Nayanthara Biography, Career, Education, Awards and More

Nayanthara

Hi there! I’m going to tell you about Nayanthara, the famous actress. She’s really good at acting and lots of people like her.

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Nayanthara is from India and acts in movies made in two languages, Tamil and Telugu. Her real name is Diana Mariam Kuriyan, and she was born on November 18, 1984. Many people call her the “Lady Superstar” and “Thalaivi” of Tamil movies because she’s so good at what she does.

Nayanthara makes a lot of money from acting, and she’s one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian movies. People also think she’s very pretty and have given her awards for being the most desirable woman in South India many times.

Nayanthara Wiki/Biography

Personal Information
Name Nayantara
Nick Name Nayantara, Nayan, Mani
Full Name Diana Mariam Kurian
Date Of Birth 18 November 1984
Sex Female
Mother Tongue Malayalam
Age 39 Years (as in 2023)
Religion/ Nationality Hinduism/ Indian
Profession / Occupation Actress
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Net Worth $25 Million
Birth Palace Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hometown Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
Residence Chennai
Money Factor 3 Crores per movie
First Movie Manassinakkare (2003, Malayalam)

Biography and Early Life

Nayanthara

Nayanthara was born with the name Diana Mariam Kurian. She was born in Bangalore, India, and her mom and dad are named Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian. At first, she followed the Syrian Christian faith, but in late 2011, she changed to Hinduism after doing all the rituals.

When Nayanthara was a kid, her dad was in the Indian Air Force, so she traveled a lot with him all over India. She lived in many places, mostly in North India. She went to school and college in North India too. Her brother now lives in Dubai.

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Nayanthara’s Family and Relatives

Family and Relatives
Father Kurian Kodiyattu
Mother Omana Kurian
Brothers Lenu Kurian
Sisters N/A
Marital Status Unmarried
Spouse N/A
Daughters N/A
Sons N/A
Affair Sulambarasan (Simbu), Prabhu Deva, Vignesh

Education

Nayanthara went to different schools when she was a student. She studied in Delhi, Gujarat, and Thiruvalla. After finishing school, she went to Marthoma College in Thiruvalla. She got her degree from there. Then, she went to Mahatma Gandhi University to study more.

Education
School Balikamadom Girls High School, Thiruvalla
College/University Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla
Qualification Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Nayanthara Career

Nayanthara started modeling while she was in college. A director named Satyan asked her to be in a movie, but she said no at first because she didn’t really want to do movies. But later, she said yes to just one movie. Her first movie was called “Manassinakkare” in 2003, and it was in Malayalam.

Then, in 2005, she did her first Tamil movie called “Ayya,” which was directed by Hari. While she was shooting for “Ayya,” another director named P. Vasu chose her to be in a scary movie called “Chandramukhi.” This movie was so popular that it played in theaters for more than 800 days!

In 2006, she started doing Telugu movies. Her first Telugu movie was called “Lakshmi,” and she also finished her second Telugu movie, “Boss I Love You,” in the same year.

Professional Career

Nayanthara is a very famous actress who started her career in 2003. She acted in many movies in different languages like Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. People call her the superstar of the South Indian film industry. She did more than 75 movies, and many of them were big hits.

Some of her movies are Ayya (2005), Lakshmi (2006), Ghajini (2005), Raja Rani (2013), and many more.

Nayanthara Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

Height, Weight, And Measurements
Height in Centimeters 165 cm
Height in Feet Inches 5 feet 5 Inches
Height in Meters 1.65 m
Body Measurement (Chest-Waist-Hips) 34-26-34
Weight 55 Kg
Hips Size 34
Chest Size 34
Waist Size 26
Hair Colour Black
Eye Colour Black

Starting in Movies

Nayanthara started acting in 2003. Her first movie was called “Manassinakkare” in Malayalam. People loved her acting, and that’s when her fantastic career began. She acted in lots of movies in different languages like Tamil, Telugu, and more.

Debut in movies in different languages over the years

Movie Name Year Language
Manassinakkare 2003 Malayalam
Ayya 2005 Tamil
Lakshmi 2006 Telugu
Super 2010 Kannada

Top 10 Best Movies of Nayantara:

  • Billa (2007)
  • Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)
  • Maya (2015)
  • Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015)
  • Aramm (2017)
  • Kolamaavu Kokila (2018)
  • Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018)
  • Mookuthi Amman (2020)
  • Netrikann (2021)
  • O2 (2022)

Awards and Achievements

  • Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil (2008) – for “Chandramukhi”
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (2010) – for “Sri Rama Rajyam”
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil (2010) – for “Sri Rama Rajyam”
  • Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine (2011) – for “Raja Rani”
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil (2014) – for “Raja Rani”
  • Edison Award for Best Actress (2015) – for “Naanum Rowdy Dhaan”
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (2017) – for “Aramm”
  • Edison Award for Best Actress (2018) – for “Aramm”
  • Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil (2019) – for “Aramm”
  • SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil (2019) – for “Kolamavu Kokila”

Social Media Links

Social Media 
Facebook N/A
Twitter N/A
Instagram @nayantharaaa
Website N/A
LinkedIn Profile N/A
Tumbler N/A
Youtube N/A

Personal Life

Nayanthara

Nayanthara is very successful at her job. She has been dating Vignesh Shivan for 6 years and they got engaged in 2020. They haven’t had their wedding yet because of the pandemic. Nayanthara said weddings cost a lot of money, and it’s better to save during tough times. They will get married when the pandemic is over.

Nayanthara used to be Christian but became a Hindu in 2011. She really likes Hindu customs and rituals.

Nayanthara has been in relationships with other famous South Indian actors before. She dated Prabhu Deva for a while, but they broke up when Prabhu Deva’s wife found out.

Nayanthara Favorites

Favorites
Favorite Film Pokiri, Billa
Favorite  Food North Indian Food
Favorite Color Black
Favorite Actor Rajinikanth, Vijay
Favorite Hobbies Reading, Listening Music, Driving
Favorite Singer N/A
Favorite Destination Canada
Favorite Actress Simran
Favorite Cricketer N/A

Nayanthara Net Worth

Nayanthara is super rich with 25 million dollars, which is like 59 Crore INR in India money. She got all this money because she worked really, really hard. She did many, many movies in the last 10 to 15 years.

Profession Indian actress
Net Worth (2023) $25 Million
Yearly Income $2 Million +
Net Worth In Indian Rupees 200 Crore INR
Monthly Income And Salary $1,50,000 +

Conclusion

Nayanthara is a very good actress from India. She started in small movies but worked very hard and became a big star. People like her a lot because she acts very well and is nice to everyone. She still makes great movies, and we want to see more of her in the future.

FAQs

Q. What is the net worth of Nayanthara?

Nayanthara’s total net worth is around $25 million (Rs. 200 Crores).

Q. How old is Nayanthara?

Currently, Nayanthara is 38 years old (18 November 1984).

Q. How much does Nayanthara make annually?

Nayanthara earns an estimated salary of $2 Million Per Year.

Q. What is the height of Nayanthara?

The height of Nayanthara is 1.65 M(5′ 2″).

Q. Who is the “Lady Superstar” in Tamil Nadu?

Nayanthara is often referred to as the “Lady Superstar” in Tamil Nadu for her exceptional talent, mesmerizing screen presence, and numerous critically acclaimed performances in Tamil cinema.

Q. What is Nayanthara famous for?

Nayanthara is famous for her exceptional talent, versatility, and captivating screen presence in Tamil cinema.

Q. What is the name of Nayanthara’s ghost movie?

Both “Maya” and “Connect” are notable ghost movies in Nayanthara’s filmography, with “Maya” being a supernatural thriller and “Connect” featuring Nayanthara in a ghostly role

Q. Can Nayanthara speak Tamil?

Yes, Nayanthara is fluent in Tamil and can speak the language proficiently, which has contributed to her success and popularity in the Tamil film industry.

Q. Which was the first film by Nayanthara?

Nayanthara made her acting debut in the Malayalam film industry with the movie “Manassinakkare” in 2003, marking the beginning of her illustrious career in the world of cinema.

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