nandi Awards for Best Actress - 2012 Sri Rama Rajyam

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2024 Annapoorani

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2020 Viswasam

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2018 Aramm

  • Best Actress
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress - 2017 Puthiya Niyamam

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2017 Iru Mugan

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2016 Naanum Rowdy Thaan

  • Best Actress: Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress: Critics - 2013 Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2012 Sri Rama Rajyam

  • Best Actress
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2013 Raja Rani

  • Best Actress
  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actress - 2018 Aramm

  • Favorite Heroine
  • The Vijay Awards for Favorite Heroine - 2018 Aramm

  • Best Actress
  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actress - 2014 Raja Rani

  • Favorite Heroine
  • The Vijay Awards for Favorite Heroine - 2009 Yaaradi Nee Mohini

  • Favorite Heroine
  • The Vijay Awards for Favorite Heroine - 2008 Billa

  • Favorite Heroine
  • The Zee Cine Awards Tamil for Favorite Heroine - 2020 Viswasam

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

NAYANTHARA NEWS

The weird and out of the box romantic fables of Vignesh Shivan

September 18, 2025 3:14 pm

As director Vignesh Shivan celebrates his 40th birthday, let us look at what makes him stand out among contemporary Tamil filmmakers working within the romance genre.

Take a peek inside Nayanthara's 7,000 sq. ft colonial bungalow in Chennai: 'My most favourite part is Vignesh’s studio'

September 12, 2025 6:10 pm

The transformation of the property was spearheaded by Nikhita Reddy, founder of The Storey Collective, who turned the vintage space into a chic, functional, and sun-drenched studio-retreat in just 40 days

When Nayanthara revealed why she had no close friends in the film industry; spoke about 'unhealthy' competition among actors: 'It's not a race'

April 18, 2025 5:49 pm

Nayanthara once opened up about her reclusive nature and revealed that she didn't have close friends in the industry.

Nayanthara recalls looking up to Meera Jasmine as a college student, listening to stories about the Malayalam star from her cousin: 'I was always in awe of her'

April 13, 2025 5:07 pm

Nayanthara recently shared how big an icon Meera Jasmine was in the 2000s and how young women, including herself, looked up to her.

Test movie review: Madhavan-Nayanthara-Siddharth film fails to do justice to its cast

April 04, 2025 3:31 pm

Test movie review: The film stars some of the best actors working in the Tamil film industry today -- Nayanthara, Madhavan, Siddharth and Meera Jasmine -- but this convoluted and disappointing film has little to offer.

When Nayanthara opened up about her rivalry with Trisha: 'I don't think I'll call her a friend'

March 30, 2025 8:00 pm

In an old interview, at the peak of their perceived rivalry, Nayanthara minced no words while talking about her peers Namitha and Trisha, among others.

Test trailer: Nayanthara, R Madhavan, and Siddharth make tough choices for their dreams. Watch

March 25, 2025 8:37 pm

Test trailer: In the trailer, Nayanthara, R Madhavan, and Siddharth are seen making life-altering decisions that will determine whether they are seen as heroes or villains.

Inside Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's 7,000 sq ft Chennai studio blending modern luxury with colonial heritage. Watch

March 25, 2025 12:03 pm

Step inside Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's home studio which seamlessly blends modern luxury with colonial heritage.

Siddharth plays a driven 'soldier' in cricket-based film Test; former cricketer R Ashwin launches glimpse

March 13, 2025 5:37 pm

Siddharth plays a cricketer in Sashikanth's directorial debut, Test, which also features Madhavan, Meera Jasmine, and Nayanthara in pivotal roles.

Nayanthara undergoes fasting to play the role of a goddess in Mookuthi Amman 2; Sundar C film goes on floors

March 06, 2025 1:53 pm

Nayanthara, who normally doesn't attend the inaugural pooja of her films, was part of the grand muhurath event, which also had actors like Khushbu, Meena, Ravi Mohan, and the cast and crew of Mookuthi Amman 2 in attendance.

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