Who is Nayanthara?
Nayanthara is lady Superstar of Tamil cinema and pan-Indian lead. Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major domestic and international screen recognition
- High global search and streaming visibility
- Lady Superstar of Tamil cinema and pan-Indian lead
Most searched questions about Nayanthara
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Nayanthara — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
How old is Nayanthara?
Nayanthara was born on 18 November 1984 (as Diana Mariam Kuriyan). In 2026 she is 41–42 years old.
Who is Nayanthara’s husband?
She is married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. The couple welcomed twins in 2025 and keep family milestones selectively public.
What is Nayanthara’s most famous movie?
Maya, Aramm, Kolamavu Kokila, and major Tamil/Telugu commercial hits are frequently cited; she is often called the “Lady Superstar” of Tamil cinema.
What is Nayanthara’s net worth in 2026?
Estimated among South India’s highest-paid actresses, but online totals are unverified estimates only.
What is Nayanthara’s next movie?
She balances Tamil, Telugu, and pan-Indian projects — confirm the next release via official production announcements.
How tall is Nayanthara?
Commonly listed around 5′5″–5′6″ (165–168 cm). Approximate.
How did Nayanthara become famous?
After Malayalam beginnings and Tamil breakthroughs opposite top heroes, she became a solo-female-centric box-office force rare in South Indian commercial cinema.
Is Nayanthara in Jawan?
Yes — she appeared in Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (2023), expanding her pan-Indian visibility.
What is Nayanthara’s real name?
Diana Mariam Kuriyan. Nayanthara is her screen name.
What is Nayanthara’s Instagram?
Her verified Instagram is a major fan hub for film and personal brand updates — look for the verification badge.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 66%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Nayanthara titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jawan | 2023 | Narmada | MAMI Mumbai Film Festival | $137M |
| Toxic | 2026 | Ganga | — | — |
| Patriot | 2026 | Adv. Lathika | — | $8M |
| Thalaimagan | 2006 | Mekala | — | — |
| Love Action Drama | 2019 | Shobha | — | — |
| Maya | 2015 | Maya Mathews / Apsara | — | — |
| Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum | 2012 | Devika | — | $7M |
| Imaikkaa Nodigal | 2018 | Anjali Vikramadithyan IPS | — | — |
| Velaikkaran | 2017 | Mirunalini | — | — |
| Maharani | — | — | — | — |
| Elektra | 2010 | Elektra | — | — |
| Idhu Namma Aalu | 2016 | Mylaa | — | — |