Nayanthara
Known for: Acting
Nayanthara (born Diana Mariam Kurian) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Nayanthara made her acting debut in the 2003 Malayalam film Manassinakkare and followed with Vismayathumbathu (2004) before foraying into Tamil and Telugu cinema. She made her debut in Tamil cinema in 2005 with Ayya and a year later in Telugu with Lakshmi, after which she was the female lead in numerous commercially successful Tamil and Telugu films. Her portrayal of Sita in Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress and the Nandi Award for Best Actress. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress for her performance in Raja Rani (2013). Kochi Times listed her in the "List of 15 Most Desirable Women in 2014".
Filmography
Film
Toxic
Ganga
2026
Film
Jawan
Narmada
2023
Film
Patriot
Adv. Lathika
2026
Film
Iru Mugan
Halena
2016
Film
Velaikkaran
Mirunalini
2017
Film
Elektra
Elektra
2010
Film
E
Jothy
2006
Film
Ayya
Selvi
2005
Film
Villu
Janavi
2009
Film
Imaikkaa Nodigal
Anjali Vikramadithyan IPS
2018
Film
Maya
Maya Mathews / Apsara
2015
Film
Thalaimagan
Mekala
2006
Film
Mookuthi Amman
Mookuthi Amman
2020
Film
Hi
2026
Film
Rappakal
Gauri
2005
Film
Ethir Neechal
Self - Dancer
2013
Maharani
Film
GodFather
Sathyapriya Jaidev
2022
Film
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
Devika
2012
Film
Sivaji: The Boss
Special Appearance for Ballelaka Song
2007
Film
Idhu Namma Aalu
Mylaa
2016
Film
Thirunaal
Vithya
2016
Film
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Siddhamma
2019
Film
Thaskara Veeran
Thankamani
2005
Film
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Malini
2015
Film
Aaradugula Bullet
Nayana
2021
Film
Love Action Drama
Shobha
2019
Film
Mr. Local
Keerthana Vasudevan
2019
Film
Puthiya Niyamam
Vasuki Iyer
2016
Film
Test
Kumudha
2025
Film
Bigil
Angel Aasirvatham
2019
Film
Twenty 20
Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
2008
Film
Ghajini
Chitra
2005
Film
Adhurs
Chandrakala
2010
Film
Darbar
Lilly
2020
Film
Dubai Seenu
Madhumati
2007
Film
Chandramukhi
Durga
2005
Film
Billa
Sasha
2007
Film
Annaatthe
Pattamal
2021
Film
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Kadambari
2015
Film
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu
Sasirekha
2026
Film
Kaashmora
Rathna Mahadevi
2016
Film
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
Kanmani
2022
Film
Annapoorani
Annapoorani
2023
Film
Aegan
Mallika
2008
Film
Connect
Susan Joseph
2022
Film
Thani Oruvan
Mahima
2015
Film
Kolamavu Kokila
Kokila
2018
Film
Aadhavan
Tara
2009
Film
Rakkayie
Salmankhan - Vamsi Paidipalli Film
2027
Film
Lakshmi
Nandhinee
2006
Film
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Keerthi
2008
Film
Sivakasi
Self
2005
Film
Yogi
Nandini
2007
Film
Life of Josutty
Swapna (Cameo)
2015
Film
Netrikann
Durga / Nancy
2021
Film
Nizhal
Sharmila
2021
Film
Viswasam
Niranjana
2019
Film
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Self
2024
Film
Raja Rani
Regina
2013
Film
Greeku Veerudu
Sandhya
2013
Film
Thani Oruvan 2
Mahima
Film
Kuselan
Nayanthara
2008
Film
O2
Parvathy
2022
Film
Vismayathumbathu
Reetha Mathews
2004
Film
Anjaneyulu
Anjali
2009
Film
Airaa
Bhavani / Yamuna
2019
Film
Gold
Sumangali Unnikrishnan
2022
Film
Kanchana 4
Film
Dora
Pavalakkodi
2017
Film
Anaamika
Anaamika
2014
Film
Thulasi
Vasundhara
2007
Film
Goa
2010
Film
Jai Simha
Gauri
2018
Film
Mookuthi Amman 2
Mookuthi Amman
Film
Kathanayakudu
Herself
2008
Film
Aramm
Madhivadhani IAS
2017
Film
Bhaskar The Rascal
Hima
2015
Film
Nannbenda
Ramya
2015
Film
Vallavan
Swapna
2006
Film
Boss Engira Baskaran
Chandrika Shanmugasundaram
2010
Film
Bodyguard
Ammu
2010
Film
Manassinakkare
Gauri
2003
Film
Super
Indira
2010
Film
Sri Rama Rajyam
Sita
2011
Film
Iraivan
Priya
2023
Film
Boss
Anuradha
2006
Film
Simha
Bhavani
2010
Film
Arrambam
Maya
2013
Film
Dear Students
Vidya Rudhran
Film
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
Shruthi Lawson
2019
Film
Natturajavu
Katrina
2004
Film
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
Pavithra Mahalingam
2014
Film
Kalvanin Kadhali
Haritha
2006
Film
Satyam
Deivanayaki
2008
Film
Babu Bangaram
Sailaja
2016
Film
NT81
Radha
2014