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| name = Nayanthara | ||
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| birth_name = Diana Mariam Kurian | |||
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| birth_name = Diana Mariam Kurian | |||
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|11|18}}<ref>. Sify.com (2011-11-19). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref><ref>. Sify.com (2008-12-05). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> | |||
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| religion = Hindu | |||
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| yearsactive = 2003–present | |||
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'''Nayanthara'''<!---DO NOT CHANGE. She legally changed her name to Nayanthara, which is not anymore a stage name. It should come first as per MOS:CHANGEDNAME and MOS:LEGALNAME.---> (born '''Diana Mariam Kurian'''; 18 November 1984) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in ] cinema, alongside ] and ] cinema. One of the highest-paid actresses in ], Nayanthara was the only South Indian actress to be featured in the '']'' "Celebrity 100" list of 2018.<ref name="NFIL">{{cite web |title=Nayanthara, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal highest paid women in south: Forbes 100 list |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nayanthara-pv-sindhu-and-saina-nehwal-highest-paid-women-south-forbes-100-list-92812 |date=5 December 2018 |access-date=5 December 2018 |archive-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903211212/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nayanthara-pv-sindhu-and-saina-nehwal-highest-paid-women-south-forbes-100-list-92812 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/five-films-that-make-nayanthara-a-lady-superstar-imagegallery-kollywood-ulsgv8bgccbjb.html |title=Five films that make Nayanthara a Lady Superstar |website=] |access-date=11 December 2020 |archive-date=4 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204120850/https://www.sify.com/movies/five-films-that-make-nayanthara-a-lady-superstar-imagegallery-kollywood-ulsgv8bgccbjb.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She has acted in more than 75 films in a career spanning over two decades and has won ], such as five ], one ], a ] and seven ] Awards. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara, The Unconventional Superstar |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/nayanthara-the-unconventional-superstar/70975/1 |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Asish |date=2020-11-18 |title=7 reasons why Nayanthara is the Lady Superstar |url=https://sambadenglish.com/nayanthara-birthday-queen-of-south-cinema/ |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=Sambad English |language=en}}</ref> | |||
'''Nayantara''' (born 18 November 1984 as '''Diana Mariam Kurian''')<ref name="behindwoods1">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-02/nayanthara-prabhu-deva-08-08-11.html|title=Nayanthara converts to Hinduism|publisher=Behindwoods|date=8 August 2011|accessdate=9 August 2011}}</ref> is an Indian film actress from ], who appears in ]. She made her acting debut in the 2003 ] '']'' and followed with '']'' (2004) before foraying into ] and ]. | |||
Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film '']'' (2003). She made her debut in Tamil cinema with '']'' (2005), in Telugu with '']'' (2006) and Kannada with '']'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/feature/not-easy-to-be-in-film-industry-feel-blessed-for-love-nayanthara/1303323/|title = Not easy to be in film industry, feel blessed for love: Nayanthara| website=] | date=7 January 2023 }}</ref> | |||
She made her debut in Tamil cinema in 2005 with '']'' and a year later in Telugu with '']'', after which she was the female lead in numerous commercially successful Tamil and Telugu films, making herself as one of the most sought after actresses in Tamil and Telugu cinema.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14226712&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> In 2010, she also made her ] film debut through the film '']''. Her portrayal of ] in '']'' (2011) earned her ] and ]. | |||
Her portrayal of ] in the mythological film '']'' (2011) earned her the ] and the ]. She won the ] and ], for her performances in the romantic comedy '']'' (2013), the action comedy '']'' (2015) and the political drama '']'' (2017). She was awarded the ] for her performance in the crime drama '']'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|title=Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)|website=filmfare.com|access-date=13 February 2023|archive-date=16 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416113129/https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Nayanthara went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema with such female-led films as '']'' (2014), '']'' (2015), '']'' (2017), '']'' (2017), '']'' (2018), '']'' (2019), '']'' (2020), '']'' (2021) and '']'' (2023). | |||
Her other notable films include '']'' (2005), '']'' (2005), '']'' (2007), '']'' (2008), '']'' (2010), '']'' (2012), '']'' (2015), '']'' (2016), '']'' (2019), '']'' (2019), '']'' (2019). She expanded into Hindi cinema with '']'' (2023).<ref name="LDTNVS">{{Cite web |title=From a heroine to Kollywood's 'Lady Superstar': Tracing Nayanthara's phenomenal journey |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/heroine-kollywoods-lady-superstar-tracing-nayantharas-phenomenal-journey-1155870 |access-date=7 September 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |date=5 July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=31 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831222052/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/heroine-kollywoods-lady-superstar-tracing-nayantharas-phenomenal-journey-1155870 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=ABP News |date=2023-12-28 |title='Lady Superstar'Nayanthara Completes 20 Years In Film Industry; Pens Note For Fans |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/south-cinema/lady-superstar-nayanthara-completes-20-years-in-film-industry-pens-note-for-fans-1652840 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
In addition to her acting career, Nayanthara is a philanthropist and owns a production house called "Rowdy Pictures". Nayanthara is married to filmmaker ], with whom she has two children.<ref name="LSDMK">{{Cite web |date=18 November 2020 |title=Birthday Special: 7 Reasons Why Nayanthara Is The Lady Superstar {{!}} Sambad English |url=https://sambadenglish.com/nayanthara-birthday-queen-of-south-cinema/ |access-date=7 January 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027095436/https://sambadenglish.com/nayanthara-birthday-queen-of-south-cinema/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Nayanthara was born as Diana Mariam Kurian<ref name="livemirror2">{{Cite web |last=Vats |first=Arushi |date=18 November 2019 |title=Top 11 unknown & interesting facts about the lady superstar Nayanthara |url=https://www.thelivemirror.com/nayanthara-unknown-facts/ |url-status=live |access-date=26 August 2021 |website=The Live Mirror |language=en-US |archive-date=18 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618060802/https://www.thelivemirror.com/nayanthara-unknown-facts/}}</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150657/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-birthday-special-nayantara-turns-28/20121119.htm |date=24 September 2015 }}. Rediff.com (19 November 2012). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> on 18 November 1984<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100138/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/happy-birthday-nayantara/1/10523.html |date=2 April 2015 }}. indiatoday.com (5 December 2008). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125061833/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/birthday-special-nayantaras-fashiobale-screen-avatars/20141118.htm |date=25 January 2015 }} rediff.com (18 November 2014)</ref> in ].<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Nayanthara-in-Sandalwood-now/articleshow/5452870.cms |newspaper=] |title=Nayanthara in Sandalwood now |date=17 January 2010 |access-date=19 March 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111910/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Nayanthara-in-Sandalwood-now/articleshow/5452870.cms%20 |url-status=live}}</ref> Nayanthara belongs to a ] ] family hails from ], ],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajendran |first1=Sowmya |title='Love Action Drama' review: Nivin-Nayanthara's romcom is out of fresh ideas |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/love-action-drama-review-nivin-nayantharas-romcom-out-fresh-ideas-108523 |work=The News Minute |date=7 September 2019 |language=en |access-date=10 January 2024 |archive-date=10 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110123547/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/love-action-drama-review-nivin-nayantharas-romcom-out-fresh-ideas-108523 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was born to Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian.<ref name="The Telegraph">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |location=Calcutta, India |work=The Telegraph |title=Tamil filmdom's top stars ' Kerala women |date=14 May 2006 |access-date=15 October 2013 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025125032/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her elder brother, Leno, lives in ], ].<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |website=] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001070803/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> As her father was an ] official, Nayanthara studied in various parts of India.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> | |||
Nayantara was born in Bangalore, ],<ref name="indiatimes1"/> to ] ] parents Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp | location=Calcutta, India | work=The Telegraph | title=Tamil filmdoms top stars ' Kerala women | date=14 May 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6240.html |title=Nayanthara: A Dream comes true |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=25 January 2005 |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Her brother, Leno, who is nine years elder to her, lives in ].<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> As her father was an ] official, she studied in various parts of India, mainly in ].<ref name="autogenerated1"/> She did her schooling in ], ], Gujarat and ]. Following his retirement, they settled in ], where she continued her college studies, at the ] schools in ]. In ], she studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School and then attended Marthoma College for her ] in ].<ref>. Specials.rediff.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> | |||
Nayanthara did her schooling in ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/web-stories/educational-qualifications-of-south-indian-actresses-878 | title=Educational Qualifications of South Indian Actresses | date=4 February 2022 | access-date=23 July 2022 | archive-date=9 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152228/https://www.sentinelassam.com/web-stories/educational-qualifications-of-south-indian-actresses-878 | url-status=live }}</ref> She studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School, Thirumoolapuram in ]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994470606/South-Actresses-with-High-Educational-Qualification | title=South Actresses with High Educational Qualification | access-date=23 July 2022 | archive-date=9 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994470606/South-Actresses-with-High-Educational-Qualification | url-status=live }}</ref> and then attended ], ] for her ] in ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518053513/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south6.htm |date=18 May 2013 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/nayanthara-lady-superstar_in_5e2abf53c5b6779e9c30d673 | title=From Diana to Nayanthara: The Making of A 'Lady Superstar' | date=26 January 2020 | access-date=7 September 2022 | archive-date=7 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907084959/https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/nayanthara-lady-superstar_in_5e2abf53c5b6779e9c30d673 | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
===Debut in Malayalam cinema ( |
===Debut in Malayalam cinema (2003–2004)=== | ||
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She began her acting career in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. While studying at college, Nayanthara worked part-time as a model.<ref name="rediff2005" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Anthikkad |first1=Sathyan |title=നയൻതാരയിൽ വീണുപോയി |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/excerpts/sathyan-anthikkad-aathmaavinte-adikkurippukal-malayalam-news-1.1252380 |access-date=29 October 2017 |work=] |date=19 August 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171029170751/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/excerpts/sathyan-anthikkad-aathmaavinte-adikkurippukal-malayalam-news-1.1252380 |archive-date=29 October 2017 |language=ml |url-status=live}}</ref> She was spotted by director ], who had seen some of her modelling assignments and approached her to play a pivotal role in his film '']'' (2003).<ref name="rediff2005"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518053407/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south5.htm |date=18 May 2013 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Although she turned down the offer initially, as she was not interested in films, she gave in eventually and agreed to do "just that one film".<ref name="rediff2005"/> ''Manassinakkare'' went on to become a big financial success and she continued to receive acting offers. Both her releases in 2004, ''Natturajavu'' by ], and ]'s psychological thriller '']'', saw her co-starring alongside ]; while she played the protagonist's adopted sister in the former, she portrayed a ghost in the latter.<ref>. Sify.com (6 December 2004). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Her performance in ''Vismayathumbathu'', in particular, was lauded, with critics claiming that she had "stolen the thunder with her author-backed role",<ref>. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> and was "the revelation of the film".<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718125355/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/7049.html |date=18 July 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (4 April 2004). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> | ||
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===Early work in Tamil and Telugu cinema (2005–2007)=== | ||
Nayanthara subsequently started appearing in Tamil and Telugu films. In 2005, she was cast in ] '']'', debuting in the ] as lead heroine of the movie. ''Behindwoods.com'' stated that she had made a "sensational debut in Tamil",<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621064433/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/ayya_review.html |date=21 June 2013 }}. Behindwoods (17 January 2005). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> while a reviewer from Nowrunning.com said that her "presence with her beautiful smile is crowd winning".<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111211044/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/1973/tamil/ayya/393/review.htm |date=11 January 2014 }}. Nowrunning.com (12 January 2005). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> While still shooting for ''Ayya'', she was selected for the ] film '']'',<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104001213/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south1.htm |date=4 January 2012 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> after its director ]'s wife had seen ''Manassinakkare'' and recommended her.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518052822/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/12slid3.htm |date=18 May 2013 }}. Specials.rediff.com (12 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> The film ran for over 800 days in theatres,{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} eventually turning Nayanthara into one of the most-sought after actresses in Tamil.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14226712&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |website=] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002074238/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14226712&cid=2408 |archive-date=2 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She also acted in Malayalam, '']'' and '']'' both co-starring with ]. Later that year she appeared in ]' '']'', in which she played a secondary female character.She was also portrayed in an item song in the film.<ref name="autogenerated2"/> Nayanthara then accepted to appear in an ] as herself in the ]-directed ] '']''.<ref>. Sify.com (6 August 2005). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> | |||
Nayanthara's first release in 2006 was '']''. ''Indiaglitz.com'' stated her performance was the "strength of the film".<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607014420/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7547.html |date=7 June 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (18 February 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> She next made her debut in ], starring in the film '']'', following which she performed in '']''. Three Tamil films in which she enacted the lead female characters – '']'', '']'' and '']'' – were released simultaneously during Deepavali 2006.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301211754/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/12slid1.htm |date=1 March 2011 }}. Specials.rediff.com (12 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> All three films opened to mixed reviews.<ref>. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref name="autogenerated4">. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> In ''Vallavan'', she portrayed a lecturer who falls in love with a student younger than her. Sify wrote: "Nayanthara virtually walks away with the film and has never looked so beautiful. She looks gorgeous especially in songs and does justice to her well-etched out role".<ref>. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> The science fiction thriller ''E'' featured Nayanthara in the role of a bar dancer. Reviewers from Rediff stated that she made an impact.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143938/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/23e.htm |date=24 September 2015 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Indiaglitz said she was "very adequate and impressive in a slightly complicated role",<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203160312/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7785.html |date=3 February 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (20 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> and that she had "come up with a good performance".<ref name="autogenerated4" /> In ''Thalaimagan'', she played a news reporter, with critics agreeing that she did not have much to do in the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700030200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109024535/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700030200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 November 2006 |location=Chennai, India |work=] |title=An action-filled 100! – Thalaimagan |date=27 October 2006}}</ref> | |||
===Public recognition and widespread success (2007–2013)=== | |||
In 2008 she had five releases, four of which were in Tamil. Her first release, the family entertainer '']'' was critically acclaimed and one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year. Nayantara's portrayal of Keerthi was appreciated by critics. Behindwoods.com wrote: "Nayan dispels her bombshell act and proves that she can more than just that. She breaks into tears when needed, shows vicious contempt when rubbed the wrong way in the name of love, and looks endearing in songs". Nowrunning.com cited that she "exhibits her acting skills in full measure gives a moving performance in emotional scenes",<ref></ref> while ]'s critic wrote that she looked "sensational and has done a great job in perhaps the meatiest role she has done so far".<ref>. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> She won the ] for second consecutive year,<ref>. IndiaGlitz (2009-06-15). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> as well as a nomination for the ] at the ]. Her subsequent releases, however, '']'' opposite ], '']'' opposite ] and '']'' opposite ], were all unsuccessful, while '']'' became an average grosser. Her only successful release in 2009 was '']'' with ] which released in October of that year. | |||
Nayanthara regained her status in Tamil cinema by starring in the ]-directed ] ] (2007). A remake of the ], it went on to become a success at the box office,{{vague|date=November 2015}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/billa-hits-a-century-news-tamil-kkftJhhddhe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028103014/http://sify.com/movies/billa-hits-a-century-news-tamil-kkftJhhddhe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 October 2010 |title=Billa hits a century! |website=] |date=22 March 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> with Nayanthara receiving critical and popular acclaim for her performance as Sasha in her new glamorous look.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14582061&cid=2408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231043236/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14582061&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 December 2007 |title=Welcome to |website=] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> '']'' heaped praise on her, describing her as a "show-stopper". The reviewer further wrote: "Nayanthara has gone full throttle to look her sexiest best She has a beautiful body which she flaunts daringly and is also able to bring out the cold aloofness and bitterness of her character.<ref>. Sify.com. Retrieved 2012-04-10.</ref> Similarly a critic from Nowrunning.com noted that she looked "great in mini-skirts, jacket, dark glasses and tall boots".<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226005332/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4506/tamil/billa/1436/review.htm |date=26 February 2012 }}. Nowrunning.com (15 December 2007). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Her performance in ''Billa'' earned her first nomination for the ], in addition to winning the ]. The same year, she also starred in the Telugu action drama ] alongside ], which proved to be a commercial success and her performance earned her first nomination for the ]. | |||
In 2008, she had five releases, four of which were in Tamil. Her first release was the family entertainer '']''. ''Behindwoods.com'' wrote: "Nayanthara dispels her bombshell act and proves that she can more than just that. She breaks into tears when needed, shows vicious contempt when rubbed the wrong way in the name of love, and looks endearing in songs". ''Nowrunning.com'' stated that she "exhibits her acting skills in full measure gives a moving performance in emotional scenes",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/yaaradi-nee-mohini-review.html |title=YAARADI NEE MOHINI MOVIE REVIEW – Behindwoods.com DHANUSH Nayanthara YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA Selvaraghavan Jawahar Karthik Kumar Raghuvaran yaaradi nee mohini movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery |access-date=16 August 2016 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221115/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/yaaradi-nee-mohini-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref> while Sify's critic wrote that she looked "sensational and has done a great job in perhaps the meatiest role she has done so far".<ref>. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> She won the Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine for the second consecutive year,{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} in addition to her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. | |||
===2010-2011=== | |||
In 2010, all her releases, which featured her as the female lead, turned out to be commercial successes: she had five box office hits in the four Southern languages – '']'' (Malayalam), '']'' and '']'' (Telugu), '']'' (Tamil) and '']'' (Kannada).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-20/news-interviews/28222815_1_films-southern-languages-boss-engira-baskaran |work=The Times Of India | title=I feel blessed to play Sita: Nayanthara | date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/people-now-trust-my-abilities-nayanthara-news-tamil-kmikivhgjhj.html?scategory=tamil |title=People now trust my abilities: Nayanthara |publisher=Sify |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> She won the ] for her performance in ''Bodyguard''. The latter three, in particular, were exceptionally successful, with ''Simha'' becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year and ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' releasing to highly positive reviews, and becoming a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/boss-engira-baskaran-movie-review.html |title=Boss Engira Baskaran Movie Review |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boss-engira-bhaskaran-review-tamil-14956349.html |title=Movie Review:Boss Engira Bhaskaran |publisher=Sify |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/11695.html |title=Boss Engira Baskaran Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=10 September 2010 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> ]'s '']'', which marked her debut into the ] opened to rave reviews, while her performance was also praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/super-a-revolutionary-concept-review-kannada-14959267.html |title=Movie Review:Super: A revolutionary concept |publisher=Sify |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Super/movie-review/7042116.cms |work=The Times Of India | first1=G S | last1=Kumar | title=Super | date=2010-12-04}}</ref> Her performances in ''Simha'', ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' and ''Super'' eventually fetched her nominations for the Filmfare Best Actress Award in the respective languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/67255.html |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67252.html |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/67258.html |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South – Kannada Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> She also starred in ]'s critically acclaimed Malayalam film '']''. Her performance was well appreciated by critics when it was screened at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=67541|title=Elektra Dazzles IFFI with Its Electrifying Performances|publisher=Press Information Bureau |accessdate=2010-11-24}}</ref> The film was also screened at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/dubai-premiere-for-manisha-koirala-s-elektra-2010-11-14-1.317224|title=Dubai premiere for Manisha Koirala's "Elektra"|publisher=Emirates247.com|accessdate=2010-12-14}}</ref> | |||
Her subsequent appearances were in '']'', '']'' and '']'' in 2008. In 2009 she appeared in '']'' and '']''. | |||
Her only release in 2011 was the mythological film '']'' by ], in which she played the role of ]. She received critical acclaim for her performance in the film with Rediff.com noting that "Nayanthara is the surprise package of the film. As Sita, she too has played the role of her lifetime. She gave a fine understated performance conveying a kaleidoscope of emotions",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sri-ramarajyam/20111117.htm|title=Review: Sri Rama Rajyam is a visual treat|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> while Sify commented "Nayanthara gave a fitting answer to all, unleashing grace and accomplishing the assignment with absolute perfection."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sri-ramarajyam-review-review-telugu-14983681.html|title=Sri Ramarajyam review|publisher=Sify|accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> Subsequently, she was awarded the ] and the ].<ref></ref> The film was dubbed in the media as her ] and considered to be her last release before her marriage as she was reported to quit acting thereafter.<ref>. Sify.com (2011-11-15). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> | |||
In 2010, all her releases, which featured her as the female lead, turned out to be commercial successes: she had five box office hits in the four Southern languages – '']'' (Telugu), '']'' (Malayalam), '']'' (Telugu), '']'' (Tamil) and '']'' (Kannada).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/I-feel-blessed-to-play-Sita-Nayanthara/articleshow/7127966.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104062227/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-20/news-interviews/28222815_1_films-southern-languages-boss-engira-baskaran |url-status=live |archive-date=4 November 2012 |newspaper=] |title=I feel blessed to play Sita: Nayanthara |date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/people-now-trust-my-abilities-nayanthara-news-tamil-kmikivhgjhj.html?scategory=tamil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727025526/http://www.sify.com/movies/people-now-trust-my-abilities-nayanthara-news-tamil-kmikivhgjhj.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 July 2011 |title=People now trust my abilities: Nayanthara |website=] |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> She won the ] for her performance in ''Bodyguard''. The latter three, in particular, were particularly notable for Nayanthara, with ''Simha'' becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year and ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' releasing to positive reviews and becoming a financial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boss-engira-bhaskaran-review-tamil-14956349.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225234542/http://www.sify.com/movies/boss-engira-bhaskaran-review-tamil-14956349.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Boss Engira Bhaskaran |website=] |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> ]'s '']'', which marked her debut into the ], opened to rave reviews, while her performance was also praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/super-a-revolutionary-concept-review-kannada-14959267.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130130253/http://www.sify.com/movies/super-a-revolutionary-concept-review-kannada-14959267.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2014 |title=Movie Review:Super: A revolutionary concept |website=] |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Super/movie-review/7042116.cms |newspaper=] |first1=G S |last1=Kumar |title=Super |date=4 December 2010 |access-date=30 June 2013 |archive-date=26 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726132638/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Super/movie-review/7042116.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Her performances in ''Simha'', ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' and ''Super'' earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in their respective languages.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} She also starred in ]'s critically acclaimed Malayalam film '']''. Her performance was well appreciated by critics when it was screened at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=67541 |title=Elektra Dazzles IFFI with Its Electrifying Performances |publisher=Press Information Bureau |access-date=24 November 2010 |archive-date=17 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717072823/http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=67541 |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was also screened at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/dubai-premiere-for-manisha-koirala-s-elektra-2010-11-14-1.317224 |title=Dubai premiere for Manisha Koirala's "Elektra" |date=14 November 2010 |publisher=Emirates247.com |access-date=14 December 2010 |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119051701/http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/dubai-premiere-for-manisha-koirala-s-elektra-2010-11-14-1.317224 |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
===2012 - present=== | |||
However, after her break-up with Prabhu Deva, she made a comeback; she began shooting for ]'s '']'' in March 2012, after an 11-months ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nayanthara-is-back-with-a-bang-news-tamil-md2nCsiiedb.html |title=Nayanthara is back with a bang |publisher=Sify |date=28 March 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2012}}</ref> She portrayed the role of a journalist in this movie and her performance was also praised, with a reviewer from ] stating that "Nayanthara does not play the normal commercial glam-doll for a change and she is good. As a reporter, she looks good and her chemistry with Rana is perfect".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/krishnam-vande-jagadgurum-review-review-telugu-15014177.html |title=Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum review |publisher=Sify |accessdate=4 May 2013}}</ref> Her first release in 2013 was '']'' . Her performance was also praised, with a reviewer from ] writing that "Nayanthara looks beautiful in trendy costumes as well as in designer sarees. Her chemistry with Nagarjuna is equally nice and perfect. After a long Nagarjuna found his best pair".{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} Her next film, '']'' was her first Tamil release after three years that had her in a lead role, which was was followed by ]'s '']''. Both films became very successful at the box office.<ref></ref> | |||
Her only release in 2011 was the mythological film '']'' (2011) by ], in which she played the role of Sita. She received high critical acclaim for her performance in the film, with ] noting, "Nayanthara is the surprise package of the film. As Sita, she too has played the role of her lifetime. She gave a fine understated performance conveying a kaleidoscope of emotions."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sri-ramarajyam/20111117.htm |title=Review: Sri Rama Rajyam is a visual treat |website=] |access-date=9 July 2012 |archive-date=19 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619020451/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sri-ramarajyam/20111117.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Sify commented "Nayanthara gave a fitting answer to all, unleashing grace and accomplishing the assignment with absolute perfection."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sri-ramarajyam-review-review-telugu-14983681.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201051940/http://www.sify.com/movies/sri-ramarajyam-review-review-telugu-14983681.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 December 2013 |title=Sri Ramarajyam review |website=] |access-date=9 July 2012}}</ref> Subsequently, she was awarded her first ] and ] for her performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-winners-list-809.html|title=59th Idea Filmfare Awards South (Winners list)|publisher=]|access-date=9 July 2012|archive-date=12 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712073106/http://filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-winners-list-809.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2011.html|title=Nandi awards for year 2011 – Telugu cinema news|website=idlebrain.com|access-date=17 September 2023|archive-date=22 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022062556/https://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2011.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was dubbed in the media as her ] and considered to be her last release before her marriage as she was reported to quit acting thereafter.<ref>. Sify.com (15 November 2011). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> | |||
In 2014, she appeared in '']'' which was directed by ]. Her next release was the bilingual thriller '']'' (Telugu)/''Nee Enge En Anbe'' (Tamil) directed by ]. She has three more projects, directed by B. Gopal,<ref></ref> ] <ref></ref> and ], coming up,<ref></ref> all of them are yet untitled. | |||
Choosing to make a comeback, Nayanthara began shooting for ]'s '']'' (2012) after an eleven-month ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nayanthara-is-back-with-a-bang-news-tamil-md2nCsiiedb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329024207/http://www.sify.com/movies/nayanthara-is-back-with-a-bang-news-tamil-md2nCsiiedb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2012 |title=Nayanthara is back with a bang |website=] |date=28 March 2012 |access-date=10 April 2012}}</ref> She portrayed the role of a journalist and her performance was praised, with a reviewer from Sify stating that "Nayanthara does not play the normal commercial glam-doll for a change and she is good" and "her chemistry with Rana is perfect".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/krishnam-vande-jagadgurum-review-review-telugu-15014177.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030104443/http://www.sify.com/movies/krishnam-vande-jagadgurum-review-review-telugu-15014177.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 October 2013 |title=Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum review |website=] |access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref> This is the only Telugu film where Nayanthara has dubbed for her character. She received her fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performance in the film. The following year, she won widespread critical acclaim for her performance in ]'s romantic comedy-drama '']'' (2013), winning her first ] and the ]. Playing the role of a wife in an unhappy marriage, a critic from Sify.com noted, "Nayanthara gets a well-written role and she couldn't ask for a better character than Regina for her return after a three-year hiatus... she looks good, throws herself into the role, approaches her part with restraint and minimalist fuss, and turns in a sincere performance." Sify.com also said her role was "unquestionably the film's biggest strength".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/raja-rani-review-tamil-pcmbbzfhhhfii.html |title=Review : Raja Rani |website=] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=13 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813054609/http://www.sify.com/movies/raja-rani-review-tamil-pcmbbzfhhhfii.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Likewise, another reviewer from Behindwoods.com stated the role was "Nayanthara's career best performance till date" and it was a "great comeback by the actress with a role which gave her ample scope".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/raja-rani/raja-rani-review.html |title=Raja Rani Movie Review Raja Rani, Arya, Jai |website=www.behindwoods.com |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816063648/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/raja-rani/raja-rani-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Her next release, Vishnuvardhan's '']'' (2013), featuring ] in the lead, also won acclaim with a reviewer from ] stating that "Nayanthara looks gorgeous and does full justice to her character", while Behindwoods critic stated that "Nayanthara puts out a fiery face when required and also showcase her oomph and style in many scenes, adding "this superstar continues to shine".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aarambam-is-a-delight-for-ajith-fans-south/20131101.htm |title=Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105044342/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aarambam-is-a-delight-for-ajith-fans-south/20131101.htm |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-news-malayalam-nlsjB4iajbe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120232449/http://www.sify.com/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-news-malayalam-nlsjB4iajbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2013 |title=Happy Birthday Nayanthara |website=] |access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> | |||
===Stardom and further expansion (2014–2022)=== | |||
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While ''Anaamika'' did middling business, her next female-centric project, the horror film '']'' (2015), emerged as a profitable venture commercially. Portraying a single mother with a mysterious past, Nayanthara won acclaim for her performance and her decision to portray an unconventional character, with Sify.com saying, "Nayanthara is just fabulous and her classier side has been perfectly unleashed in ''Maya''... it's a treat to watch Nayanthara re-inventing herself by performing in an author backed Role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maya-review-tamil-pjrrVfaahbigf.html |title=Review : Maya |website=] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=9 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709081222/http://www.sify.com/movies/maya-review-tamil-pjrrVfaahbigf.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
Along with strong character roles, Nayanthara continued to appear in action and comedy films, including the successful '']'' (2015) and '']'' (2015), during the same period. She then went on to win her second Filmfare Award for her role of a deaf girl seeking revenge in ]'s black comedy '']'' (2015). About her performance, Sify.com's reviewer noted "Nayanthara's Kadambari is a well-etched out role, the actress is effortlessly charming and she does full justice", and "infuses the part with the right portions of vulnerability, restraint, and quiet strength, delivering a performance that is nothing short of perfect".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-review--pkvrJajfiggeg.html |title=Review : Naanum Rowdy Dhaan |website=] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=27 March 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170327101313/http://www.sify.com/movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-review--pkvrJajfiggeg.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> A video clip from the film ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' went viral on social media where Nayanthara was seen buying liquor from a shop. The Hindu Makkal Katchi demanded the scene to be removed and garlanded her picture with beer bottles and even after she made a statement that it was a film scene, the ] burned her effigy in protest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=subramanian |first=anupama |date=4 February 2015 |title=Nayan targeted over film scene |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150203/entertainment-tollywood/article/nayan-targeted-over-film-scene |access-date=20 November 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=28 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128053014/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150203/entertainment-tollywood/article/nayan-targeted-over-film-scene |url-status=live}}</ref> Despite controversy, she earned her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for her performance in the film. | |||
In her first release of 2016, Nayanthara portrayed a rape victim in '']'' (2016) opposite ], with a critic from the IBTimes stating "Nayantara's portrayal as Vasuki Iyer is one of her career-best roles till date and her decision to dub in her own voice for her character is worthy of appreciation".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/puthiya-niyamam-review-nayantara-mammootty-starrer-urges-women-speak-out-against-social-evils-666854 |title='Puthiya Niyamam' review: Nayantara-Mammootty starrer urges women to speak out against social evils |first=Anu |last=James |website=] |date=13 February 2016 |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=2 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702051245/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/puthiya-niyamam-review-nayantara-mammootty-starrer-urges-women-speak-out-against-social-evils-666854 |url-status=live}}</ref> She earned her first ] for her performance in the film. She continued to play diverse roles, appearing as a village-based school teacher in '']'' (2016), a spy in the commercially successful ]-starrer '']'' (2016) and the queen of a fantasy kingdom in '']'' (2016). Her performance in the former fetched her a sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. | |||
In 2017, she played the main lead in the horror thriller '']'' and the critically acclaimed social drama '']''. Her portrayal of a district collector in '']'' won her a third ]. She also played the female lead in the action thriller '']''. Her first release in 2018 was a Telugu-language film '']'' in which she played the female lead. She went on to portray the main lead in ]'s directorial '']'' and the thriller '']'' alongside actor ]. Both emerged huge successes and attained highest opening figures for a female led film across the country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 September 2018 |title=Imaikka Nodigal fetches second Rs 10 cr opening for Nayanthara; Geetha Govindam aces Telugu box office |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/imaikka-nodigal-fetches-second-rs-10-cr-opening-for-nayanthara-geetha-govindam-aces-telugu-box-office-5117431.html |access-date=17 March 2023 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=17 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317192607/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/imaikka-nodigal-fetches-second-rs-10-cr-opening-for-nayanthara-geetha-govindam-aces-telugu-box-office-5117431.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Her performance in ''Kolamaavu Kokila'' fetched her an eighth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. | |||
In 2019, she played lead roles in ''], ], ] and ]'', the latter in which she collaborated with ] for the third time. She also appeared in the Malayalam film '']'', alongside ] where she attained an equal pay as that of male lead; for the first ever time in Malayalam cinema. She was also seen in Telugu biographical film, '']'', alongside ] and ]. In 2020, she was seen in a supporting role in '']'' along with ]. Her film '']'' marked her second entry into Hindu mythological and devotional cinema after her portrayal of Goddess Sita in 2011. | |||
2021 saw her fifth collaboration with ] with the film '']'' where she was seen as a lawyer. She starred in '']'', a remake of the 2011 South Korean film '']''. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of blind Durga CBI in the film. She also starred in the Malayalam film '']'' and the much delayed Telugu film '']''. | |||
Her first release of 2022 was the romantic comedy drama '']'', where she was seen alongside ] and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She later starred in G.S. Viknesh's survival-thriller '']'', where she played a single mother trying to shield her son suffering from ] from the effects of low oxygen. She was later seen in the Malayalam film '']'', alongside ], in the Telugu film '']'', the Tamil horror film '']''. | |||
=== Expansion to Hindi films and recent work (2023–present) === | |||
Nayanthara marked her Hindi film debut with the action thriller film '']'' opposite ]. She portrayed a NSG officer Narmada Rai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2021 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara to star in Atlee's upcoming Hindi film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-to-star-in-atlee-upcoming-hindi-film-7376679/ |access-date=31 July 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731095600/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-to-star-in-atlee-upcoming-hindi-film-7376679/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara to shoot last schedule of Atlee Kumar's Jawan in Rajasthan |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-shoot-last-schedule-atlee-kumars-jawan-rajasthan/ |website=] |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325065304/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-shoot-last-schedule-atlee-kumars-jawan-rajasthan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her performance received widespread critical acclaim , but her chemistry with Khan was criticised. Monika Rawal Kukreja of '']'' noted, "Nayanthara brings freshness and is greeted with a slo-mo shot each time she comes on screen."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan-packs-a-punch-in-this-massy-meaningful-actioner-101694057660807.html|title=Jawan review: Shah Rukh Khan packs a punch in this massy, meaningful actioner|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=7 September 2023|archive-date=7 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184351/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan-packs-a-punch-in-this-massy-meaningful-actioner-101694057660807.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ] of '']'' stated "Nayanthara looks stunning and delivers a first-rate performance. The chemistry between her and Khan, however, is not as electrifying as intended."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/critic-review/jawan-movie-review/on-the-whole-jawan-is-a-mass-entertainer-at-its-best-with-superlative-performances-thrilling-and-clapworthy-moments-and-larger-than-life-action-sequences/|title=Jawan Movie Review|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023|archive-date=7 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184733/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/critic-review/jawan-movie-review/on-the-whole-jawan-is-a-mass-entertainer-at-its-best-with-superlative-performances-thrilling-and-clapworthy-moments-and-larger-than-life-action-sequences/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Her second film in 2023 was the Tamil film ''];'' for which she got a remuneration of Rs 10 Crore, making her the only South Indian actress to get a double-digit crore remuneration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=kashishsharma |date=7 August 2022 |title=Nayanthara enters Rs 10-cr club, retains top South actress status |url=https://thefederal.com/entertainment/nayanthara-enters-rs-10-cr-club-retains-highest-paid-south-actress-rank/ |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=The Federal |language=en-US |archive-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304151217/https://thefederal.com/entertainment/nayanthara-enters-rs-10-cr-club-retains-highest-paid-south-actress-rank/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She then played a chef in '']'', alongside ] for the second time after ''Raja Rani''. The film received mixed reviews, but Akchayaa Rajkumar of '']'' called her the "soul of the film".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajkumar |first=Akchayaa |date=1 December 2023 |title=Annapoorani review: Nayanthara is the soul of this slightly undercooked food film |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/annapoorani-review-nayanthara-is-the-soul-of-this-slightly-undercooked-food-film |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207222300/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/annapoorani-review-nayanthara-is-the-soul-of-this-slightly-undercooked-food-film |archive-date=7 December 2023 |access-date=3 December 2023 |website=]}}</ref> ''Annapoorani'' generated controversy upon its release on ]. The accusations included claims of inciting ] and offending the sentiments of the Hindu community, specifically the inclusion of ] in an ] ] community, who are strictly ]. Activist Ramesh Solanki and the Hindutva group ] filed a police complaint. Subsequently, the movie was removed from Netflix and Nayanthara issued an apology on Instagram for unintentionally causing hurt to Hindu sentiments in her film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Annapoorani Controversy |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/the-annapoorani-controversy |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=Bru Times News |language=en |archive-date=19 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119061900/https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/the-annapoorani-controversy |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-19 |title=Nayanthara says 'Jai Shri Ram', issues apology for 'Annapoorani'. Full text here |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nayanthara-says-jai-shri-ram-issues-apology-for-annapoorani-full-text-here/articleshow/106973951.cms |access-date=2024-01-19 |newspaper=] |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=19 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119061940/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nayanthara-says-jai-shri-ram-issues-apology-for-annapoorani-full-text-here/articleshow/106973951.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Nayanthara will next appear in ''Test'' alongside ] and ],<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 April 2023|title=Nayanthara, Madhavan and Siddharth team up for producer Sashikanth's debut directorial venture Test|work=]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/nayanthara-madhavan-and-siddharth-team-up-for-producer-sashikanths-debut-directorial-venture-test-8552059/lite/|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412120210/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/nayanthara-madhavan-and-siddharth-team-up-for-producer-sashikanths-debut-directorial-venture-test-8552059/lite/|url-status=live}}</ref> in ''Mannangatti Since 1960'',<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 October 2023|title=Nayanthara's next, 'Mannangatti Since 1960', goes on floors|work=]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nayantharas-next-mannangatti-since-1960-goes-on-floors/article67411598.ece/amp/|access-date=12 October 2023|archive-date=14 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014091514/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nayantharas-next-mannangatti-since-1960-goes-on-floors/article67411598.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> in ''Dear Students'' alongside ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara joins cast of Nivin Pauly's Malayalam film 'Dear Students' |url=http://argusenglish.in/article/entertainment/nayanthara-joins-cast-of-nivin-paulys-malayalam-film-dear-students |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=argusenglish.in/ |language=en}}</ref> and in ''Good Bad Ugly'' alongside Ajith Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-24 |title=Ajith And Nayanthara Team Up Again For Adhik Ravichandran's Good Bad Ugly |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/ajith-and-nayanthara-team-up-again-for-adhik-ravichandrans-good-bad-ugly-8902413.html |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
She was brought up as a ] by ] parents in a typical Malayalam speaking household settled in ].<ref name="The Telegraph" /> On 7 August 2011, she embraced ] at the ] Temple in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |date=9 June 2022 |title=Nayanthara Religion: Nayanthara had adopted Hindu religion leaving Christianity, know what was the reason behind it? |url=https://www.newsncr.com/entertainment/nayanthara-religion-nayanthara-had-adopted-hindu-religion-leaving-christianity-know-what-was-the-reason-behind-it/ |access-date=30 August 2022 |website=News NCR |language=en-US |archive-date=30 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830131700/https://www.newsncr.com/entertainment/nayanthara-religion-nayanthara-had-adopted-hindu-religion-leaving-christianity-know-what-was-the-reason-behind-it/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After that, a certificate of conversion to Hinduism was issued to her, and her stage name, Nayanthara, became her official name.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 August 2011 |title=Nayanthara converts to Hinduism |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-02/nayanthara-prabhu-deva-08-08-11.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111913/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-02/nayanthara-prabhu-deva-08-08-11.html |archive-date=26 December 2018 |access-date=9 August 2011 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | |||
===Relationships=== | |||
While shooting for her Tamil film '']'', she was romantically linked with the film's director and co-actor ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-08-01/simbu-nayanthara-06-07-08.html |title=Silambarasan & Nayanthara look back! |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> She initially denied the reports.<ref name="autogenerated2"/> In November 2006, however, she confirmed that she and Silambarasan had broken up, going on to add that she will not work with him again.<ref>. Sify.com (2006-11-17). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> | |||
During the making, in 2008, and after the release of her film '']'', reports suggested that she was in a relationship with its director ], with some sources even claiming that both had married secretly in June 2009.<ref name="autogenerated3">{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14892728&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> She had tattooed his name on her wrist,<ref name="autogenerated3"/> and began appearing with him in public, while keeping silence and refusing to comment about the issue, neither denying nor confirming the relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southerncelebs.com/celebrity-interviews/24-interviews-of-all-actresses/706-interview-nayanthara-talks-about-recent-succes-a-future-projects.html |title=Interview – Nayanthara talks about recent succes & future projects |publisher=SouthernCelebs.com |date=3 February 2010 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes2">. Times of India {{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref> In September 2010 then, Prabhu Deva openly confessed his love for Nayantara and further stated that he would marry her soon.<ref name="indiatimes2"/> The issue soon gained media attention and turned into a controversy, since Prabhu Deva was already married and not divorced yet. His wife Ramalath, unwilling to agree for a divorce, filed a petition at the family court, sought directions against her husband and Nayantara from marrying, attending functions together and receiving awards as husband and wife and requested a reunion with him.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Prabhus-wife-files-for-second-petition/articleshow/6704666.cms |work=The Times Of India | title=Prabhu's wife files for second petition | date=7 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes3">. Times of India {{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref> Furthermore, Ramalath threatened to go on ], if Prabhu Deva married Nayantara,<ref name="indiatimes3"/><ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60581.html</ref> while several women's organizations also conducted protests against Nayantara for "bringing disrepute to Tamil culture", burning an ] of her.<ref name="indiatimes3"/><ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/photos/top-10-celeb-break-ups-of-2012-14319/slide/6</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-10-02/nayanthara-prabhu-deva-06-10-10.html |title= Nayanthara's effigy burnta |publisher=Behindwoods |date=6 October 2010 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Nayantara confirmed that she had ended her relationship with Prabhu Deva.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-28/news-interviews/30673544_1_prabhu-deva-prabhu-and-nayan-source | work=The Times Of India | title=Nayanthara, Prabhu Deva call it quits | date=28 January 2012}}</ref> | |||
Nayanthara and director ] have been in a relationship ever since they worked together on '']'' in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=To Birthday Girl Nayanthara, With Love From Boyfriend Vignesh Shivan |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/to-birthday-girl-nayanthara-with-love-from-boyfriend-vignesh-shivan-2326613 |access-date=20 November 2020 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=19 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119085909/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/to-birthday-girl-nayanthara-with-love-from-boyfriend-vignesh-shivan-2326613 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vignesh Shivan on Marriage Plan |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-nayanthara-confirms-engagement-with-vignesh-shivam/391771.html |website=] |access-date=2 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184809/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vignesh-shivan-on-marriage-plans-with-nayanthara-we-both-have-professional-goals-to-achieve-2817411.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The couple got married on 9 June 2022 in ], in a private ceremony which was restricted to family members, friends and co-stars that the couple worked with.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 June 2022 |title=Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan Wedding LIVE UPDATES: Couple officially married now; SRK & Rajinikanth arrive |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-wedding-live-updates-1139188 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609050324/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-wedding-live-updates-1139188 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara weds Vignesh Shivan in intimate ceremony, couple seeks blessings from Rajinikanth |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/nayanthara-weds-vignesh-shivan-in-intimate-ceremony-couple-seeks-blessings-from-rajinikanth/ar-AAYfitn |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=MSN |language=en-IN |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609165914/https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/nayanthara-weds-vignesh-shivan-in-intimate-ceremony-couple-seeks-blessings-from-rajinikanth/ar-AAYfitn |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
===Beliefs=== | |||
On 7 August 2011, she converted to ] at the ] Temple in Chennai. She went through '']'', a procedure involving a Vedic purification and a '']'' where Nayan chanted the hymns from Veda and '']'' under the guidance of the priest. After the purification ceremony, a ''Certificate of Conversion'' to Hinduism was issued to her and her stage name, Nayantara, became her official name.<ref name="behindwoods1"/> She also visited a number of Holy places including '']'' and '']'' in May 2014. She was dressed in Saffron clothes and wore Rudrakshas during her visit.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nayanthara visits Haridwar and Rishikesh|url=http://deccan-journal.com/content/nayathara-looking-peace-mind|work=Deccan-Journal|accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref> | |||
In October 2022, the couple announced the birth of their twin children named Uyir and Ulagam, via ].<ref>{{cite web |date=9 October 2022 |title=Nayanthara And Vignesh Shivan Blessed With Twin Sons Uyir And Ulagam. See Post |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-blessed-with-twin-boys-uyir-and-ulagam-see-post-3416139 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-blessed-with-twin-boys-uyir-and-ulagam-see-post-3416139 |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=9 October 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=9 October 2022 |title=Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan welcome twin boys |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/nayanthara-vignesh-shivan-twins-photos-8199195/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/nayanthara-vignesh-shivan-twins-photos-8199195/ |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=9 October 2022 |newspaper=]}}</ref> And the full name of their twin boys Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan <ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-03 |title=Nayanthara reveals full names of her twins, Vignesh Shivan calls her the world's 'best mother' |newspaper=] |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nayanthara-reveals-names-of-her-twins-vignesh-shivan-calls-her-the-worlds-best-mother/articleshow/99215330.cms |access-date=2023-12-16 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216122818/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nayanthara-reveals-names-of-her-twins-vignesh-shivan-calls-her-the-worlds-best-mother/articleshow/99215330.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara And Husband Vignesh Shivan Reveal Full Names Of Their Twin Boys In This Cute Post |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-reveal-names-of-their-twins-3915786 |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216122815/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-reveal-names-of-their-twins-3915786 |url-status=live }}</ref> where N stands for their mother '''Nayanthara.''' | |||
==Filmography== | |||
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==Off-screen work== | |||
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Nayanthara is a humanitarian and lends support to several social causes. She donated a sum of Rs. 5 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund during the 2012 cyclonic storm Thane, in ].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/tamil/2012/feb/11/nayanthara-donates-5-lakhs-339186.html | title=Nayanthara donates 5 lakhs! | date=11 February 2012 | access-date=10 November 2019 | newspaper=] | archive-date=4 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304143131/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/feb/11/nayanthara-donates-5-lakhs-339186.amp | url-status=live }}</ref> During the ], she donated Rs 20 lakh to ] to help daily wagers.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/coronavirus-nayanthara-donates-rs-20-lakh-to-fefsi-workers-1663230-2020-04-04 | title=Coronavirus: Nayanthara donates Rs 20 lakh to FEFSI workers | date=4 April 2020 | access-date=12 November 2021 | work=India Today | archive-date=30 June 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630004024/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/coronavirus-nayanthara-donates-rs-20-lakh-to-fefsi-workers-1663230-2020-04-04 | url-status=live }}</ref> Apart from these she has been involved in various charitable activities. She is also a pro-Indian culture enthusiast and had participated in the ] in ] along with her husband Vignesh Shivan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/PETA-Jallikattu-stay-%E2%80%98partial-victory%E2%80%99-for-bulls/article60546806.ece|title=PETA: Jallikattu stay 'partial victory' for bulls|newspaper=] |url-access=subscription |access-date=23 February 2017|language=en|archive-date=6 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006043516/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/PETA-Jallikattu-stay-%E2%80%98partial-victory%E2%80%99-for-bulls/article13995899.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jallikattu-uprising-sc-allows-centres-request-to-not-pass-judgement-on-the-issue-for-a-week-4483061/|title=Jallikattu protest: SC allows Centre's request to not pass judgment for a week|date=20 January 2017|newspaper=] |language=en|access-date=20 January 2017|archive-date=20 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120065637/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jallikattu-uprising-sc-allows-centres-request-to-not-pass-judgement-on-the-issue-for-a-week-4483061/|url-status=live}}</ref> For the promotion of her film ], she and her co-star ], served ] to female college students. | |||
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! Film | |||
! Role | |||
! Language | |||
! Notes | |||
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| 2003 || '']'' || Gauri || ] || | |||
|- | |||
| 2004 || '']'' || Reetha Mathews || Malayalam || | |||
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| 2004 || '']'' || Katrina || Malayalam || | |||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Selvi Madasamy || ] || | |||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Durga || Tamil || | |||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Thankamani || Malayalam || | |||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Gauri || Malayalam || | |||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Chitra || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2005 || '']'' || Herself || Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Kodambakkam Area" | |||
|- | |||
| 2006 || '']'' || Haritha || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2006 || '']'' || Nandhini || ] || | |||
|- | |||
| 2006 || '']'' || Anuradha || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2006 || '']'' || Swapna || Tamil || | |||
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| 2006 || '']'' || Meghala || Tamil || | |||
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| 2006 || '']'' || Jyothi || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2007 || '']'' || Nandini || Telugu || | |||
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| 2007 || '']'' || Madhumathi || Telugu || | |||
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| 2007 || '']'' || || Tamil || Special appearance in song "]" | |||
|- | |||
| 2007 || '']'' || Vasundhara Ram || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2007 || '']'' || Sasha || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || '']'' || Keerthi (Komalavalli) || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || '']'' || Nayantara || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || '']'' || Nayantara || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || '']'' || Deivalakshmi || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || '']'' || Mallika || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || '']'' || Diana || Malayalam || Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana" | |||
|- | |||
| 2009 || '']'' || Janavi || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2009 || '']'' || Anjali || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2009 || '']'' || Thara || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2009 || '']'' || Chandrakala || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 || '']'' || Ammu Ashokan || Malayalam || | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 || '']'' || Village girl || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 || '']'' || Gayatri || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 || '']'' || Chandrika || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 || '']'' || Elektra Alexander || Malayalam || | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 || '']'' || Indira || ] || | |||
|- | |||
| 2011 || '']'' || ] || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2012 || '']'' || Devika || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2013 || '']'' || White Girl|| Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2013 || '']'' || Sandhya || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2013 || '']'' || Regina || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2013 || '']'' || Maya || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 || '']'' || Pavithra || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 || '']'' || Anaamika || Telugu || | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 || '']'' || Anaamika || Tamil || | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 || style="background:#FFFFCC;"|'']'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| Mylaa || Tamil || In production <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140722/entertainment-kollywood/gallery/simbu-and-nayantharas-idhu-namma-aalu-stills|title=Simbu and Nayanthara's 'Idhu Namma Aalu' stills|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=Jul 22, 2014}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 || style="background:#FFFFCC;"|'']'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| || Tamil || Filming <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Nayanthara-to-team-up-with-Suriya/articleshow/34374505.cms|title=Nayanthara shoots for Jayam Ravi’s film|work=The Times of India|date=Jan 19, 2014}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2015 || style="background:#FFFFCC;"|'']'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| || Tamil || Filming <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nayanthara-shoots-for-Jayam-Ravis-film/articleshow/29060816.cms|title=Nayanthara to team up with Suriya|work=The Times of India|date=Apr 29, 2014}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2015 || style="background:#FFFFCC;"|'']'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| || Tamil || Pre-production <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-Sethupathi-Nayanthara-for-Dhanush/articleshow/41245575.cms|title=Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara for Dhanush|work=The Times of India|date=Aug 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140902/entertainment-kollywood/article/vijay-sethupathi-nayantara-dhanush%E2%80%99s-next-film|title=Vijay Sethupathi, Nayantara in Dhanush’s next film|work=Deccan Chronicle |date=Sept 2, 2014}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
In 2021, Nayanthara, along with renowned dermatologist Dr Renita Rajan, launched ''The Lip Balm Company'', a gender-neutral lip care company.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/dec/11/nayanthara-enters-beauty-retail-space-launches-gender-neutral-lip-care-products-2394438.html | title=Nayanthara enters beauty retail space; launches gender-neutral lip care products | access-date=11 December 2021 | newspaper=] | date=11 December 2021 | archive-date=5 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105042817/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/dec/11/nayanthara-enters-beauty-retail-space-launches-gender-neutral-lip-care-products-2394438.html | url-status=live }}</ref> She has ventured into the skincare range with her brand named ''9Skin'' and launched a ] brand called ''Femi9''. In addition to this, she has endorsed brands and products including ], Seafood brand Fipola<ref>{{cite web | url=https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Tanishq-signs-actress-nayanthara-as-its-brand-ambassador-for-south-india,1089737.html#fashionweek-paris-estermanas | title=Tanishq signs actress Nayanthara as its brand ambassador for South India | access-date=17 December 2022 | work=Fashion Network | archive-date=4 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304143132/https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Tanishq-signs-actress-nayanthara-as-its-brand-ambassador-for-south-india,1089737.html#fashionweek-paris-estermanas | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/tamil/2022/aug/06/seafood-brand-fipola-ropes-in-actress-nayanthara-as-brand-ambassador-2484773.html | title=Seafood brand Fipola ropes in actress Nayanthara as brand ambassador | access-date=11 October 2022 | newspaper=] | date=3 August 2022 | archive-date=13 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813115331/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/aug/06/seafood-brand-fipola-ropes-in-actress-nayanthara-as-brand-ambassador-2484773.amp | url-status=live }}</ref> and GRT Jewellers.<ref>{{Cite news |first1=Srivathsan |last1=Nadadhur |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-entry-of-a-few-actors-into-the-advertisement-space-this-year-helped-both-their-image-and-the-brand-they-endorsed/article8018079.ece/amp/ | title=Actors in endorsements: A brand new start in South India | access-date=15 September 2022 |newspaper=] | date=22 December 2015 | archive-date=4 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304150224/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-entry-of-a-few-actors-into-the-advertisement-space-this-year-helped-both-their-image-and-the-brand-they-endorsed/article8018079.ece/amp/ | url-status=live}}</ref> She has also done photoshoots and interviews with ] and ]. | |||
==Awards and honours== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;" | |||
! scope="col" | Year | |||
! scope="col" | Category | |||
! scope="col" | Award | |||
! scope="col" | Film | |||
! scope="col" | Result | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="2"|2007 | |||
|] | |||
| ] | |||
|'']'' | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/15207.html</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Actress | |||
| Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards | |||
|'']'' | |||
|{{won}}<ref>. IndiaGlitz (2008-07-07). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="2"|2008 | |||
|Favourite Heroine | |||
| ] | |||
| rowspan="2"|'']'' | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/stars-shine-at-univercell-vijay-awards-2008-ceremony/article260096.ece</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Tamil Actress | |||
| ] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
|2009 | |||
|Favourite Heroine | |||
| ] | |||
|'']'' | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="5"|2010 | |||
|] | |||
| Asianet Film Awards | |||
|'']'' | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article402653.ece</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Favourite Heroine | |||
| ] | |||
| rowspan="2"|'']'' | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
|Best Tamil Actress | |||
| rowspan="3"| ] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
|Best Telugu Actress | |||
| '']'' | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
|] | |||
| ''] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="7"|2011 | |||
|Best Telugu Actress | |||
| ] | |||
| rowspan="7"|'']'' | |||
| {{won}}<ref name="timesofindia">{{cite web|title=First-time winners make merry at Filmfare night|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/chennai/32588480_1_filmfare-award-filmfare-night-playback-singer|accessdate=8 July 2012}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|] | |||
| ] | |||
| {{won}}<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Nandi Awards winner list|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/news-interviews/34430644_1_sri-rama-rajyam-dookudu-jai-bolo-telangana|publisher=The Times of India|accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|] | |||
| ] | |||
| {{won}}<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/cinemaa-awards-imagegallery-tollywood-mgsjRNchehjsi.html</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Actress | |||
| ] | |||
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA Awards: 2011 Winners|url=http://e.indiaglitz.com/telugu/news/2012/siima.html|publisher=indiaglitz|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Actress | |||
| Bharatamuni Film Awards | |||
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Rama Rajyam sweeps major awards at Bharatha Muni Awards|url=http://www.mirchi9.com/postyourclip/2012/03/07/sri-rama-rajyam-sweeps-major-awards-at-bharatha-muni-awards/|accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Actress | |||
|Ugadi Puraskar Awards | |||
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Ugadi Puraskar presented|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article3267674.ece|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Actress | |||
|Santhosham South Film Awards | |||
|{{won}}<ref></ref> | |||
|- | |||
|2012 | |||
|Best Actress (Critics) | |||
| ] | |||
|'']'' | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shivarajkumar-is-Best-Actor-Priya-Mani-Best-Actress-at-SIIMA/articleshow/22573778.cms</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="5"|2013 | |||
| Best Actress | |||
|] | |||
|rowspan="5"|'']'' | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/awards-galore-for-raja-rani-tamil-news-107956</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Tamil Actress | |||
|] | |||
|{{Won}}<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-nayanthara-bag-filmfare-awards-news-tamil-ohnkobfefdjbi.html</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|] | |||
|rowspan="2"|] | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/tv/8th-Annual-Vijay-Awards-a-grand-success/articleshow/37960678.cms</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Favourite Heroine | |||
|{{won}}<ref>http://awardsandwinners.com/news/8th-vijay-awards-2014-check-the-full-list-of-winners</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Best Actress | |||
| ] | |||
|{{nom}} | |||
|} | |||
== |
===Rowdy Pictures=== | ||
In 2021, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan launched their film production venture Rowdy Pictures, which has produced the films '']'' (2021),<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vignesh Shivan's next production is Koozhangal in Yuvan's music |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vignesh-shivans-next-production-is-koozhangal-in-yuvans-music/articleshow/79914177.cms |access-date=2 April 2021 |newspaper=] |date=23 December 2020 |language=en |archive-date=3 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703172936/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vignesh-shivans-next-production-is-koozhangal-in-yuvans-music/articleshow/79914177.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> which received numerous accloades, '']'' (2021) and '']'' (2022).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vignesh-shivan-on-nayanthara-s-netrikann-director-milind-s-script-is-an-intriguing-thriller-1599545-2019-09-16|title=Vignesh Shivan on Nayanthara's Netrikann: Director Milind's script is an intriguing thriller|work=India Today|date=16 September 2019|access-date=22 July 2021|archive-date=23 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723025045/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vignesh-shivan-on-nayanthara-s-netrikann-director-milind-s-script-is-an-intriguing-thriller-1599545-2019-09-16|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2022|title=Watch: Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal teaser promises fun romcom, release date announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-kaathuvaakula-rendu-kaadhal-teaser-promises-fun-romcom-release-date-announced-160887|website=The News Minute|access-date=4 March 2023|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211144402/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-kaathuvaakula-rendu-kaadhal-teaser-promises-fun-romcom-release-date-announced-160887|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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==Public image and legacy== | |||
===In the media=== | |||
Nayanthara is considered among the most popular actor of ],<ref>{{Cite news |author=ETimes News |title=Nayanthara to Samantha: Top heroines of Tamil cinema |access-date=12 December 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/nayanthara-to-samantha-top-heroines-of-tamil-cinema/jyothika/photostory/62837354.cms |newspaper=] |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112040909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/nayanthara-to-samantha-top-heroines-of-tamil-cinema/jyothika/photostory/62837354.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ] and ] cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara: The Queen Of Southern Cinema Who Is More Than Just A Superstar |access-date=10 December 2022 |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/home-top-video/celebrating-nayanthara-tamil-cinema-superstar-birthday/ |work=She The People |archive-date=7 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307081611/https://www.shethepeople.tv/home-top-video/celebrating-nayanthara-tamil-cinema-superstar-birthday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She is considered as one of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, according to various media reports.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/nayanthara-to-samantha-prabhu-check-out-10-highest-paid-south-actresses-right-now/amp |access-date=12 September 2022 |title=Nayanthara to Shruti Haasan: Check out the top 10 highest paid South Indian actresses right now |work=GQ India |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806132444/https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/nayanthara-to-samantha-prabhu-check-out-10-highest-paid-south-actresses-right-now/amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=The Highest-paid South Indian actresses; see list |access-date=28 November 2022 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/dh-galleries/photos/in-pictures-highest-paid-south-indian-actresses-990536 |work=Deccan Herald |archive-date=11 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211054009/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/dh-galleries/photos/in-pictures-highest-paid-south-indian-actresses-990536 |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2022, according to a report by '']'', Nayanthara is the highest-paid South Indian actress.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Samantha Ruth Prahu bags second spot amongst the highest paid actresses in South film industry |access-date=19 January 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/samantha-ruth-prahu-bags-second-spot-amongst-the-highest-paid-actresses-in-south-film-industry/videoshow/90102393.cms |newspaper=] |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629105958/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/samantha-ruth-prahu-bags-second-spot-amongst-the-highest-paid-actresses-in-south-film-industry/videoshow/90102393.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Nayanthara became the only South Indian actress to be featured in the '']'' "Celebrity 100" list of 2018, with her total annual earning credited at {{INR}}15.17 crore.<ref name="NFIL" /> In ]'s "Top 5 Tamil Actresses" list, she ranked 5th in 2013<ref>{{Cite web |title=The TOP 5 Tamil actresses of 2016 |author=S Saraswathi |work=] |access-date=10 December 2017 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-top-5-tamil-actresses/20160108.htm |archive-date=3 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203030332/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-top-5-tamil-actresses/20160108.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> and 1st in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Top Performances by Tamil Actresses in 2013 |work=] |access-date=20 December 2015 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-performances-by-tamil-actresses-in-2013-south/20131231.htm |archive-date=21 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121013621/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-performances-by-tamil-actresses-in-2013-south/20131231.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In "Top Telugu Actresses" list of 2007, she was placed 1st.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Top Telugu actresses of 2007 |work=] |access-date=30 December 2016 |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/20sd2.htm |archive-date=11 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711055626/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/20sd2.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the "Top 5 Malayalam Actresses" list of 2016, she ranked 4th.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The TOP 5 Malayalam heroines of 2016 |author=Vijay George |work=] |access-date=25 January 2017 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-top-5-malayalam-heroines/20160105.htm |archive-date=15 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215021726/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-top-5-malayalam-heroines/20160105.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Nayanthara ranked 3rd in "Hottest Tamil Actresses" list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hottest Tamil Actresses: From Trisha to Nayanthara; check the list|work=] |access-date=25 November 2018|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/30south2.htm|archive-date=6 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306160851/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/30south2.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> '']'' included Nayanthara in its "Femina Fab 40" list of 2021 and said that she is "hands-down the Lady Superstar".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Femina Fab 40: Nayanthara is hands-down the Lady Superstar |work=Femina India |access-date=23 October 2021 |url=https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/femina-fab-40-nayanthara-is-hands-down-the-lady-superstar-206605.html |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025074725/https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/femina-fab-40-nayanthara-is-hands-down-the-lady-superstar-206605.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Nayanthara became '']'' most desirable woman in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-25-Most-Desirable-Women-in-2015/articleshow/51927178.cms |title=Chennai Times 25 Most Desirable Women in 2015: Lady Superstar Nayanthara |newspaper=] |date=22 April 2016 |access-date=19 January 2024 |archive-date=16 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216145029/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-25-most-desirable-women-in-2015/articleshow/51927178.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-woman-2016-nayanthara/articleshow/56751459.cms |title=Meet Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2016: Nayanthara |newspaper=] |access-date=19 January 2024 |archive-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304151732/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-woman-2016-nayanthara/articleshow/56751459.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, Nayanthara opened her ] account, and broke ]'s record to become the fastest female actor to reach a million followers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 August 2023 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/web-stories/entertainment/nayanthara-makes-her-debut-on-instagram-101693474147554.html |title=Nayanthara makes her debut on Instagram |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=1 September 2023 |archive-date=31 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831151913/https://www.hindustantimes.com/web-stories/entertainment/nayanthara-makes-her-debut-on-instagram-101693474147554.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tell-them-i-ve-arrived-nayanthara-debuts-instagram-gains-14m-followers-day-181771 |title=Tell them I've arrived: Nayanthara debuts on Instagram, gains 1.4M followers in a day |newspaper=The News Minute |access-date=2 September 2023 |archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902114623/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tell-them-i-ve-arrived-nayanthara-debuts-instagram-gains-14m-followers-day-181771 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, she was placed in the "35 most influential young Indians" list by ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet GQ's Most Influential Young Indians of 2024|url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/gq-most-influential-young-indians-2024|access-date=2024-04-27 |date=2024-04-25|website=GQ India}}</ref> | |||
===Artistry and reception=== | |||
Nayanthara is known for her strong and powerful performances. She is credited for a change in South industry, with her strong role in women-centric films such as '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday Nayanthara: Top 6 Movies of the 'Lady Superstar' |access-date=19 November 2021 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-top-6-movies-of-the-lady-superstar-4455200.html |work=News18 India |archive-date=18 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118093234/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-top-6-movies-of-the-lady-superstar-4455200.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She is widely praised for her impactful roles in '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and much more.<ref>{{Cite news |title=7 critically acclaimed and must-watch movies of Superstar Nayanthara |access-date=28 September 2022 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/7-critically-acclaimed-movies-nayanthara-streaming-disney-hotstar-amazon-prime-video-mx-player/ |work=GQ India |archive-date=7 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807175513/https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/7-critically-acclaimed-movies-nayanthara-streaming-disney-hotstar-amazon-prime-video-mx-player/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She is among the few South Indian actresses who have taken over the male dominated film industry with her strong films.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Women's Day Special: Nayanthara, Samantha, Keerthy Suresh: Heroines who took over male dominated film industry |access-date=17 March 2021 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/womens-day-special-nayanthara-samantha-keerthy-suresh-heroines-who-took-over-male-dominated-film-industry |work=Pinkvilla |archive-date=23 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123223026/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/womens-day-special-nayanthara-samantha-keerthy-suresh-heroines-who-took-over-male-dominated-film-industry |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Divya J Shekar of '']'' noted, "What sets Nayanthara apart from most male stars is her presence and popularity across all the five South Indian states."<ref name="Forbes Nayan">{{Cite news |author=Divya J Shekhar |title=Nayanthara, the unconventional superstar |access-date=12 October 2021 |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/amp/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/nayanthara-the-unconventional-superstar/70975/1 |work=Forbes India |archive-date=12 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012132540/https://www.forbesindia.com/amp/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/nayanthara-the-unconventional-superstar/70975/1 |url-status=live }}</ref> Saradha U of '']'' credit her "unique filmography" – a blend of commercial and content-driven films, as a reason of her success.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Saradha U |title=Being Nayanthara: How the actor became the 'lady superstar' of Tamil cinema |access-date=12 June 2022 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/being-nayanthara-how-actor-became-lady-superstar-tamil-cinema-164769 |work=The News Minute |archive-date=23 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623131407/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/being-nayanthara-how-actor-became-lady-superstar-tamil-cinema-164769 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kayalvizhi Arivalan of '']'' said that Nayanthara made women-centric films "the new norm".<ref>{{Cite news |author=Kayalvizhi Arivalan |title=Exclusive – Being Nayanthara: The Lady Superstar Of South India |access-date=12 December 2022 |url=https://m.femina.in/celebs/indian/amp-stories/being-nayanthara-the-lady-superstar-246826.amp |work=Femina India |archive-date=7 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307042650/https://m.femina.in/celebs/indian/amp-stories/being-nayanthara-the-lady-superstar-246826.amp |url-status=live }}</ref> '']'''s Janani K finds her to be "capable of pulling in the crowd even without a male star in the film".<ref name="NayanToday">{{Cite web |title=Why Kolamaavu Kokila Nayanthara is Lady Superstar of Tamil cinema |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nayanthara-kolamaavu-kokila-release-lady-superstar-of-kollywood-1318792-2018-08-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501070435/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nayanthara-kolamaavu-kokila-release-lady-superstar-of-kollywood-1318792-2018-08-20 |archive-date=1 May 2019 |access-date=11 December 2020 |website=India Today|date=20 August 2018 }}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of '']'' stated that Nayanthara is "southern cinema's brightest stars".<ref>{{Cite news |author=Nandini Ramnath |title=Nayanthara on taking on the male-dominated film industry |access-date=12 October 2020 |url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/nayanthara-tamil-film-star-interview-career-women-centric-roles-vogue-india-october-2019/amp |work=Vogue India |archive-date=20 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520031018/https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/nayanthara-tamil-film-star-interview-career-women-centric-roles-vogue-india-october-2019/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> She received the ] award, for her "Contribution in Tamil Cinema", in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/70-artists-get-Kalaimamani-awards/article16341115.ece |title=Exclusive – 70 artists get Kalaimamani Awards in 2010 |newspaper=] |url-access=subscription |access-date=25 February 2021 |archive-date=5 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105042847/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/70-artists-get-Kalaimamani-awards/article16341115.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> '']'' referred her as one of the Superstar women in Indian Cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Superstars Inc: When women rule the roost in Indian cinema |newspaper=] |url-access=subscription |access-date=10 March 2020 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/superstars-inc-anushka-shetty-jyothika-nayanthara-kangana-ranaut-vidya-balan/article22964856.ece |author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo |date=7 March 2018 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012032103/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/superstars-inc-anushka-shetty-jyothika-nayanthara-kangana-ranaut-vidya-balan/article22964856.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==In popular culture== | |||
* In 2021, a television series named ''Lady Superstar Nayanthara'', was telecast on ]. The host conversed with Nayanthara, about her personal and professional life and provided a chance to her fans to interact with her.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2022 |title=Lady Superstar Nayanthara: Now a television show on the Superstar of Kollywood |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbXGu4CvK9s |access-date=24 January 2023 |website=Youtube – Star Vijay |language=en |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306151704/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbXGu4CvK9s |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* ] has documented her journey in Indian cinema in '']'', which was released in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 September 2022 |title=Nayanthara Beyond The Fairy Tale teaser: Watch rare BTS glimpses into Vignesh Shivan, Nayanthara's life together |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/nayanthara-beyond-the-fairy-tale-teaser-watch-rare-bts-glimpses-into-her-life-101663999645996.html |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304151218/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/nayanthara-beyond-the-fairy-tale-teaser-watch-rare-bts-glimpses-into-her-life-101663999645996.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The documentary focuses on Nayanthara's work in the film industry and her relationship with ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=First glimpse of documentary on 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara is here |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-glimpse-of-documentary-on-lady-superstar-nayanthara-is-here/articleshow/93446337.cms |access-date=24 February 2023 |newspaper=] |language=en |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306151706/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-glimpse-of-documentary-on-lady-superstar-nayanthara-is-here/articleshow/93446337.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== Controversies == | |||
On 16 November 2024, actress Nayanthara penned a letter and published a cryptic Instagram post addressing Dhanush, where Nayanthara accused Dhanush of intentionally holding onto personal grudges and vengeance over the romantic relationship that unfolded between her and Vignesh Shivan during the shooting of '']'', a film which was produced by Dhanush himself.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nayanthara's friendship with Dhanush in turmoil; actress pens an open letter |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nayantharas-friendship-with-dhanush-in-turmoil-actress-pens-an-open-letter/amp_articleshow/115355676.cms |access-date=2024-11-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-11-16 |title=Nayanthara blasts Dhanush over legal notice, pens open letter |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/festering-vengeance-nayanthara-blasts-dhanush-over-legal-notice-pens-open-letter/article68875353.ece/amp/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
Nayanthara insisted that Dhanush had sent her a legal notice asking for a compensation of 10 crores for a 3-second video that was used in the Netflix documentary film '']'' which were deemed as the behind-the-scenes recordings from the movie sets of ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-16 |title=Vignesh Shivan mocks Dhanush's legal notice after Nayanthara's letter, shares controversial '10 crore clip for free' on Instagram |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vignesh-shivan-mocks-dhanush-legal-notice-after-nayanthara-open-letter-9672853/lite/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Nayanthara in her letter revealed that she apparently waited for nearly two years to claim the copyrighted material under the policy of a ] from her producer Dhanush in order to freely use it for her documentary.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Wish you were half the person...': Nayanthara slams Dhanush for 'festering vengeance' over her documentary |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/wish-you-were-half-the-person-nayanthara-slams-dhanush-for-festering-vengeance-over-her-documentary-3279323 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> She revealed that the filmmakers had apparently re-edited and trimmed the documentary while removing the 3-second video sequence which had been shot from the shooting spots of ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' as Dhanush did not grant permission for the usage of songs or visual cuts which featured in ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan''.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/nayanthara-slams-dhanush-in-open-letter-over-naanum-rowdy-dhaan-copyright-for-netflix-documentary-with-vignesh-shivan-101731753022516.html</ref> | |||
== Filmography == | |||
{{Main|Nayanthara filmography}} | |||
The actress Nayanthara’s acting career spans for two decades in which she has appeared in more than 75 films in ], ], ], ] and ] languages. | |||
==Accolades== | |||
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Nayanthara}} | |||
Nayanthara has won five ]. She won one Best Actress Telugu for ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' (2011), three Best Actress Tamil for – ''Raja Rani'' (2013), ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' (2015), and ''Aramm'' (2018) and one Best Actress Malayalam for ''Puthiya Niyamam'' (2016).<ref>{{cite news|title=First-time winners make merry at Filmfare night|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/First-time-winners-make-merry-at-Filmfare-night/articleshow/14739279.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726083410/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/chennai/32588480_1_filmfare-award-filmfare-night-playback-singer|url-status=live|archive-date=26 July 2013|newspaper=]|date=8 July 2012 |access-date=8 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nayanthara Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Nayanthara |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Nayanthara/awards |accessdate=19 November 2020 |newspaper=] |archive-date=1 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701175509/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Nayanthara/awards |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=After Nayanthara's Open Letter, Dhanush's Lawyer Issues Statement: "Take Down The Content Within 24 Hours Or..." |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-nayantharas-open-letter-dhanushs-lawyer-issues-statement-take-down-the-content-within-24-hours-or-7044606 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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Indian actress and film producer (born 1984) "Nayantara" redirects here. For other uses, see Nayantara (disambiguation).
Nayanthara | |
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Nayanthara at the 2013 Filmfare Awards | |
Born | Diana Mariam Kurian (1984-11-18) 18 November 1984 (age 40) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Alma mater | Mar Thoma College (BA) |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Works | Full list |
Spouse |
Vignesh Shivan (m. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
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Nayanthara (born Diana Mariam Kurian; 18 November 1984) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Tamil cinema, alongside Telugu and Malayalam cinema. One of the highest-paid actresses in India, Nayanthara was the only South Indian actress to be featured in the Forbes India "Celebrity 100" list of 2018. She has acted in more than 75 films in a career spanning over two decades and has won numerous awards, such as five Filmfare Awards South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Nandi Award and seven SIIMA Awards.
Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003). She made her debut in Tamil cinema with Ayya (2005), in Telugu with Lakshmi (2006) and Kannada with Super (2010).
Her portrayal of Goddess Sita in the mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and the Nandi Award for Best Actress. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress, for her performances in the romantic comedy Raja Rani (2013), the action comedy Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) and the political drama Aramm (2017). She was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for her performance in the crime drama Puthiya Niyamam (2016).
Nayanthara went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema with such female-led films as Anaamika (2014), Maya (2015), Dora (2017), Aramm (2017), Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), Airaa (2019), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Netrikann (2021) and Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food (2023).
Her other notable films include Chandramukhi (2005), Ghajini (2005), Billa (2007), Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), Bodyguard (2010), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012), Thani Oruvan (2015), Kaashmora (2016), Viswasam (2019), Bigil (2019), Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019). She expanded into Hindi cinema with Jawan (2023).
In addition to her acting career, Nayanthara is a philanthropist and owns a production house called "Rowdy Pictures". Nayanthara is married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, with whom she has two children.
Early life
Nayanthara was born as Diana Mariam Kurian on 18 November 1984 in Bangalore, Karnataka. Nayanthara belongs to a Malayali Syrian Christian family hails from Thiruvalla, Kerala, and was born to Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian. Her elder brother, Leno, lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As her father was an Indian Air Force official, Nayanthara studied in various parts of India.
Nayanthara did her schooling in Jamnagar, Gujarat and Delhi. She studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School, Thirumoolapuram in Thiruvalla and then attended Marthoma College, Thiruvalla for her bachelor's degree in English Literature.
Career
Debut in Malayalam cinema (2003–2004)
She began her acting career in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. While studying at college, Nayanthara worked part-time as a model. She was spotted by director Sathyan Anthikkad, who had seen some of her modelling assignments and approached her to play a pivotal role in his film Manassinakkare (2003). Although she turned down the offer initially, as she was not interested in films, she gave in eventually and agreed to do "just that one film". Manassinakkare went on to become a big financial success and she continued to receive acting offers. Both her releases in 2004, Natturajavu by Shaji Kailas, and Fazil's psychological thriller Vismayathumbathu, saw her co-starring alongside Mohanlal; while she played the protagonist's adopted sister in the former, she portrayed a ghost in the latter. Her performance in Vismayathumbathu, in particular, was lauded, with critics claiming that she had "stolen the thunder with her author-backed role", and was "the revelation of the film".
Early work in Tamil and Telugu cinema (2005–2007)
Nayanthara subsequently started appearing in Tamil and Telugu films. In 2005, she was cast in Hari's Ayya, debuting in the Tamil film industry as lead heroine of the movie. Behindwoods.com stated that she had made a "sensational debut in Tamil", while a reviewer from Nowrunning.com said that her "presence with her beautiful smile is crowd winning". While still shooting for Ayya, she was selected for the comedy horror film Chandramukhi, after its director P. Vasu's wife had seen Manassinakkare and recommended her. The film ran for over 800 days in theatres, eventually turning Nayanthara into one of the most-sought after actresses in Tamil. She also acted in Malayalam, Thaskara Veeran and Rappakal both co-starring with Mammootty. Later that year she appeared in AR Murugadoss' Ghajini, in which she played a secondary female character.She was also portrayed in an item song in the film. Nayanthara then accepted to appear in an item number as herself in the Perarasu-directed masala film Sivakasi.
Nayanthara's first release in 2006 was Kalvanin Kadhali. Indiaglitz.com stated her performance was the "strength of the film". She next made her debut in Telugu, starring in the film Lakshmi, following which she performed in Boss, I Love You. Three Tamil films in which she enacted the lead female characters – Vallavan, Thalaimagan and E – were released simultaneously during Deepavali 2006. All three films opened to mixed reviews. In Vallavan, she portrayed a lecturer who falls in love with a student younger than her. Sify wrote: "Nayanthara virtually walks away with the film and has never looked so beautiful. She looks gorgeous especially in songs and does justice to her well-etched out role". The science fiction thriller E featured Nayanthara in the role of a bar dancer. Reviewers from Rediff stated that she made an impact. Indiaglitz said she was "very adequate and impressive in a slightly complicated role", and that she had "come up with a good performance". In Thalaimagan, she played a news reporter, with critics agreeing that she did not have much to do in the film.
Public recognition and widespread success (2007–2013)
Nayanthara regained her status in Tamil cinema by starring in the Vishnuvardhan-directed gangster film Billa (2007). A remake of the 1980 Tamil film of the same name, it went on to become a success at the box office, with Nayanthara receiving critical and popular acclaim for her performance as Sasha in her new glamorous look. Sify heaped praise on her, describing her as a "show-stopper". The reviewer further wrote: "Nayanthara has gone full throttle to look her sexiest best She has a beautiful body which she flaunts daringly and is also able to bring out the cold aloofness and bitterness of her character. Similarly a critic from Nowrunning.com noted that she looked "great in mini-skirts, jacket, dark glasses and tall boots". Her performance in Billa earned her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil, in addition to winning the Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine. The same year, she also starred in the Telugu action drama Tulasi alongside Venkatesh, which proved to be a commercial success and her performance earned her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
In 2008, she had five releases, four of which were in Tamil. Her first release was the family entertainer Yaaradi Nee Mohini. Behindwoods.com wrote: "Nayanthara dispels her bombshell act and proves that she can more than just that. She breaks into tears when needed, shows vicious contempt when rubbed the wrong way in the name of love, and looks endearing in songs". Nowrunning.com stated that she "exhibits her acting skills in full measure gives a moving performance in emotional scenes", while Sify's critic wrote that she looked "sensational and has done a great job in perhaps the meatiest role she has done so far". She won the Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine for the second consecutive year, in addition to her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
Her subsequent appearances were in Kuselan, Satyam and Aegan in 2008. In 2009 she appeared in Villu and Aadhavan.
In 2010, all her releases, which featured her as the female lead, turned out to be commercial successes: she had five box office hits in the four Southern languages – Adhurs (Telugu), Bodyguard (Malayalam), Simha (Telugu), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (Tamil) and Super (Kannada). She won the Asianet Award for Best Actress for her performance in Bodyguard. The latter three, in particular, were particularly notable for Nayanthara, with Simha becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year and Boss Engira Bhaskaran releasing to positive reviews and becoming a financial success. Upendra's Super, which marked her debut into the Kannada film industry, opened to rave reviews, while her performance was also praised by critics. Her performances in Simha, Boss Engira Bhaskaran and Super earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in their respective languages. She also starred in Shyamaprasad's critically acclaimed Malayalam film Elektra. Her performance was well appreciated by critics when it was screened at the International Film Festival of India. The film was also screened at the Dubai International Film Festival.
Her only release in 2011 was the mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) by Bapu, in which she played the role of Sita. She received high critical acclaim for her performance in the film, with Rediff.com noting, "Nayanthara is the surprise package of the film. As Sita, she too has played the role of her lifetime. She gave a fine understated performance conveying a kaleidoscope of emotions." Sify commented "Nayanthara gave a fitting answer to all, unleashing grace and accomplishing the assignment with absolute perfection." Subsequently, she was awarded her first Filmfare Award – Telugu and Nandi Award for her performance. The film was dubbed in the media as her swan song and considered to be her last release before her marriage as she was reported to quit acting thereafter.
Choosing to make a comeback, Nayanthara began shooting for Krish's Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012) after an eleven-month sabbatical. She portrayed the role of a journalist and her performance was praised, with a reviewer from Sify stating that "Nayanthara does not play the normal commercial glam-doll for a change and she is good" and "her chemistry with Rana is perfect". This is the only Telugu film where Nayanthara has dubbed for her character. She received her fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performance in the film. The following year, she won widespread critical acclaim for her performance in Atlee's romantic comedy-drama Raja Rani (2013), winning her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and the Vijay Award for Best Actress. Playing the role of a wife in an unhappy marriage, a critic from Sify.com noted, "Nayanthara gets a well-written role and she couldn't ask for a better character than Regina for her return after a three-year hiatus... she looks good, throws herself into the role, approaches her part with restraint and minimalist fuss, and turns in a sincere performance." Sify.com also said her role was "unquestionably the film's biggest strength". Likewise, another reviewer from Behindwoods.com stated the role was "Nayanthara's career best performance till date" and it was a "great comeback by the actress with a role which gave her ample scope".
Her next release, Vishnuvardhan's Arrambam (2013), featuring Ajith Kumar in the lead, also won acclaim with a reviewer from Rediff stating that "Nayanthara looks gorgeous and does full justice to her character", while Behindwoods critic stated that "Nayanthara puts out a fiery face when required and also showcase her oomph and style in many scenes, adding "this superstar continues to shine".
Stardom and further expansion (2014–2022)
While Anaamika did middling business, her next female-centric project, the horror film Maya (2015), emerged as a profitable venture commercially. Portraying a single mother with a mysterious past, Nayanthara won acclaim for her performance and her decision to portray an unconventional character, with Sify.com saying, "Nayanthara is just fabulous and her classier side has been perfectly unleashed in Maya... it's a treat to watch Nayanthara re-inventing herself by performing in an author backed Role".
Along with strong character roles, Nayanthara continued to appear in action and comedy films, including the successful Bhaskar the Rascal (2015) and Thani Oruvan (2015), during the same period. She then went on to win her second Filmfare Award for her role of a deaf girl seeking revenge in Vignesh Shivan's black comedy Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015). About her performance, Sify.com's reviewer noted "Nayanthara's Kadambari is a well-etched out role, the actress is effortlessly charming and she does full justice", and "infuses the part with the right portions of vulnerability, restraint, and quiet strength, delivering a performance that is nothing short of perfect". A video clip from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan went viral on social media where Nayanthara was seen buying liquor from a shop. The Hindu Makkal Katchi demanded the scene to be removed and garlanded her picture with beer bottles and even after she made a statement that it was a film scene, the Hindu Munnani burned her effigy in protest. Despite controversy, she earned her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for her performance in the film.
In her first release of 2016, Nayanthara portrayed a rape victim in Puthiya Niyamam (2016) opposite Mammootty, with a critic from the IBTimes stating "Nayantara's portrayal as Vasuki Iyer is one of her career-best roles till date and her decision to dub in her own voice for her character is worthy of appreciation". She earned her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for her performance in the film. She continued to play diverse roles, appearing as a village-based school teacher in Thirunaal (2016), a spy in the commercially successful Vikram-starrer Iru Mugan (2016) and the queen of a fantasy kingdom in Kaashmora (2016). Her performance in the former fetched her a sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
In 2017, she played the main lead in the horror thriller Dora and the critically acclaimed social drama Aramm. Her portrayal of a district collector in Aramm won her a third Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. She also played the female lead in the action thriller Velaikkaran. Her first release in 2018 was a Telugu-language film Jai Simha in which she played the female lead. She went on to portray the main lead in Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial Kolamaavu Kokila and the thriller Imaikkaa Nodigal alongside actor Atharvaa. Both emerged huge successes and attained highest opening figures for a female led film across the country. Her performance in Kolamaavu Kokila fetched her an eighth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
In 2019, she played lead roles in Viswasam, Airaa, Kolaiyuthir Kaalam and Bigil, the latter in which she collaborated with Vijay for the third time. She also appeared in the Malayalam film Love Action Drama, alongside Nivin Pauly where she attained an equal pay as that of male lead; for the first ever time in Malayalam cinema. She was also seen in Telugu biographical film, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, alongside Chiranjeevi and Tamannaah. In 2020, she was seen in a supporting role in Darbar along with Rajinikanth. Her film Mookuthi Amman marked her second entry into Hindu mythological and devotional cinema after her portrayal of Goddess Sita in 2011.
2021 saw her fifth collaboration with Rajinikanth with the film Annaatthe where she was seen as a lawyer. She starred in Netrikann, a remake of the 2011 South Korean film Blind. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of blind Durga CBI in the film. She also starred in the Malayalam film Nizhal and the much delayed Telugu film Aaradugula Bullet.
Her first release of 2022 was the romantic comedy drama Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, where she was seen alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She later starred in G.S. Viknesh's survival-thriller O2, where she played a single mother trying to shield her son suffering from cystic fibrosis from the effects of low oxygen. She was later seen in the Malayalam film Gold, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, in the Telugu film Godfather, the Tamil horror film Connect.
Expansion to Hindi films and recent work (2023–present)
Nayanthara marked her Hindi film debut with the action thriller film Jawan opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She portrayed a NSG officer Narmada Rai. Her performance received widespread critical acclaim , but her chemistry with Khan was criticised. Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times noted, "Nayanthara brings freshness and is greeted with a slo-mo shot each time she comes on screen." Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama stated "Nayanthara looks stunning and delivers a first-rate performance. The chemistry between her and Khan, however, is not as electrifying as intended."
Her second film in 2023 was the Tamil film Iraivan; for which she got a remuneration of Rs 10 Crore, making her the only South Indian actress to get a double-digit crore remuneration. She then played a chef in Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, alongside Jai for the second time after Raja Rani. The film received mixed reviews, but Akchayaa Rajkumar of The News Minute called her the "soul of the film". Annapoorani generated controversy upon its release on Netflix. The accusations included claims of inciting love jihad and offending the sentiments of the Hindu community, specifically the inclusion of non-vegetarian food in an orthodox Brahmin community, who are strictly vegetarians. Activist Ramesh Solanki and the Hindutva group Vishva Hindu Parishad filed a police complaint. Subsequently, the movie was removed from Netflix and Nayanthara issued an apology on Instagram for unintentionally causing hurt to Hindu sentiments in her film.
Nayanthara will next appear in Test alongside R. Madhavan and Siddharth, in Mannangatti Since 1960, in Dear Students alongside Nivin Pauly and in Good Bad Ugly alongside Ajith Kumar.
Personal life
She was brought up as a Nasrani Christian by Malayali parents in a typical Malayalam speaking household settled in Bangalore. On 7 August 2011, she embraced Hinduism at the Arya Samaj Temple in Chennai. After that, a certificate of conversion to Hinduism was issued to her, and her stage name, Nayanthara, became her official name.
Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan have been in a relationship ever since they worked together on Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015. The couple got married on 9 June 2022 in Mahabalipuram, in a private ceremony which was restricted to family members, friends and co-stars that the couple worked with.
In October 2022, the couple announced the birth of their twin children named Uyir and Ulagam, via surrogacy. And the full name of their twin boys Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan where N stands for their mother Nayanthara.
Off-screen work
Nayanthara is a humanitarian and lends support to several social causes. She donated a sum of Rs. 5 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund during the 2012 cyclonic storm Thane, in Tamil Nadu. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she donated Rs 20 lakh to Film Employees Federation of South India to help daily wagers. Apart from these she has been involved in various charitable activities. She is also a pro-Indian culture enthusiast and had participated in the 2017 pro-jallikattu protests in Chennai along with her husband Vignesh Shivan. For the promotion of her film Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, she and her co-star Jai, served biriyani to female college students.
In 2021, Nayanthara, along with renowned dermatologist Dr Renita Rajan, launched The Lip Balm Company, a gender-neutral lip care company. She has ventured into the skincare range with her brand named 9Skin and launched a female hygiene brand called Femi9. In addition to this, she has endorsed brands and products including Tanishq, Seafood brand Fipola and GRT Jewellers. She has also done photoshoots and interviews with Vogue and Elle.
Rowdy Pictures
In 2021, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan launched their film production venture Rowdy Pictures, which has produced the films Koozhangal (2021), which received numerous accloades, Netrikann (2021) and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022).
Public image and legacy
In the media
Nayanthara is considered among the most popular actor of Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema. She is considered as one of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, according to various media reports. In March 2022, according to a report by The Times of India, Nayanthara is the highest-paid South Indian actress.
Nayanthara became the only South Indian actress to be featured in the Forbes India "Celebrity 100" list of 2018, with her total annual earning credited at ₹15.17 crore. In Rediff.com's "Top 5 Tamil Actresses" list, she ranked 5th in 2013 and 1st in 2016. In "Top Telugu Actresses" list of 2007, she was placed 1st. In the "Top 5 Malayalam Actresses" list of 2016, she ranked 4th. Nayanthara ranked 3rd in "Hottest Tamil Actresses" list. Femina included Nayanthara in its "Femina Fab 40" list of 2021 and said that she is "hands-down the Lady Superstar". Nayanthara became Chennai Times most desirable woman in 2015 and 2016. In 2023, Nayanthara opened her Instagram account, and broke Katrina Kaif's record to become the fastest female actor to reach a million followers. In 2024, she was placed in the "35 most influential young Indians" list by GQ.
Artistry and reception
Nayanthara is known for her strong and powerful performances. She is credited for a change in South industry, with her strong role in women-centric films such as Aramm, Maya, Anaamika, Kolamavu Kokila and Netrikann. She is widely praised for her impactful roles in Sri Rama Rajyam, Raja Rani, Puthiya Niyamam, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and much more. She is among the few South Indian actresses who have taken over the male dominated film industry with her strong films.
Divya J Shekar of Forbes India noted, "What sets Nayanthara apart from most male stars is her presence and popularity across all the five South Indian states." Saradha U of The News Minute credit her "unique filmography" – a blend of commercial and content-driven films, as a reason of her success. Kayalvizhi Arivalan of Femina said that Nayanthara made women-centric films "the new norm". India Today's Janani K finds her to be "capable of pulling in the crowd even without a male star in the film". Nandini Ramnath of Vogue stated that Nayanthara is "southern cinema's brightest stars". She received the Kalaimamani award, for her "Contribution in Tamil Cinema", in 2010. The Hindu referred her as one of the Superstar women in Indian Cinema.
In popular culture
- In 2021, a television series named Lady Superstar Nayanthara, was telecast on Star Vijay. The host conversed with Nayanthara, about her personal and professional life and provided a chance to her fans to interact with her.
- Netflix has documented her journey in Indian cinema in Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, which was released in 2024. The documentary focuses on Nayanthara's work in the film industry and her relationship with Vignesh Shivan.
Controversies
On 16 November 2024, actress Nayanthara penned a letter and published a cryptic Instagram post addressing Dhanush, where Nayanthara accused Dhanush of intentionally holding onto personal grudges and vengeance over the romantic relationship that unfolded between her and Vignesh Shivan during the shooting of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a film which was produced by Dhanush himself.
Nayanthara insisted that Dhanush had sent her a legal notice asking for a compensation of 10 crores for a 3-second video that was used in the Netflix documentary film Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale which were deemed as the behind-the-scenes recordings from the movie sets of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. Nayanthara in her letter revealed that she apparently waited for nearly two years to claim the copyrighted material under the policy of a no objection certificate from her producer Dhanush in order to freely use it for her documentary. She revealed that the filmmakers had apparently re-edited and trimmed the documentary while removing the 3-second video sequence which had been shot from the shooting spots of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan as Dhanush did not grant permission for the usage of songs or visual cuts which featured in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.
Filmography
Main article: Nayanthara filmographyThe actress Nayanthara’s acting career spans for two decades in which she has appeared in more than 75 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages.
Accolades
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by NayantharaNayanthara has won five Filmfare Awards South. She won one Best Actress Telugu for Sri Rama Rajyam (2011), three Best Actress Tamil for – Raja Rani (2013), Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), and Aramm (2018) and one Best Actress Malayalam for Puthiya Niyamam (2016).
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