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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

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 2 Update: Deleted scenes from Chiranjeevi film to release on YouTube; sells over 1.5 million tickets for Thursday on BookMyShow

January 15, 2026 8:15 am

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG) Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 2 Updates: Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the Chiranjeevi film has crossed the Rs 60 crore mark in India. Worldwide, the family entertainer has crossed the Rs 120 crore mark.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 1: Chiranjeevi film crosses Rs 55 cr mark in India

January 14, 2026 8:37 am

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG) Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1: On Monday, its first day of release, the Chiranjeevi film earned around Rs 28.5 crore net in India. Meanwhile, its worldwide collection stands at Rs 84 crore.

Yash’s Toxic in trouble over teaser; AAP lodges complaint with Karnataka Women’s Commission

January 12, 2026 8:33 pm

While fans hailed the Toxic teaser's stylised setting and vibe, a section of the internet pointed out how director Geetu Mohandas "objectified women."

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu movie review: Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi settle for easy, contrived laughs

January 13, 2026 9:29 pm

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu movie review: 70-year-old Chiranjeevi is dynamic as ever, and Nayanthara is at her radiant best. But the film makes a low-effort attempt at entertaining us, and only a few parts work well.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Movie Review Updates: Chiranjeevi film crosses Rs 28 crore mark in India

January 14, 2026 8:05 am

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG) Telugu Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: The action comedy is a significant project for Chiranjeevi, especially since his last movie, Bhola Shankar, bombed.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Movie Release Date, Ticket Price, Advance Booking, Cast and Box Office Prediction

January 11, 2026 12:43 pm

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG) Telugu Movie Release Date, trailer, tickets price, Advance Booking, Box Office Collection Prediction: The Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara film is expected to become Chiranjeevi's biggest opener till date.

Toxic: Nayanthara's first look as Ganga in the Yash starrer is all about glamour and guns

December 31, 2025 12:29 pm

Toxic: After Huma Qureshi and Kiara Advani, Lady Superstar Nayanthara's first look from Toxic A Fairytale for Grown Ups is leaving the internet mind blown.

Nayanthara gets Rs 10 cr Rolls-Royce from husband Vignesh Shivan on birthday, see photos

November 19, 2025 3:02 pm

Vignesh Shivan gifts Rolls Royce worth Rs 10 crores to wife Nayanthara on her birthday and posts picture on instagram.

The clever duality at the heart of Nayanthara's superstardom

November 18, 2025 3:31 pm

As Nayanthara turns 41, we look back at the smart ways in which she continues to subvert the token “female superstar” label.

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