Full Name: Diana Mariam Kurian (Screen Name: Nayanthara)
Date of Birth: November 18, 1984
Place of Birth: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Profession: Actress, Model
Early Life and Education:
- Nayanthara was born into a Syrian Christian family. Her father, Kurian Kodiyattu, was an Indian Air Force officer, and her mother, Omana Kurian, is a homemaker.
- Due to her father’s job, she grew up in various cities, including Thiruvalla in Kerala.
- She completed her schooling in Kerala and pursued a degree in English Literature from Marthoma College, Thiruvalla.
Career:
Early Career:
- Nayanthara started her career as a model during her college days, appearing in commercials and advertisements.
Film Debut:
- She made her acting debut in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003), directed by Sathyan Anthikad.
- Her Tamil debut came with Ayya (2005), and her Telugu debut was in Lakshmi (2006).
Breakthrough Roles:
- Nayanthara gained widespread recognition with the Tamil film Chandramukhi (2005), co-starring Rajinikanth.
- In Telugu cinema, she earned fame with films like Lakshmi (2006) and Dubai Seenu (2007).
- She established herself as a leading actress with back-to-back hits in both Tamil and Telugu cinema.
filmography of Nayanthara across all languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi) :
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Manassinakkare | Malayalam | Gauri |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Malayalam | Reetha Mathews |
| 2005 | Ayya | Tamil | Selvi |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil | Durga |
| 2005 | Thaskara Veeran | Malayalam | Thankamani |
| 2005 | Rappakal | Malayalam | Gauri |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Tamil | Haritha |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | Telugu | Nandini |
| 2006 | Boss | Telugu | Anuradha |
| 2007 | Yogi | Telugu | Nandini |
| 2007 | Thulasi | Telugu | Vasundhara |
| 2007 | Billa | Tamil | Sasha |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Tamil | Keerthi |
| 2008 | Satyam | Tamil | Deivanayaki |
| 2009 | Villu | Tamil | Janavi |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Tamil | Thara |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Telugu | Chandrakala |
| 2010 | Simha | Telugu | Janaki |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Tamil | Chandrika |
| 2010 | Super | Kannada | Indira |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Telugu | Sita |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Telugu | Devika |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Tamil | Regina |
| 2013 | Arrambam | Tamil | Maya |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Tamil | Pavithra |
| 2014 | Anamika (remake of Kahaani) | Telugu | Anamika |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Tamil | Kadhambari |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Tamil | Mahima |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Malayalam | Vasuki Iyer |
| 2016 | Iru Mugan | Tamil | Meera |
| 2017 | Dora | Tamil | Pavalakodi |
| 2017 | Aramm | Tamil | Madhivadhani (Collector) |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Tamil | Mrinalini |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Telugu | Rukmini |
| 2018 | Kolamaavu Kokila | Tamil | Kokila |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Tamil | Anjali Vikramadityan |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Tamil | Niranjana |
| 2019 | Airaa | Tamil | Bhavani / Yamuna |
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | Malayalam | Shobha |
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman | Tamil | Mookuthi Amman |
| 2021 | Netrikann | Tamil | Durga |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Tamil | Thanga Meenakshi |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Tamil | Kanmani |
| 2022 | Gold | Malayalam | Sumangali Unnikrishnan |
| 2023 | Connect | Tamil | Susan |
| 2023 | Jawan | Hindi | Narmada Rai |
| 2024 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Tamil | Annapoorani |
| 2025 | Test | Tamil | TBA |
| 2025 | Lady Superstar 75 (tentative title) | Tamil | TBA |
Awards and Recognition:
National Film Awards:
- Special Mention for Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
Filmfare Awards South:
- Best Actress – Tamil for Raja Rani (2013)
- Best Actress – Telugu for Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
Nandi Awards:
- Best Actress for Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
SIIMA Awards:
- Multiple wins for Best Actress in Tamil and Telugu categories.
Vijay Awards:
- Favorite Heroine for films like Raja Rani and Imaikkaa Nodigal.
Personal Life:
- Nayanthara embraced Hinduism in 2011 and has been vocal about her spiritual journey.
- In 2022, she married filmmaker Vignesh Shivan after several years of courtship. The couple welcomed twin boys via surrogacy in 2022.
Philanthropy and Interests:
- Nayanthara is known for her philanthropic efforts, including support for underprivileged children and disaster relief initiatives.
- She is also an entrepreneur, owning a skincare brand and investing in businesses.
Nayanthara’s latest movie, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale, is available to watch on Netflix. The documentary offers an intimate look at the actor’s personal and professional life, including her journey in the industry and marriage to director Vignesh Shivan. The film also features interviews with celebrities from the film industry, including Upendra, Taapsee Pannu, Radhika Sarathkumar, and director Atlee.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
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