Nayanthara
Known for Acting · 101 credits
- Born
- 1984-11-18 (age 41)
- Place of birth
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Also known as
- Diana Mariam Kurian
Biography
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
Movies (101)
Patriot
2026
as Adv. Lathika
Toxic
2026
as Ganga
Thalaimagan
2006
as Mekala
Jawan
2023
as Narmada
Ethir Neechal
2013
as Self - Dancer
Imaikkaa Nodigal
2018
as Anjali Vikramadithyan IPS
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
2012
as Devika
Velaikkaran
2017
as Mirunalini
Puthiya Niyamam
2016
as Vasuki Iyer
Idhu Namma Aalu
2016
as Mylaa
Elektra
2010
as Elektra
Thaskara Veeran
2005
as Thankamani
Maya
2015
as Maya Mathews / Apsara
Mookuthi Amman
2020
as Mookuthi Amman
Rappakal
2005
as Gauri
Thirunaal
2016
as Vithya
Aaradugula Bullet
2021
as Nayana
Villu
2009
as Janavi
E
2006
as Jothy
Love Action Drama
2019
as Shobha
Salmankhan - Vamsi Paidipalli Film
2027
Hi
2026
Dubai Seenu
2007
as Madhumati
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
as Siddhamma
Nannbenda
2015
as Ramya
Mr. Local
2019
as Keerthana Vasudevan
Annapoorani
2023
as Annapoorani
Chandramukhi
2005
as Durga
Aegan
2008
as Mallika
Jai Simha
2018
as Gauri
Ghajini
2005
as Chitra
Adhurs
2010
as Chandrakala
Maharani
Thani Oruvan
2015
as Mahima
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Special Appearance for Ballelaka Song
Twenty 20
2008
as Special appearance in the song "He Dil Deewana"
Viswasam
2019
as Niranjana
Connect
2022
as Susan Joseph
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
as Malini
Bigil
2019
as Angel Aasirvatham
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Keerthi
Kanchana 4
Gold
2022
as Sumangali Unnikrishnan
Darbar
2020
as Lilly
Annaatthe
2021
as Pattamal
Vallavan
2006
as Swapna
GodFather
2022
as Sathyapriya Jaidev
Arrambam
2013
as Maya
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu
2026
as Sasirekha
Anaamika
2014
as Anaamika
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
as Self
Iru Mugan
2016
as Halena
Rakkayie
O2
2022
as Parvathy
Raja Rani
2013
as Regina
Boss Engira Baskaran
2010
as Chandrika Shanmugasundaram
Kaashmora
2016
as Rathna Mahadevi
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
2019
as Shruthi Lawson
Billa
2007
as Sasha
Dora
2017
as Pavalakkodi
Manassinakkare
2003
as Gauri
Thani Oruvan 2
as Mahima
Yogi
2007
as Nandini
Nizhal
2021
as Sharmila
Life of Josutty
2015
as Swapna (Cameo)
Thulasi
2007
as Vasundhara
Kuselan
2008
as Nayanthara
Ayya
2005
as Selvi
Satyam
2008
as Deivanayaki
Boss
2006
as Anuradha
Lakshmi
2006
as Nandhinee
Aadhavan
2009
as Tara
Greeku Veerudu
2013
as Sandhya
Goa
2010
Bhaskar The Rascal
2015
as Hima
Babu Bangaram
2016
as Sailaja
Sivakasi
2005
as Self
Jawan 2
Airaa
2019
as Bhavani / Yamuna
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
as Kadambari
Kalvanin Kadhali
2006
as Haritha
Super
2010
as Indira
Mookuthi Amman 2
as Mookuthi Amman
Anjaneyulu
2009
as Anjali
Netrikann
2021
as Durga / Nancy
Vismayathumbathu
2004
as Reetha Mathews
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
2022
as Kanmani
Bodyguard
2010
as Ammu
Aramm
2017
as Madhivadhani IAS
Test
2025
as Kumudha
Sri Rama Rajyam
2011
as Sita
Iraivan
2023
as Priya
Kathanayakudu
2008
as Herself
Kolamavu Kokila
2018
as Kokila
Simha
2010
as Bhavani
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
2014
as Pavithra Mahalingam
Natturajavu
2004
as Katrina
Radha
2014
Chalta Hai Yaar
2005
as Mrs. Malhar Rao Patil
NT81
Dear Students
as Vidya Rudhran
About Nayanthara
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… With 101 credits spanning from 2003 to 2027, Nayanthara has appeared in 101 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Nayanthara Movies
- Patriot (2026) — as Adv. Lathika
- Toxic (2026) — as Ganga
- Thalaimagan (2006) — as Mekala
- Jawan (2023) — as Narmada
- Ethir Neechal (2013) — as Self - Dancer
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