Nayanthara Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Movies, TV Series, Children

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Diana Mariam Kurian, better known as Nayanthara, is a highly accomplished and acclaimed Indian actress known primarily for her work in Tamil cinema and Telugu and Malayalam language films.

Regarded as one of the highest-paid actresses in India, Nayanthara is the only South Indian actress to be featured in the prestigious Forbes India “Celebrity 100” list, which she appeared in in 2018.

Nayanthara has had an extensive and successful career spanning over two decades, during which she has appeared in more than 75 films.

Profile

• Full Name: Diana Mariam Kurian
• Stage Name: Nayanthara
• Born: November 18, 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian actress
• Height: 1.57 m
• Parent: Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian
• Siblings: Leno Kurian
• Spouse: Vignesh Shivan (m. 2022)
• Partner: Silambarasan, Prabhu Deva
• Children: Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: ₹200 crore ($24 million)

Early Life And Education

Diana Mariam Kurian, known professionally as Nayanthara, was born November 18, 1984, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She is the daughter of Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian, her father being an Indian Air Force official.

Nayanthara has an elder brother named Leno Kurian, who resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nayanthara‘s early education took place in various parts of India. She attended school in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and Delhi.

She then studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School in Thiruvalla and later earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Marthoma College, also in Thiruvalla. Nayanthara is of Malayali Syrian descent and practices Christianity as her religion.

Career

Nayanthara began her acting career in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. While studying at college, she worked part-time as a model and was spotted by director Sathyan Anthikkad, who offered her a pivotal role in his film.

Nayanthara‘s acting debut was with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003). Subsequently, she made her debut in Tamil cinema with Ayya (2005), in Telugu with Lakshmi (2006), and in Kannada with Super (2010). Her portrayal of Goddess Sita in the mythological film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress—Telugu and the Nandi Award for Best Actress.

Nayanthara‘s exceptional performances in the romantic comedy Raja Rani (2013), the action comedy Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), and the political drama Aramm (2017) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress—Tamil and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. She was also awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress—Malayalam for her performance in the crime drama Puthiya Niyamam (2016).

Nayanthara has established herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema, with a string of female-led films such as Anaamika (2014), Maya (2015), Dora (2017), Aramm (2017), Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), Airaa (2019), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Netrikann (2021), and Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food (2023).

Her other notable films include Chandramukhi (2005), Ghajini (2005), Billa (2007), Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), Bodyguard (2010), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012), Thani Oruvan (2015), Kaashmora (2016), Viswasam (2019), Bigil (2019), and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019). In addition to her successful acting career, Nayanthara is a philanthropist and owns a production house called “Rowdy Pictures.”

She has supported various social causes, including donating Rs. 5 lakhs to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund during the 2012 cyclonic storm Thane in Tamil Nadu and Rs. 20 lakh to the Film Employees Federation of South India to help daily wage workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nayanthara‘s journey in the film industry has been remarkable, and her success has paved the way for other female actors to take on leading roles in South Indian cinema. The Netflix documentary “Nayanthara—Beyond The Fairytale” will further explore her illustrious career and personal life.

Awards and Nominations

Nayanthara has won numerous awards throughout her career.

• Filmfare Awards South: 5 wins (3 Best Actress – Tamil, 1 Best Actress – Telugu, 1 Best Actress – Malayalam)   
• Tamil Nadu State Film Award: 1 win   
• Nandi Award: 1 win
• SIIMA Awards: 7 wins   
• Vijay Awards: 3 wins
• Edison Awards: 3 wins
• Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards: 1 win (Best Actress for Jawan)   

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @nayanthara
• Facebook handle: Nayanthara
• Twitter handle: @IamNayantara

Personal Life

Nayanthara is currently dating filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. The two first met on the set of the 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. After dating for several years, they tied the knot in June 2022.

In October 2022, the couple welcomed twin boys, Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan, via surrogacy. Prior to her marriage to Vignesh Shivan, Nayanthara had high-profile relationships with other public figures. She was previously in relationships with actor Silambarasan and choreographer and director Prabhu Deva.

Filmography

Tamil:

• Chandramukhi
• Ghajini
• Billa
• Yaaradi Nee Mohini
• Aadhavan
• Bodyguard
• Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
• Thani Oruvan
• Maya
• Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
• Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
• Kolamaavu Kokila, Imaikkaa Nodigal Viswasam
• Bigil
• Mookuthi Amman
• Netrikann
• Annaatthe
• Jawan

Telugu:

• Sri Rama Rajyam
• Arrambam
• Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Malayalam:

• Vismayathumbathu
• Manassinakkare
• Natturajavu
• Rappakkal

Net Worth

Nayanthara, the prominent South Indian actress, has amassed an impressive net worth of approximately ₹200 crore (equivalent to $24 million) through her successful career in the film industry and various business ventures. This impressive wealth results from her successful acting career, brand endorsements, and business ventures.

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