Contents
Nayanthara Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Gallery: Nayanthara is an Indian actress and model who is best known for her movies in Tamil cinema.
Besides Tamil, she has also appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada language films. She made her acting debut with the 2003 Malayalam flick Manassinakkare and her Tamil debut is Ayya, in 2006, she entered the Telugu film industry with the film Lakshmi.
She played a female lead role in Shah Rukh Khan’s film Jawan. Apart from acting, Nayanthara launched her cosmetic brand, 9skin, which she co-founded with her husband, Vignesh Shivan, and friend Daisy Morgan. The official website is 9skin.in.
| Real Name | Diana Mariam Kurian |
| Age/DOB | 30 (November 18, 1984) |
| Known For | Actress |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Husband: Vignesh Shivan Children: Uyir RudroNeel, Ulag Daiwik Father: Kurian Kodiyattu Mother: Omana Kurian Siblings: Leno |
| Education | Graduated |
| Native | Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
Nayanthara Social Media
| Click Here | |
| Click Here | |
| Click Here |
Did You Know?
- In 2012, she received critical acclaim for her performance in Shyamaprasad’s Malayalam film Elektra, which was showcased at the International Film Festival of India and the Dubai International Film Festival.
- In 2011, Nayanthara played Sita in Bapu’s mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam, receiving widespread critical acclaim.
- She won the Nandi Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress for her performance.
- Her role in Atlee’s Raja Rani in 2013 further solidified her comeback, earning her both the Filmfare and Vijay Awards for Best Actress.
- Following her success she appeared in films like Aarambam and Anamika in 2014, followed by the Maya, Bhaskar the Rascal, and Thani Oruvan.
- Her role as the deaf and mute girl in Vignesh Shivan’s Naanum Rowdy Dhaan won her a second Filmfare Award.
Nayanthara Personal Life
- Nayanthara was known by her childhood name, Diana Mariam Kurian.
- Her father, Kurian Kodiyattu, served as an Indian Air Force official. Due to his transfers, Nayanthara attended school in various locations across North India, including Jamnagar, Gujarat, and Delhi.
- Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan have been in a long-term relationship and got married on June 9, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.
- Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara announced their children’s names, Uyir Rudro Neel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan, on their social media page, much to the joy of fans; the post garnered over 3 million likes in just 3 hours.
Nayanthara and Prabhu Deva Controversy
In 2008, she began a relationship with actor-director Prabhu Deva, getting his name tattooed on her wrist and making public appearances while keeping the relationship private. In 2010, Prabhu Deva’s wife, Latha, filed a petition in family court to prevent him from living with Nayanthara and sought a reunion. Nayanthara confirmed the end of her relationship with Prabhu Deva in 2012.
Following her breakup, Nayanthara made a successful comeback in 2010, with all her films turning into commercial successes.
Nayanthara Movies
As Actress
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Manassinakkare | Gauri | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Reetha Mathews | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Katrina | Malayalam |
| 2005 | Ayya | Selvi | Tamil |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Durga | Tamil |
| 2005 | Thaskara Veeran | Thankamani | Malayalam |
| 2005 | Rappakal | Gauri | Malayalam |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Chitra | Tamil |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Herself | Tamil |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Haritha | Tamil |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | Nandhinee | Telugu |
| 2006 | Boss | Anuradha | Telugu |
| 2006 | E | Jyothi | Tamil |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | Mekala | Tamil |
| 2006 | Vallavan | Swapna | Tamil |
| 2007 | Yogi | Nandini | Telugu |
| 2007 | Dubai Seenu | Madhumathi | Telugu |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Herself | Tamil |
| 2007 | Tulasi | Vasundhara Ram | Telugu |
| 2007 | Billa | Sasha | Tamil |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Keerthi (Komalavalli) | Tamil |
| 2008 | Kuselan / Kathanayakudu | Herself | Tamil Telugu |
| 2008 | Satyam / Salute | Deivanayaki alias Deiva (Tamil) Divya (Telugu) |
Tamil Telugu |
| 2008 | Aegan | Mallika | Tamil |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Herself | Malayalam |
| 2009 | Villu | Janvi | Tamil |
| 2009 | Anjaneyulu | Anjali | Telugu |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Thara | Tamil |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Chandrakala | Telugu |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Ammu | Malayalam |
| 2010 | Goa | Herself | Tamil |
| 2010 | Simha | Gayatri | Telugu |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Chandrika | Tamil |
| 2010 | Elektra | Elektra Alexander | Malayalam |
| 2010 | Super | Indira | Kannada |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Sita / Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Devika | Telugu |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Herself | Tamil |
| 2013 | Greeku Veerudu | Sandhya | Telugu |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Regina John | Tamil |
| 2013 | Arrambam | Maya | Tamil |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Pavithra | Tamil |
| 2014 | Anaamika Nee Enge En Anbe |
Anaamika | Telugu Tamil |
| 2015 | Nannbenda | Ramya | Tamil |
| 2015 | Bhaskar the Rascal | Hima | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Manini | Tamil |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Mahima | Tamil |
| 2015 | Maya | Maya Mathews, Apsara | Tamil |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Swapna | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Kadambari | Tamil |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Vasuki Iyer | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Myla | Tamil |
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Vidya | Tamil |
| 2016 | Babu Bangaram | Sailaja | Telugu |
| 2016 | Iru Mugan | Meera George | Tamil |
| 2016 | Kaashmora | Rathna Mahadevi | Tamil |
| 2017 | Dora | Pavalakkodi | Tamil |
| 2017 | Aramm | Madhivadhani | Tamil |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Mrinalini | Tamil |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Gauri | Telugu |
| 2018 | Kolamaavu Kokila | Kokila | Tamil |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Anjali Vikramadityan | Tamil |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Niranjana | Tamil |
| 2019 | Airaa | Bhavani, Yamuna | Tamil |
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Keerthana Vasudevan | Tamil |
| 2019 | Kolaiyuthir Kaalam | Shruthi Lawson | Tamil |
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | Shobha | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Siddhamma | Telugu |
| 2019 | Bigil | Angel Aasirvaatham | Tamil |
| 2020 | Darbar | Lilly | Tamil |
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman | Mookuthi Amman | Tamil |
| 2021 | Nizhal | Sharmila | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Netrikann | Durga/ Nancy | Tamil |
| 2021 | Aaradugula Bullet | Nayana | Telugu |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Adv. Pattammal | Tamil |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Kanmani Ganguly | Tamil |
| 2022 | O2 | Parvathy | Tamil |
| 2022 | Godfather | Sathyapriya Jaidev | Telugu |
| 2022 | Gold | Sumangali Unnikrishnan | Malayalam |
| 2022 | Connect | Susan | Tamil |
| 2023 | Jawan | Narmada Rai | Hindi |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Priya | Tamil |
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Annapoorani Rangarajan | Tamil |
| TBA | Test | Kumudha | Tamil |
| TBA | Mannangatti Since 1960 | TBA | Tamil |
| TBA | Dear Students | TBA | Malayalam |
| TBA | Untitled Mammootty – GVM film | TBA | Malayalam |
| TBA | Thani Oruvan 2 | TBA | Tamil |
| TBA | NT 81 | TBA | Tamil |
| TBA | Good Bad Ugly | TBA | Tamil |
| TBA | Untitled Vishnu Edavan Film | TBA | Tamil |
| TBA | Toxic | TBA | Kannada |
| TBA | Mookuthi Amman 2 | TBA | Tamil |
| TBA | Untitled Sarjun KM Film | TBA | Tamil |
As Producer
| Year | Title | Langauge |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netrikan | Tamil |
| 2021 | Rocky | Tamil |
| 2021 | Koozhangal / Pebbles | Tamil |
| 2022 | Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Tamil |
| 2022 | Connect | Tamil |
| 2023 | Shubh Yatra | Gujarati |
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 |
Nayanthara Awards and Nominations
Ananda Vikatan Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Best Actress | Won |
| 2017 | Aramm | Best Actress | Won |
| 2019 | Airaa | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2022 | Netrikann | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2023 | Connect | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2024 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Best Actress | Nominated |
Asianet Film Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Manassinakkare | Best New Face of the Year | Won |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Best Actress | Won |
| 2017 | Puthiya Niyamam | Best Actress | Nominated |
Behindwoods Gold Medal
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Best Acting Performance | Won |
| 2018 | Nayanthara | The Golden Lady of South Indian Box Office | Won |
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Language | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2010 | Simha | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2010 | Super | Best Actress | Kannada | Nominated |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2012 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2016 | Iru Mugan | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Best Actress | Malayalam | Won |
| 2017 | Aramm | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
International Indian Film Academy Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Maya | Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2016 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Best Actress | Nominated |
Kalaimamani Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Contribution of Tamil Cinema | Kalaimamani | Won |
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Language | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Best Actress | Malayalam | Won |
Nandi Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Best Actress | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Language | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2013 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | Best Actress (Critics) | Telugu | Won |
| 2014 | Raja Rani | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2015 | Anaamika | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2016 | Bhaskar the Rascal | Best Actress | Malayalam | Won |
| 2017 | Iru Mugan | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2017 | Puthiya Niyamam | Best Actress | Malayalam | Won |
| 2018 | Aramm | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2019 | Kolamavu Kokila | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2020 | Viswasam | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2021 | Mookuthi Amman | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2022 | Netrikann | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2024 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Best Actress | Tamil | Pending |
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Best Actress | Won |
Vijay Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Billa | Favourite Heroine | Won |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Favourite Heroine | Won |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Favourite Heroine | Nominated |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Favourite Heroine | Nominated |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Favourite Heroine | Won |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Best Actress | Won |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Favourite Heroine | Nominated |
| 2017 | Aramm | Favourite Heroine | Won |
| 2017 | Aramm | Best Actress | Won |
Zee Cinema Awards – Tamil
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Airaa | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2020 | Viswasam & Bigil | Favourite Actress | Won |
| 2020 | Nayanthara | Sridevi Award for Inspiring Women of Indian Cinema | Won |
