Nayanthara
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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".
Known for
Credits
Patriot (2026)
as Adv. Lathika
Toxic (2026)
as Ganga
Thalaimagan (2006)
as Mekala
Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018)
as Anjali Vikramadithyan IPS
Jawan (2023)
as Narmada
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Self - Dancer
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
as Devika
Velaikkaran (2017)
as Mirunalini
Rappakal (2005)
as Gauri
Idhu Namma Aalu (2016)
as Mylaa
Puthiya Niyamam (2016)
as Vasuki Iyer
Maya (2015)
as Maya Mathews / Apsara
Elektra (2010)
as Elektra
Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
as Nayana
Thaskara Veeran (2005)
as Thankamani
E (2006)
as Jothy
Villu (2009)
as Janavi
Love Action Drama (2019)
as Shobha
Mookuthi Amman (2020)
as Mookuthi Amman
Thirunaal (2016)
as Vithya
Aegan (2008)
as Mallika
Dubai Seenu (2007)
as Madhumati
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Durga
Twenty 20 (2008)
as Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
Nannbenda (2015)
as Ramya
Salmankhan - Vamsi Paidipalli Film (2027)
Actor
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
as Special Appearance for Ballelaka Song
Adhurs (2010)
as Chandrakala
Maharani (—)
Actor
Mr. Local (2019)
as Keerthana Vasudevan
Jai Simha (2018)
as Gauri
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
as Siddhamma
Ghajini (2005)
as Chitra
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Keerthi
Hi (2026)
Actor
Annapoorani (2023)
as Annapoorani
Connect (2022)
as Susan Joseph
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu (2026)
as Sasirekha
Bigil (2019)
as Angel Aasirvatham
Thani Oruvan (2015)
as Mahima
Rakkayie (—)
Actor
Darbar (2020)
as Lilly
Arrambam (2013)
as Maya
GodFather (2022)
as Sathyapriya Jaidev
Annaatthe (2021)
as Pattamal
Kanchana 4 (—)
Actor
Viswasam (2019)
as Niranjana
Thulasi (2007)
as Vasundhara
Vallavan (2006)
as Swapna
Satyam (2008)
as Deivanayaki
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Malini
Life of Josutty (2015)
as Swapna (Cameo)
Simha (2010)
as Bhavani
Lakshmi (2006)
as Nandhinee
Thani Oruvan 2 (—)
as Mahima
Aadhavan (2009)
as Tara
Kolamavu Kokila (2018)
as Kokila
Boss (2006)
as Anuradha
Boss Engira Baskaran (2010)
as Chandrika Shanmugasundaram
Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)
as Haritha
Goa (2010)
Actor
Super (2010)
as Indira
Anaamika (2014)
as Anaamika
Jawan 2 (—)
Actor
Sivakasi (2005)
as Self
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024)
as Self
Raja Rani (2013)
as Regina
Iru Mugan (2016)
as Halena
Kuselan (2008)
as Nayanthara
Anjaneyulu (2009)
as Anjali
Manassinakkare (2003)
as Gauri
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019)
as Shruthi Lawson
Ayya (2005)
as Selvi
Bhaskar The Rascal (2015)
as Hima
O2 (2022)
as Parvathy
Kaashmora (2016)
as Rathna Mahadevi
Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015)
as Kadambari
Test (2025)
as Kumudha
Gold (2022)
as Sumangali Unnikrishnan
Dora (2017)
as Pavalakkodi
Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
as Sita
Babu Bangaram (2016)
as Sailaja
Billa (2007)
as Sasha
Greeku Veerudu (2013)
as Sandhya
Yogi (2007)
as Nandini
Mookuthi Amman 2 (—)
as Mookuthi Amman
Airaa (2019)
as Bhavani / Yamuna
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022)
as Kanmani
Netrikann (2021)
as Durga / Nancy
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014)
as Pavithra Mahalingam
Vismayathumbathu (2004)
as Reetha Mathews
Iraivan (2023)
as Priya
Nizhal (2021)
as Sharmila
Aramm (2017)
as Madhivadhani IAS
Natturajavu (2004)
as Katrina
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Herself
Bodyguard (2010)
as Ammu
Chalta Hai Yaar (2005)
as Mrs. Malhar Rao Patil
Radha (2014)
Actor
NT81 (—)
Actor
Dear Students (—)
as Vidya Rudhran