Nayanthara movies & biography
Nayanthara, born Diana Mariam Kurian on 18 November 1984 in Bengaluru, is an Indian actress and film producer known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She has appeared in over 80 feature films and received five Filmfare Awards South, among other honors.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actress |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 November 1984 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Latest release | Hi :) (2026) |
Best Nayanthara movies
Toxic
Connect
Jawan
Patriot
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Hi :)Career overview
Nayanthara began her acting career with the Malayalam family drama Manassinakkare (2003), directed by Sathyan Anthikad. She made her Tamil debut in Ayya (2005) and her Telugu debut in Lakshmi (2006). Early in her career, she appeared in Ghajini (2005), Billa (2007), Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), Bodyguard (2010), and Simha (2010). Her performance in Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) earned her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. In 2013, she starred in Raja Rani and Arrambam. She continued with Thani Oruvan (2015), Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), Puthiya Niyamam (2016), Velaikkaran (2017), and Viswasam (2019). She also played leading roles in Maya (2015), Aramm (2017), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018), Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Netrikann (2021), and Connect (2022). In 2023, she made her Hindi cinema debut in Atlee's action thriller Jawan, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She subsequently appeared in Annapoorani (2023) and the sports drama Test (2025). Her upcoming projects include Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (2026), Patriot (2026), Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups (2026), Mookuthi Amman 2 (2026), and Thani Oruvan 2 (2026). She co-founded the production company Rowdy Pictures, which produced Koozhangal (Pebbles).
Nayanthara movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hi :) | Devayani | 5.8 TMDB |
| 2026 | Hi :) | Producer | 5.8 TMDB |
| 2026 | Toxic | Ganga | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2026 | Patriot | Adv. Lathika | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2026 | Love Insurance Kompany | Producer | 4.2 TMDB |
| 2023 | Jawan | Narmada | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2022 | Connect | Susan Joseph | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Siddhamma | 6.3 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nayanthara's latest movie?
Her latest release is Test (2025), where she plays Kumudha. She has several upcoming films in 2026, including Toxic, Patriot, and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
What was Nayanthara's debut film?
She made her acting debut in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003), directed by Sathyan Anthikad. Her Tamil debut was Ayya (2005) and her Telugu debut was Lakshmi (2006).
How old is Nayanthara and where was she born?
Nayanthara was born on 18 November 1984 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. As of 2025, she is 40 years old.
What are Nayanthara's best-known films?
She is known for films such as Ghajini (2005), Billa (2007), Sri Rama Rajyam (2011), Raja Rani (2013), Thani Oruvan (2015), Aramm (2017), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018), Viswasam (2019), Bigil (2019), and Jawan (2023).
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