Actress
Nayanthara
- Born: 18 November 1984, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Nayanthara is a prominent Indian actress known for her work in Tamil cinema. She has starred in acclaimed films such as 'Aramm', 'Maya', and 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'. With a career spanning over two decades, she is celebrated for her strong screen presence and…
About Nayanthara
Nayanthara is a prominent Indian actress known for her work in Tamil cinema. She has starred in acclaimed films such as 'Aramm', 'Maya', and 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'. With a career spanning over two decades, she is celebrated for her strong screen presence and versatility in various genres, particularly in action and drama films.
- Born
- 18 November 1984, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Spouses
- Vignesh Shivan (2022-present)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Kurian Kodiyattu, Omana Kurian
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Nayanthara
- Nayanthara is often referred to as the 'Lady Superstar' of Tamil cinema.
- She made her acting debut in the 2003 Malayalam film 'Manassinakkare'.
Famous Nayanthara quotes
“I am not a traditional heroine.”
“No one can stop me from loving you.”
“I will not let you go.”
Nayanthara: coming up
- Mookuthi Amman 2 (Movie, Mookuthi Amman)6 November 2026
- Monster (Movie)5 March 2027
- Dharman (Movie)14 April 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Nayanthara filmography
Cast (100)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monster Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Mookuthi Amman 2 Movie | Mookuthi Amman | |
| 2026 | Hi :) Movie | Devayani | 5.8 |
| 2026 | Toxic Movie | Ganga | 7.8 |
| 2026 | Patriot Movie | Adv. Lathika | 6.6 |
| 2026 | Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu Movie | Sasirekha | 5.7 |
| 2025 | Test Movie | Kumudha | 5.6 |
| 2024 | Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Movie | Self | 4.6 |
| 2023 | Annapoorani Movie | Annapoorani | 5.1 |
| 2023 | Iraivan Movie | Priya | 5.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jawan Movie | Narmada | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Connect Movie | Susan Joseph | 7.5 |
| 2022 | Gold Movie | Sumangali Unnikrishnan | 4.1 |
| 2022 | GodFather Movie | Sathyapriya Jaidev | 5.4 |
| 2022 | O2 Movie | Parvathy | 4.6 |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal Movie | Kanmani | 5.3 |
| 2022 | Pearle Maaney Show TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Annaatthe Movie | Pattamal | 4.7 |
| 2021 | Aaradugula Bullet Movie | Nayana | 3.3 |
| 2021 | Netrikann Movie | Durga / Nancy | 5.9 |
| 2021 | Nizhal Movie | Sharmila | 5.7 |
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman Movie | Mookuthi Amman | 5.7 |
| 2020 | Darbar Movie | Lilly | 5.9 |
| 2019 | Bigil Movie | Angel Aasirvatham | 6.3 |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy Movie | Siddhamma | 6.3 |
| 2019 | Love Action Drama Movie | Shobha | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Kolaiyuthir Kaalam Movie | Shruthi Lawson | 4.0 |
| 2019 | Mr. Local Movie | Keerthana Vasudevan | 4.6 |
| 2019 | Airaa Movie | Bhavani / Yamuna | 5.0 |
| 2019 | Viswasam Movie | Niranjana | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal Movie | Anjali Vikramadithyan IPS | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila Movie | Kokila | 6.6 |
| 2018 | Jai Simha Movie | Gauri | 4.7 |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran Movie | Mirunalini | 6.9 |
| 2017 | Aramm Movie | Madhivadhani IAS | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Dora Movie | Pavalakkodi | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Kaashmora Movie | Rathna Mahadevi | 4.8 |
| 2016 | Iru Mugan Movie | Halena | 5.4 |
| 2016 | Babu Bangaram Movie | Sailaja | 5.2 |
| 2016 | Thirunaal Movie | Vithya | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu Movie | Mylaa | 4.7 |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam Movie | Vasuki Iyer | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdydhaan Movie | Kadambari | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty Movie | Swapna (Cameo) | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Maya Movie | Maya Mathews / Apsara | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan Movie | Mahima | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Masss Engira Masilamani Movie | Malini | 5.1 |
| 2015 | Bhaskar The Rascal Movie | Hima | 4.9 |
| 2015 | Nannbenda Movie | Ramya | 4.0 |
| 2014 | Radha Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 2014 | Anaamika Movie | Anaamika | 4.4 |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Movie | Pavithra Mahalingam | 5.3 |
| 2013 | Arrambam Movie | Maya | 6.2 |
| 2013 | Raja Rani Movie | Regina | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Greeku Veerudu Movie | Sandhya | 3.8 |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal Movie | Self - Dancer | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum Movie | Devika | 6.1 |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam Movie | Sita | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Super Movie | Indira | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Elektra Movie | Elektra | 5.5 |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Baskaran Movie | Chandrika Shanmugasundaram | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Simha Movie | Bhavani | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Goa Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Bodyguard Movie | Ammu | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Adhurs Movie | Chandrakala | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Aadhavan Movie | Tara | 5.5 |
| 2009 | Anjaneyulu Movie | Anjali | 5.6 |
| 2009 | Villu Movie | Janavi | 3.8 |
| 2008 | Aegan Movie | Mallika | 4.4 |
| 2008 | Satyam Movie | Deivanayaki | 6.2 |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu Movie | Herself | |
| 2008 | Kuselan Movie | Nayanthara | 5.2 |
| 2008 | Twenty 20 Movie | Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana" | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini Movie | Keerthi | 7.0 |
| 2007 | Billa Movie | Sasha | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Thulasi Movie | Vasundhara | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss Movie | Special Appearance for Ballelaka Song | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Dubai Seenu Movie | Madhumati | 5.4 |
| 2007 | Yogi Movie | Nandini | 3.7 |
| 2006 | E Movie | Jothy | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Vallavan Movie | Swapna | 5.5 |
| 2006 | Boss Movie | Anuradha | 4.0 |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan Movie | Mekala | 4.0 |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali Movie | Haritha | 4.0 |
| 2006 | Lakshmi Movie | Nandhinee | 5.5 |
| 2005 | Sivakasi Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Ghajini Movie | Chitra | 6.9 |
| 2005 | Rappakal Movie | Gauri | 6.7 |
| 2005 | Thaskara Veeran Movie | Thankamani | 3.9 |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi Movie | Durga | 6.8 |
| 2005 | Ayya Movie | Selvi | 5.8 |
| 2004 | Natturajavu Movie | Katrina | 5.2 |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu Movie | Reetha Mathews | 4.8 |
| 2003 | Manassinakkare Movie | Gauri | 7.3 |
| TBA | NT-81 Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Maharani Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Kanchana 4 Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Dear Students Movie | Vidya Rudhran | |
| TBA | Rakkayie Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Thani Oruvan 2 Movie | Mahima |
Crew (8)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hi :) Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2026 | Love Insurance Kompany Movie | Producer · Production | 4.2 |
| 2023 | Shubh Yatra Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Rocky Movie | Presenter · Crew | 6.9 |
| 2021 | Pebbles Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | NT-81 Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Walking Talking Strawberry Icecream Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Oorkuruvi Movie | Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- Hi :)2026 / TMDB 5.8
- Toxic2026 / TMDB 7.8
- Patriot2026 / TMDB 6.6
- Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu2026 / TMDB 5.7
- Test2025 / TMDB 5.6
- Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale2024 / TMDB 4.6
Questions about Nayanthara
What are some of Nayanthara's most successful films?
Some of Nayanthara's most successful films include 'Aramm', 'Maya', and 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan', which received both critical and commercial acclaim.
Has Nayanthara won any awards?
Yes, Nayanthara has won several awards, including Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for her performances.
What was Nayanthara's first film?
Nayanthara made her acting debut in the 2003 Malayalam film 'Manassinakkare', which marked the beginning of her successful career in cinema.
What is Nayanthara's estimated net worth?
Nayanthara's estimated net worth is around $10 million, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in the South Indian film industry.
Who are Nayanthara's parents?
Nayanthara's parents are Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian. They have been supportive of her career since its inception.
What genre does Nayanthara typically work in?
Nayanthara is known for her roles in action, drama, and horror films, showcasing her versatility across various genres.
What is a defining characteristic of Nayanthara's acting style?
Nayanthara is recognized for her strong screen presence and emotional depth in her performances, often portraying complex characters.
What are some career highlights for Nayanthara?
Career highlights for Nayanthara include her breakthrough role in 'Chandramukhi', her successful collaborations with top directors, and her status as a leading actress in Tamil cinema.