Diana Mariam Kurian, better known as Nayanthara, is an accomplished and critically acclaimed Indian actress, primarily for her roles in Tamil films Known for his work in , Telugu and Malayalam films.
Nayanthara is considered one of the highest paid actresses in India and she is the only South Indian actress to be included in the 2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list.
Nayanthara has had an extensive and successful career spanning over two decades, during which time she has appeared in over 75 films.
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- Full name: Diana Mariam Kurian
- Stage name: Nayanthara
- Date of birth: November 18, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: India, Karnataka, Bangalore
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Indian actress
- Height: 1.57m
- Parents: Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian
- Siblings: Lenore Kurian
- Spouse: Vignesh Shivan (m. 2022)
- Partners: Silambarasan, Prabhu Deva
- Children: Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 2 billion rupees ($24 million)
early life and education
Diana Mariam Kurian, known professionally as Nayanthara, was born on November 18, 1984 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. She is the daughter of Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian, her father is an Indian Air Force officer.
Nayanthara has an older brother named Leno Kurian who lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nayanthara’s early education took place in various parts of India. She went to school in Jamnagar, Gujarat and Delhi.
She then studied at Balikamadom Girls High School in Tiruvalla and later received her BA in English Literature from Masoma College, also in Tiruvalla. Nayanthara is of Malayan Syrian descent and believes in Christianity.
Profession
Nayanthara started her acting career in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. While studying in college, she worked part-time as a model and was discovered by director Sathyan Anthikkad, who offered her a key role in his film.
Nayanthara made her acting debut in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003). She then made her acting debut in the Tamil film Ayya (2005), Telugu Lakshmi (2006) and Kannada Super (2010). Her performance as the goddess Sita in the mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) won her the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress and the Nandi Award for Best Actress.
Nayanthara’s stellar performances in romantic comedy “Raja Rani” (2013), action comedy “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan” (2015) and political drama “Aramm” (2017) earned her the Best Actress award at the Tamil Film Festival Award and Tamil Nadu National Film Award for Best Actress. She also won the Indian Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Malayalam for her performance in the crime drama Puthiya Niyamam (2016).
Nayanthara is credited with a string of female-starrer films such as Anaamika (2014), Maya (2015), Dora (2017), Aramm (2017), Imaikkaa Nodigal” (2018) established herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema. , Airaa (2019), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Netrikann (2021) and Anna Polanyi: Goddess of Food (2023).
Her other notable films include Chandramukhi (2005), Ghajini (2005), Billa (2007), Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), Bodyguard (2010), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012), Thani Oruvan (2015), Kaashmora (2016), Viswasam (2019), Bigil(2019) and Saira Narasimha Reddy (2019). Apart from her successful acting career, Nayanthara is also a philanthropist and owns a production company called Rowdy Pictures.
She supports various social causes including donating Rs. Rs 500,000 was provided to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund during Tamil Nadu Cyclone Tarn in 2012 and Rs 20,000 was donated to the South Indian Film Employees Federation during the COVID-19 pandemic Help daily wage earners.
Nayanthara’s journey in the film industry has been remarkable and her success paved the way for other actresses to take lead roles in South Indian films. The Netflix documentary Nayanthara — Beyond The Fairytale will further explore her illustrious career and personal life.
Awards and nominations
Nayanthara has won numerous awards in her career.
- South Filmfare Awards: 5 wins (3 Best Actress – Tamil, 1 Best Actress – Telugu, 1 Best Actress – Malayalam)
- Tamil Nadu National Film Award: 1 time
- Nandi Award: 1
- SIIMA Awards: 7
- Vijay Award: won 3 times
- Edison Award: 3 times
- Dadasaheb Falk International Film Festival Award: 1 time (Jawan Best Actress)
social media
- Instagram account: @nayanthara
- Facebook account: Nayanthara
- Twitter account: @IamNayantara
personal life
Nayanthara is currently dating film producer Vignesh Shivan. The two first met on the sets of the 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. After dating for a few years, they tied the knot in June 2022.
In October 2022, the couple welcomed twin boys Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan via surrogate. Before marrying Vignesh Shivan, Nayanthara had high-profile relationships with other public figures. She was previously in a relationship with actor Silambarasan and choreographer-director Prabhu Deva.
film chronology
Tamil:
- Chandramukhi
- ghajini
- Billa
- Yaladi Ni Mohini
- Adhawan
- bodyguard
- Krishnan Vande Jagakurum
- Thani Oruwan
- maya
- Nanum Roddy Daan
- Kathuakula Lendu Kadar
- Kolamaavu Kokila, Imaikkaa Nodigal Viswasam
- Bigir
- Mukuti Amman
- netrican
- Anat
- Jawan
Telugu:
- Sri Rama Raja
- alambam
- Syed Ra Narasimha Reddy
Malayalam:
- vimayatumbatu
- manasinacare
- Naturajavu
- rapakar
net worth
Nayanthara is a famous South Indian actress who has amassed an impressive net worth of approximately Rs 200 crore (equivalent to US$24 million) through her successful career in the film industry and various business ventures . This impressive wealth stems from her successful acting career, brand endorsements and business ventures.
