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".
Known For
Jawan
(2023)
Narmada Rai
Ghajini
(2005)
Chitra
Thani Oruvan
(2015)
Mahima
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Special Appearance for Ballelaka Song
Greeku Veerudu
(2013)
Sandhya
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
(2008)
Keerthi
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
(2019)
Siddhamma
Villu
(2009)
Janavi
Annaatthe
(2021)
Pattamal
Goa
(2010)
Bigil
(2019)
Angel Aasirvatham
Full Filmography
Acting
Manassinakkare
(2003)
Gauri
Natturajavu
(2004)
Katrina
Vismayathumbathu
(2004)
Reetha Mathews
Chandramukhi
(2005)
Durga
Ayya
(2005)
Selvi
Rappakal
(2005)
Gauri
Sivakaasi
(2005)
Guest Appearance
Thaskara Veeran
(2005)
Thankamani
Chalta Hai Yaar
(2005)
Mrs. Malhar Rao Patil
Ghajini
(2005)
Chitra
Thalaimagan
(2006)
Mekala
Vallavan
(2006)
Swapna
Boss
(2006)
Anuradha
Lakshmi
(2006)
Nandhinee
E
(2006)
Jothy
Kalvanin Kadhali
(2006)
Haritha
Dubai Seenu
(2007)
Madhumati
Billa
(2007)
Sasha
Tulasi
(2007)
Vasundhara
Yogi
(2007)
Nandini
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Special Appearance for Ballelaka Song
Twenty 20
(2008)
Special appearance in a song
Satyam
(2008)
Deivanayaki
Kathanayakudu
(2008)
Herself
Aegan
(2008)
Mallika
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
(2008)
Keerthi
Kuselan
(2008)
Nayanthara
Aadhavan
(2009)
Tara
Anjaneyulu
(2009)
Anjali
Villu
(2009)
Janavi
Super
(2010)
Indira
Simha
(2010)
Bhavani
Boss Engira Baskaran
(2010)
Chandrika Shanmugasundaram
Adhurs
(2010)
Chandrakala
Goa
(2010)
Elektra
(2010)
Elektra
Bodyguard
(2010)
Ammu
Sri Rama Rajyam
(2011)
Sita
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
(2012)
Devika
Arrambam
(2013)
Maya
Greeku Veerudu
(2013)
Sandhya
Raja Rani
(2013)
Regina
Ethir Neechal
(2013)
(Special appearance)
Radha
(2014)
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
(2014)
Pavithra
Anaamika
(2014)
Anaamika
Nannbenda
(2015)
Ramya
Life of Josutty
(2015)
Swapna (Cameo)
Massu Engira Maasilamani
(2015)
Malini
Naanum Rowdydhaan
(2015)
Kadambari
Thani Oruvan
(2015)
Mahima
Bhaskar The Rascal
(2015)
Hima
Maya
(2015)
Maya Mathews / Apsara
Idhu Namma Aalu
(2016)
Mylaa
Iru Mugan
(2016)
Halena
Kaashmora
(2016)
Rathna Mahadevi
Puthiya Niyamam
(2016)
Vasuki Iyer
Thirunaal
(2016)
Vithya
Babu Bangaram
(2016)
Sailaja
Aramm
(2017)
Madhivadhani IAS
Dora
(2017)
Pavalakkodi
Velaikkaran
(2017)
Mirunalini
Jai Simha
(2018)
Gauri
Kolamavu Kokila
(2018)
Kokila
Imaikkaa Nodigal
(2018)
Anjali Vikramadithyan IPS
Viswasam
(2019)
Niranjana
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
(2019)
Siddhamma
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
(2019)
Shruthi Lawson
Airaa
(2019)
Bhavani / Yamuna
Bigil
(2019)
Angel Aasirvatham
Mr. Local
(2019)
Keerthana Vasudevan
Love Action Drama
(2019)
Shobha
Darbar
(2020)
Lilly
Mookuthi Amman
(2020)
Mookuthi Amman
Nizhal
(2021)
Sharmila
Netrikann
(2021)
Durga / Nancy
Annaatthe
(2021)
Pattamal
Aaradugula Bullet
(2021)
Nayana
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
(2022)
Kanmani
GodFather
(2022)
Sathyapriya Jaidev
Connect
(2022)
Susan Joseph
Gold
(2022)
Sumangali Unnikrishnan
O2
(2022)
Parvathy
Jawan
(2023)
Narmada Rai
Iraivan
(2023)
Priya
Annapoorani
(2023)
Annapoorani
Crew
Production