Navya Nair – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Navya Nair was born as Dhanya Veena Nair on October 14, 1985, in Haripad, Kerala. She completed her schooling in Mannanam, Kerala, and later pursued higher education while continuing her career in the film industry.
She was introduced to Malayalam cinema at a young age and became one of the most successful actresses of the 2000s.
Film Career
Debut & Early Success (2001-2005)
- Debut: Ishtam (2001, Malayalam) – Opposite Dileep, which was a commercial hit.
- Nandanam (2002, Malayalam) – Her breakthrough role as Balamani, a critically acclaimed performance that won her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.
- Kalyanaraman (2002, Malayalam) – A comedy hit with Dileep.
- Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004, Malayalam) – Another major success.
- Rathri Mazha (2005, Malayalam) – Won her another Kerala State Film Award.
Expansion to Tamil & Kannada (2006-2012)
- Azhagiya Theeye (2004, Tamil) – Marked her Tamil debut.
- Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (2005, Tamil) – Played the lead role.
- Gaja (2008, Kannada) – A blockbuster Kannada film.
- Sadgamaya (2010, Malayalam) – A critically acclaimed role.
- Drishya (2014, Kannada) – The Kannada remake of Drishyam, where she played the lead.
Comeback & Recent Films (2022-Present)
- Oruthee (2022, Malayalam) – Made a strong comeback and received another Kerala State Film Award nomination.
- Janaki Jaane (2023, Malayalam) – Played the lead in this comedy-drama.
Year-Wise Filmography
2000s (Rise to Stardom)
- 2001 – Ishtam (Malayalam, Debut)
- 2002 – Nandanam, Kalyanaraman (Malayalam)
- 2004 – Chathikkatha Chanthu, Azhagiya Theeye (Malayalam, Tamil debut)
- 2005 – Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (Tamil), Rathri Mazha (Malayalam)
2010s (Break & Kannada Films)
- 2010 – Sadgamaya (Malayalam)
- 2014 – Drishya (Kannada)
2020s (Comeback)
- 2022 – Oruthee (Malayalam, Comeback Film)
- 2023 – Janaki Jaane (Malayalam)
Awards and Recognitions
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress (2002) – Nandanam
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress (2005) – Rathri Mazha
- Filmfare Award – Best Actress for Gaja (Kannada, 2008)
- Nominated for Kerala State Film Award (2022) – Oruthee
Personal Life
- Navya married Santhosh Menon in 2010, and they have a son.
- She took a break from acting for a few years after marriage and focused on family.
- She is also a classical dancer and TV show judge.
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