Nayanthara

Nayanthara, born on November 18, 1984, is a renowned Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu cinema. With her remarkable talent and stunning beauty, she has established herself as one of the leading actresses in the South Indian film industry. Nayanthara has captivated the audience with her versatile performances in a wide range of roles and has received several accolades for her contributions to the film industry.

Biography

Name	Nayanthara
Birth Name	Diana Mariam Kurian
Date of Birth	18 November 1984
Nationality	Indian
Profession	Actress
Languages	Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
Career Span	Over two decades
Awards	Five Filmfare Awards South
Popular Nickname	Lady Superstar
Debut Film (Malayalam)	Manassinakkare (2003)
Debut Film (Tamil)	Ayya (2005)
Debut Film (Telugu)	Lakshmi (2006)
Famous Films	Chandramukhi, Ghajini (2005) Billa (2007) Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) Bodyguard (2010) Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012) Thani Oruvan (2015) Kaashmora (2016) Viswasam, Bigil, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) Darbar (2020) Annaatthe (2021) Godfather (2022)
Hindi Film Debut	Jawan (2023)
Production House	Rowdy Pictures
Marital Status	Married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan
Children	2

Early Life

Nayanthara, born to Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian, comes from an Orthodox Christian Malayali family. She was born in Bangalore, Karnataka. As her father was an Indian Air Force official, Nayanthara studied in various parts of India. Her family hails from Kerala, and her mother tongue is Malayalam. She did her schooling in Jamnagar, Gujarat and Delhi, and later studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School in Thiruvalla. She then attended Marthoma College in Thiruvalla, where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Nayanthara can speak all four South Indian languages – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. She is known for her achievement in the film industry and has appeared in numerous successful movies.

Family

Family Member	Name
Parents	Kurien Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian
Sibling	Leno Kurian

Nayanthara, originally named Diana Mariam Kurien, was born into a Malayali Nasrani (Syrian Christian) family. Her father, Kurien Kodiyattu, served in the Indian Army, while her mother, Omana Kurian, was a housewife. She also has a brother named Leno, who resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nayanthara is known for her fluency in all four South Indian languages – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. She has achieved immense success as an actress in the Indian film industry.

Height, Weight, And Other Body Measurements

Measurements	Details
Height	5 feet 2 inches
Weight	Not available
Bust	34 inches
Waist	26 inches
Hip	34 inches

Wife/husband / Girlfriend/boyfriend

Nayanthara is married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan.

Name	Relationship Type
Silambarasan	Ex-boyfriend
Prabhu Deva	Ex-boyfriend

Career, Achievements And Controversies

Nayanthara is a South Indian actress who has gained immense popularity and success in the film industry. She started her career as a model and made her acting debut with the Malayalam film “Manassinakkare” in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in numerous Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

Popular Works:

• “Chandramukhi” (2005)
• “Raja Rani” (2013)
• “Maya” (2015)
• “Aramm” (2017)
• “Love Action Drama” (2019)

Nayanthara has received several awards and accolades for her performances in films. Some of her notable awards include:

• Five Filmfare Awards South
• Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
• Vijay Award for Best Actress
• Santosham Film Award for Best Actress

Like any popular celebrity, Nayanthara has been involved in a few controversies throughout her career. Some of the controversies surrounding her include:

• Rumors of a relationship with actor Simbu during the filming of the movie “Vallavan” (2006)
• Allegations of a strained relationship with her ex-boyfriend and actor Prabhu Deva
• Controversial remarks made by her during a promotional event, which stirred a backlash from the public

Despite these controversies, Nayanthara remains one of the most successful and sought-after actresses in the South Indian film industry.

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Nayanthara is a popular South Indian actress, primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She has also appeared in Malayalam and Kannada films.

Nayanthara has appeared in numerous successful movies throughout her career. Some of her notable films include:

• Chandramukhi
• Raja Rani
• Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
• Aramm
• Imaikkaa Nodigal

Yes, Nayanthara has received several awards and accolades for her outstanding performances. She has won multiple Filmfare Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for her roles in different films.

Nayanthara’s real name is Diana Mariam Kurian.

Nayanthara made her acting debut in the 2003 Malayalam film “Manassinakkare”.

Yes, Nayanthara is active on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. She often updates her fans about her projects and shares glimpses from her personal life.