
Biography
Nayanthara, is an Indian film 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".
Awards & recognition
- Asianet Film Awards
- Behindwoods Gold Medal
- CineMAA Awards
- Edison Awards
- Filmfare Award — Best Actress – Malayalam
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- Filmfare Award — Best Actress – Telugu
- Filmfare Award — Best Actress – Tamil
- IIFA Award — Best Actress
- Kalaimamani
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
- Nandi Award
- Santosham Best Actress Award
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award — Best Actress
- Vijay Award — Best Actress
- Vijay Award — Favourite Heroine
Filmography46 titles

Thani Oruvan

Manassinakkare

Raja Rani

Jawan

Sivaji

Imaikkaa Nodigal

Velaikkaran

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Ghajini

Chandramukhi

Billa

Boss Engira Baskaran

Naanum Rowdy Thaan

Ethir Neechal

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Bigil

Viswasam

Pebbles

Sri Rama Rajyam

Satyam

Life of Josutty

Twenty:20

Darbar

Godfather

Dora

Test

Aadhavan

Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal

Nizhal

Vallavan

Sivakaasi

Dubai Seenu

Irumugan

Iraivan

Simha

Masss

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Annaatthe

Bhaskar the Rascal

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale

Anaamika

Jai Simha

Boss

Kolaiyuthir Kaalam

Gold

Chalta Hai Yaar