Nayanthara [ Nayantara ]
Nayanthara (born Diana Mariam Kurian; 18 November 1984) is an Indian actress and film producer who appears in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. One of the highest-paid actresses in India, she was the only South Indian actress to be featured in the Forbes India “Celebrity 100” list of 2018. She has acted in more than 80 films in a career spanning over two decades and has won numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards South. She is popularly addressed as the “Lady Superstar” of Indian cinema.
Indian actress Diana Mariam Kuriyan, better known by her stage name Nayanthara, primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu-language films. She is frequently referred to as Thalaivi of the Tamil film industry and is one of the south’s most successful major performers.
| Age | 38 Years |
| Also known as: | Diana Mariam Kurien, Nayan, Nayantra, Mani, Diana Kurien |
| Occupation: | Actor • Special Appearances • Producer |
| Born: | November 18, 1984 |
| Birthplace: | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Physical Appearance
| Height in Centimeters | 165cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.65 m |
| Height in Feet Inches | 5′ 5” |
| Weight | 53kg |
| Body Measurement | 34-26-34 |
| Waist Size` | 26 |
| Hips Size | 34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003). She made her debut in Tamil cinema with Ayya (2005) and in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi (2006). 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 performance 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).[8] Nayanthara went onto establish herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema with such female-led films as Anaamika (2014), Maya (2015), Kolamavu Kokila (2018), Airaa (2019) and Netrikann (2022). Her other notable films include Ghajini (2005), Billa (2007), Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), Bodyguard (2010), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012), Thani Oruvan (2015), Kaashmora (2016), Viswasam, Bigil, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (all 2019), Darbar (2020), Annaatthe (2021) and Godfather (2022). She expanded to Hindi cinema with Jawan (2023).
Nayanthara With SRK’s Jawan
Shah Rukh Khan is a man of his word. As per an old video going viral now, the actor promised to ‘fly’ Nayanthara to Mumbai for her Bollywood debut opposite him, and now he has delivered exactly the same with Jawan.
The highly anticipated Hindi film ‘Jwan’ has been released in theaters, receiving positive reviews and performing well at the box office on its first day. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi, with Atlee making his Bollywood directorial debut. Nayanthara, who makes her Hindi cinema debut in the film, watched the screening in Mumbai with her husband and director Vignesh Shivan, as well as Atlee.
Nayanthara Family Details
Nayanthara Husband
Vignesh Shivan is an Indian film director, film producer, actor, singer and lyricist who works in Tamil cinema, making films of many genres.
Nayanthara Kids
Nayanthara and her husband Vignesh Shivan named their twins children Uyir and Ulag. Uyir in Tamil translates to life and Ulag to world. And the two babies are indeed their life and world.’
| Father | Kurian Kodiyattu |
| Mother | Omana Kurian |
| Brothers | Lenu Kurian |
| Sisters | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Vignesh Shivan |
| Sons (Twins) | Uyir and Ulag |
Nayanthara Educational Qualification
She did her schooling in Jamnagar, Gujarat and Delhi. In Thiruvalla, she studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School, Thirumoolapuram and then attended Marthoma College, Thiruvalla for her bachelor’s degree in English Literature
| Education Qualification | Degree in English Literature |
| School | Jamnagar, Gujarat and Delhi, Balikamadom, Girls High School, Tiruvalla, Kerala |
| College / University | Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala |
Nayanthara Net Worth
| Salary (approx) | 3 – 10 Crore per Film |
| Income (per year approx) | 20 Crore |
| Net Worth (approx) | 200 Crores |
Nayanthara Films
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Manassinakkare | Gauri | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Reetha Mathews | |
| Natturajavu | Katrina | ||
| 2005 | Ayya | Selvi | Tamil |
| Chandramukhi | Durga | ||
| Thaskara Veeran | Thankamani | Malayalam | |
| Rappakal | Gauri | ||
| Ghajini | Chitra | Tamil | |
| Sivakasi | Herself | Special appearance in the song “Kodambakkam Area” | |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Haritha | |
| Lakshmi | Nandhinee | Telugu | |
| Boss | Anuradha | ||
| E | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| Thalaimagan | Mekala | ||
| Vallavan | Swapna | ||
| 2007 | Yogi | Nandini | Telugu |
| Dubai Seenu | Madhumathi | ||
| Sivaji: The Boss | Herself | Tamil | Special appearance in the song “Balleilakka” |
| Tulasi | Vasundhara Ram | Telugu | |
| Billa | Sasha | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Keerthi (Komalavalli) | |
| Kuselan / Kathanayakudu | Herself | Tamil Telugu | Bilingual film; extended guest appearance |
| Satyam / Salute | Deivanayaki alias Deiva (Tamil)Divya (Telugu) | Tamil Telugu | Bilingual film |
| Aegan | Mallika | Tamil | |
| Twenty:20 | Herself | Malayalam | Special appearance in the song “Hey Dil Deewana” |
| 2009 | Villu | Janvi | Tamil |
| Anjaneyulu | Anjali | Telugu | |
| Aadhavan | Thara | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Chandrakala | Telugu |
| Bodyguard | Ammu | Malayalam | |
| Goa | Herself | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Simha | Gayatri | Telugu | |
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Chandrika | Tamil | |
| Elektra | Elektra Alexander | Malayalam | |
| Super | Indira | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Sita / Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Devika | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Herself | Tamil |
| Greeku Veerudu | Sandhya | Telugu | |
| Raja Rani | Regina John | Tamil | |
| Arrambam | Maya | ||
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Pavithra | |
| Anaamika / Nee Enge En Anbe | Anaamika | Telugu Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2015 | Nannbenda | Ramya | Tamil |
| Bhaskar the Rascal | Hima | Malayalam | |
| Massu Engira Masilamani | Manini | Tamil | |
| Thani Oruvan | Mahima | ||
| Maya | Maya Mathews, Apsara | ||
| Life of Josutty | Swapna | Malayalam | Cameo appearance |
| Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Kadambari | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Vasuki Iyer | Malayalam |
| Idhu Namma Aalu | Myla | Tamil | |
| Thirunaal | Vidya | ||
| Babu Bangaram | Sailaja | Telugu | |
| Iru Mugan | Meera George | Tamil | |
| Kaashmora | Rathna Mahadevi | ||
| 2017 | Dora | Pavalakkodi | |
| Aramm | Madhivadhani | ||
| Velaikkaran | Mrinalini | ||
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Gauri | Telugu |
| Kolamaavu Kokila | Kokila | Tamil | |
| Imaikkaa Nodigal | Anjali Vikramadityan | ||
| 2019 | Viswasam | Niranjana | |
| Airaa | Bhavani, Yamuna | ||
| Mr. Local | Keerthana Vasudevan | ||
| Kolaiyuthir Kaalam | Shruthi Lawson | ||
| Love Action Drama | Shobha | Malayalam | |
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Siddhamma | Telugu | |
| Bigil | Angel Aasirvaatham | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Darbar | Lilly | |
| Mookuthi Amman | Mookuthi Amman | ||
| 2021 | Nizhal | Sharmila | Malayalam |
| Netrikann | Durga/ Nancy | Tamil | |
| Aaradugula Bullet | Nayana | Telugu | |
| Annaatthe | Adv. Pattammal | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Kanmani Ganguly | |
| O2 | Parvathy | ||
| Godfather | Sathyapriya Jaidev | Telugu | |
| Gold | Sumangali Unnikrishnan | Malayalam | |
| Connect | Susan | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Jawan | Narmada Rai Rathore | Hindi |
| Iraivan | *upcoming | Tamil | Post-production |
| * | Ladysuperstar75 | *upcoming | Tamil |
| * | Test | *upcoming |
Nayanthara Music videos
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | “Vajrostavam” | Telugu Film Industry | 75 Years of Telugu Film Industry |
| 2016 | “Spirit of Chennai” | Chiyaan Vikram | Spirit of Chennai/Humanity Universal |
| 2018 | “Jai Hind India” | AR Rahman | Promotional song for the 2018 Hockey World Cup. |
| 2021 | “Kaalam Oru Dhrogi” | Lahari Music | Promotional song for Rocky |
| 2022 | “Thai Engal Thamizh Naade” | Santhosh Narayanan | Pride of Tamil Nadu |
Producer
- Netrikann (2021)
- Rocky (2021) as a Presenter
- Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022)
- Connect (2022)
- Koozhangal / Pebbles (2021)
- Oorkuruvi (*upcoming)
- Walking Talking Strawberry IceCream (*upcoming)
- Shubh Yatra (Gujarati Film) (2023)
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