18 Nov, 1984 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Actress/Producer
Nayanthara , aka Lady Superstar , is a South Indian actress who has acted in many Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu movies. After several commercial successes such as Chandramukhi, Ghajini, Billa, and Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Nayanthara has established herself as one of the most promising and sought-after actresses in South India. Personal Life Nayanthara was born on November 18, 1984 into an Orthodox Syrian Christian family in Tiruvalla, Kerala. She did her schooling in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, as her father was an Air Force official. She joined Balikamadom High School in Thiruvalla for +2, then joined Marthoma College in Thiruvalla for her Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Diana Mariam Kurien is her legal name at birth. At Chennai's Arya Samaj Temple, Nayan accepted Hinduism. Career She co-starred alongside Mohanlal in Naatturajaavu and in Fazil's Vismayathumbathu. She was also cast with Mammootty in Thaskaraveeran (dubbed into Tamil as Yuvaraj) and Raapakal. She has also starred in several Tamil and Telugu movies. She was cast opposite Sarath Kumar in Ayya and with Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi. Her later films, such as Vallavan (Tamil), Gajini (Tamil), Yogi (Telugu), etc., all flopped except Ghajini and Vallavan. She regained her throne in Kollywood through Billa in 2007. Her next movie, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, was a stupendous success. Comeback in 2012 However, after her break-up with Prabhu Deva, she made a comeback; she began shooting for Krish's Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum with Rana Daggubati in March 2012, after an 11-month sabbatical. She portrayed the role of a journalist in this movie, and her performance was also praised, with a reviewer from Sify citing that "Nayanthara does not play the normal commercial glam-doll for a change, and she is good." As a reporter, she looked good, and her chemistry with Rana was perfect. Greeku Veerudu, her first release in 2013, co-starred Akkineni Nagarjuna. Her performance was also praised, with a reviewer from Sify citing that "Nayanthara looks beautiful in trendy costumes as well as in designer sarees." Her chemistry with Nagarjuna is equally nice and perfect. After a long time, Nagarjuna found his best pair. She has also appeared in Vishnuvardhan's Valai, opposite Ajith Kumar, Raja Rani, opposite Arya, and S. R. Prabhakaran's Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, opposite Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Shekhar Kammula's Anamika. Relationships & Controversies While shooting for her Tamil film Vallavan, she was romantically linked with the film's director and co-actor, Silambarasan Rajendar. She initially denied the reports. In November 2006, however, she confirmed that she and Silambarasan had broken up, going on to add that she would not work with him again. During the making, in 2008, and after the release of her film Villu, reports suggested that she was in a relationship with its director, Prabhu Deva, with some sources even claiming that both had secretly married in June 2009. She had tattooed his name on her wrist and began appearing with him in public while keeping silent and refusing to comment about the issue, neither denying nor confirming the relationship. In September 2010, Prabhu Deva openly confessed his love for Nayantara and further stated that he would marry her soon. In 2012, Nayantara confirmed that she had ended her relationship with Prabhu Deva. Marriage Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have been in a relationship ever since they worked together on Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015 and are engaged. The couple got married on June 9, 2022, in Mahabalipuram. On October 20, 2022, the couple announced the birth of their twin children by sharing the kids' photos online.
| Movie | Director | Release Date |
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| Gopichand Malineni | 14 Apr 2026 | |
| Sundar C | Mar 2026 | |
| Arun K | Feb 2026 | |
| Vishnu Edavan | Apr 2026 |
| Name | Nayanthara |
| Profession(s) |
Main Profession Actress Other Profession Entrepreneur, Model |
| Date Of Birth | 18 Nov 1984 |
| Age | 42 |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Current Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 165 cm |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Hobbies | Reading and Listening to Music |
Nayanthara Family |
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| Father | Kurian Kodiyattu |
| Mother | Omana Kurian |
| Sibling | Leno |
| Spouse | Vignesh Shivan (m. 09 Jun 2022) |
| Children | Uyir Rudroneel N Shivan, Ulagam Daiwik N Shivan |
Nayanthara Education |
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| Education Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in English Literature |
| College(s) | Marthoma College, Thiruvalla |
| School(s) | Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School, Thiruvalla |
Nayanthara Net Worth |
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| Net Worth | 165 Crore (approx.) |
Nayanthara Debut Movies |
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| Tamil | Ayya |
| Malayalam | Manassinakkare |
| Telugu | Lakshmi |
| Kannada | Super (Symbol) |
Sri Venkateswara Creations officially announced on March 31, 2026, that Nayanthara has joined the cast of director Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming untitled action drama. The project marks her second venture in Hindi cinema after her debut in Jawan and features her starring opposite Salman Khan for the first time. Production for the film, produced by Dil Raju, is scheduled to commence in April 2026.
Following reports of her collaboration with Salman Khan and director Vamshi Paidipally, actor Salman Khan officially confirmed his next action-thriller on March 31, 2026. While the pan-India project is scheduled to go on floors in April 2026 for an Eid 2027 release, recent industry buzz suggests Nayanthara is the frontrunner to play the female lead, marking her second Hindi film after the success of Jawan.
Nayanthara has reportedly signed to play the female lead opposite Salman Khan in an upcoming action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The project, produced by Dil Raju under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner, is expected to begin filming in April 2026 and is being planned for a pan-India release during Eid 2027.
Reports emerged on March 29, 2026, indicating that Nayanthara has been cast as the female lead opposite Salman Khan in an upcoming large-scale project directed by Vamshi Paidipally. Produced by Dil Raju under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner, the film is expected to begin production in April 2026 for a planned release during Eid 2027.
Anil Kapoor has reportedly joined the cast of an upcoming untitled action drama featuring Nayanthara and Salman Khan. Produced by Dil Raju and directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the big-budget project is expected to begin filming in April 2026 and marks a significant collaboration between the prominent stars.
The 2006 Tamil romantic thriller Vallavan, starring Nayanthara and Silambarasan TR, is officially set for a worldwide theatrical re-release on May 9, 2026. The announcement, made on March 27, 2026, confirms the return of the cult classic to the big screen, featuring the popular soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Nayanthara has been identified as the wealthiest South Indian actress in 2026, with a reported net worth exceeding Rs 200 crore. Professional updates indicate that the actress is currently producing the romantic drama Love Insurance Kompany, while also preparing for major upcoming releases including the action thriller Toxic and the espionage film Patriot.
Nayanthara and the production team of her upcoming film Hi recently organized a surprise celebration on set to honor veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar for completing 49 years in the film industry. The event, which took place during the ongoing shoot in Chennai, featured a cake-cutting ceremony as a tribute to the actress's career milestone. Directed by Vishnu Edavan, the romantic drama marks the first collaboration between Nayanthara and Kavin and is currently targeting an April 2026 theatrical release.
Nayanthara reportedly celebrated actress Radhika Sarathkumar's 40-year milestone in the film industry on the sets of their upcoming film, Hi, on March 23, 2026. The event, organized by Nayanthara and the production team, took place during the ongoing filming schedule in Chennai. The romantic drama, which also stars Kavin and is directed by Vishnu Edavan, has recently updated its theatrical release target to April 2026.
Actress Nayanthara and the production team of her upcoming film 'Hi' organised a celebration on set to honour veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar's 40-year milestone in the film industry. The event, which took place during the film's ongoing schedule, was acknowledged by Sarathkumar on March 22, 2026, as she expressed her gratitude to Nayanthara and Rowdy Pictures for the gesture.
The Malayalam spy action-drama Patriot, featuring Nayanthara alongside Mohanlal and Mammootty, has been selected as the opening feature film for the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the high-stakes thriller is scheduled to screen during the festival’s 24th edition, which takes place from April 23 to April 26.
The upcoming Malayalam spy action thriller Patriot, starring Nayanthara alongside Mohanlal and Mammootty, has been selected as the opening feature for the 2024 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). The festival, scheduled to take place from April 23 to 26, will host the film's premiere as one of the most anticipated Indian projects of the year. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the high-stakes thriller also features Fahadh Faasil and Revathy in significant roles.
The Tamil science fiction romantic comedy Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), produced by Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, has been officially scheduled for a theatrical release on April 3, 2026. Directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, the film is set in a futuristic version of Chennai in the year 2040. The release date was confirmed by the filmmakers via social media on March 19, 2026, marking a final slot for the project after previous scheduling adjustments.
Director Vignesh Shivan hinted at a potential April 3 theatrical release for the upcoming romantic drama Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), which is produced by Nayanthara. The filmmaker shared a social media update on March 18 suggesting the film might arrive on the occasion of Good Friday, following previous rescheduling of the project starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty.
Reports published on March 14, 2026, indicate that Nayanthara is set to play the female lead in an upcoming collaborative project between actor Salman Khan, director Vamshi Paidipally, and producer Dil Raju. The film, which marks a significant professional pairing for the actress, is reportedly scheduled to commence production in mid-April 2026.
The makers of the upcoming romantic film Hi, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, have officially announced that the project is now scheduled for a theatrical release in April 2026. Directed by Vishnu Edavan and produced under the Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studio banners, the film's release has been advanced from its original May schedule to avoid potential box office clashes. A new promotional poster featuring the lead actors was also recently unveiled by the production team.
Makers of the upcoming Tamil romantic drama 'Hi' have announced that the film is now targeting a theatrical release in April 2026. The production team also unveiled a new poster featuring lead actors Nayanthara and Kavin, teasing a upcoming surprise for fans. Directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan and produced by Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, the project is touted to be a musical family entertainer.
The makers of the upcoming Tamil romantic drama 'Hi' officially announced on March 11, 2026, that the film is scheduled for a theatrical release in April 2026. Directed by Vishnu Edavan and co-starring Kavin, the project's team also released a new promotional poster featuring the lead pair and teased an upcoming surprise for the audience.
Nayanthara and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan have reportedly acquired a luxury duplex apartment in Chennai's Poes Garden for approximately 31.5 crore INR. According to property registration data made public on March 10, 2026, the 14,369-square-foot property is located within the 'Legacy' residential project. This new acquisition adds to her existing real estate portfolio in the city, where she also recently converted a bungalow in Alwarpet into a professional studio.
Following reported discussions regarding a major Bollywood collaboration, industry sources indicate that Nayanthara has emerged as a frontrunner for the leading female role in an upcoming pan-India action entertainer. Produced by Dil Raju and directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the project is expected to feature her opposite Salman Khan, with filming reportedly scheduled to commence in April 2026.
Nayanthara is reportedly set to collaborate with Salman Khan for an upcoming untitled action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The high-budget project, produced by Dil Raju, marks the first professional pairing of the two actors and is expected to commence filming in April 2026.
Nayanthara is reportedly set to collaborate with Salman Khan in a new large-scale action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally. Produced by Dil Raju, the upcoming Hindi project marks the first professional collaboration between the two actors and follows her successful Bollywood debut in Jawan.
Nayanthara and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan have reportedly acquired a luxury duplex apartment in Chennai's Poes Garden area for approximately Rs 31.5 crore. According to property registration data made public within the last 24 hours, the residence is part of a premium residential project and spans over 14,000 square feet.
South Indian actor Nayanthara and her husband Vignesh Shivan have reportedly invested in a luxury duplex apartment in Chennai's upscale Poes Garden locality for approximately ₹31.5 crore. The residential property is located within the 'Legacy' project and includes modern amenities with multiple reserved parking slots. The transaction, which became public knowledge through property registration documents, is noted as one of the most significant residential deals by film personalities in the region.
The makers of the upcoming multilingual action film Toxic, featuring Nayanthara in a significant role, officially announced on March 4, 2026, that the film's global release has been rescheduled to June 4, 2026. The project, which also stars Yash and Kiara Advani, was originally slated for a March release but was postponed to ensure a synchronized international rollout across multiple languages.
| Year | Award | Category | Status | Movie |
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| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Winner |
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| 2013 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Winner |
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| 2010 | Kalaimamani Awards | Contribution of Tamil Cinema | Winner |
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Nayanthara was born into a Orthodox Syrian Christian family later she converted to Hinduism at the Arya Samaj Temple in Chennai on 2011.
After the purification ceremony, a Certificate of Conversion to Hinduism was issued to her and her stage name, Nayantara, became her official name.
She also visited a number of holy places, including Haridwar and Rishikesh in May 2014.
She won the style icon award for south scope style award 2009.
Among 30 nominations in different awards function she won 18 awards.
Nayanthara makes comback for Krish's Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum in March 2012 after an 11-months sabbatical. Raja Rani was her first Tamil release after three years that had her in a lead role, which was followed by Vishnuvardhan's Arrambam.
She also made her Kannada film debut through the Kannada-Telugu bilingual film Super, which is her only appearance in Kannada till date.
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More remarkably, Nayanthara contributed about 5 lakhs to TN Chief Minister towards the relief aid for Sri Lankan Tamils. To say, her contribution was the highest amount given by an actress.
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Nayantara had a tattoo of the name prabhudeva in her wrist as she was in relationship with Prabhu for a small time.
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