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
LIK: Love Insurance Kompany
Annaatthe
Bhaskar the Rascal
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Anaamika
Jai Simha
Boss
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
Gold
Chalta Hai Yaar