Nayantara is a famous and crowd-pulling sensation who works in South Indian films, chiefly in Tamil cinema. Popularly known by her stage name Nayanthara aka Nayantara, this south Indian actress is the highest-paid onscreen celebrity. She has won lots of awards and established herself as a leading lady in the film industry. With this content, you will know more about Nayantara’s biography, age, body measurement, birthday, affairs, quotes, and movies.
Nayantara Biography
- Real Name – Diana Mariam Kurien
- Nicknames – Nayantara, Nayanthara, Mani, and Lady Superstar
- Birthday – November
- Age – 34 years
- Birth Place – Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Date of Birth – 18 November 1984
- Caste –
- Profession – Actress, model
- Debut Movie – Manassinakkare (Malayalam)
- Hometown – Tiruvalla, Kerala, India
- Nationality – Christianity by birthday; converted to Hinduism
- Religion – Hindu
- Sun sign – Scorpio
- Hobbies – Long driving, reading, and listening to music
Nayantara height, weight, and body measurement
- Height in centimeters – 165 cm
- Height in inches – 5’5’
- Weight in kilograms – 53 kg
- Weight in pounds – 117 lbs
- Body Measurements – 34-26-34
- Bra (Breast) Size – 34 Inches
- Waist Size – 26 Inches
- Hip Size –34 Inches
- Shoe Size – (US)
- Dress Size – (US)
- Hair Color – Black
- Eye Color – Black
- Body Type – Hourglass
- Skin Color – Wheatish
Nayantara Qualification/Education
- School – Balikamadom Girls High School, Thiruvalla
- College – Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla
- Degree – Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Nayantara family
- Father – Kurian Kodiyattu
- Mother – Omana Kurian
- Sister – N/A
- Brother – Lenu Kurian
Nayantara Affairs (relationship status)
- Prabhu Deva (actor, director, and dancer)
- Vignesh Shivan
- Simbu (actor)
Nayantara Hot Instagram pictures
Nayantara Favorite Things
- Favorite Actors – Rajinikanth, Vijay
- Favorite Actresses – Simran Bagga
- Favorite Colors – Black
- Favorite Food – North Indian food
- Favorite Destination – Canada
- Favorite Films – Pokiri, Billa
Nayantara Lifestyle
- Nayantara residence – Chennai, India
- Nayantara car – BMW X5
- Nayantara earnings/net worth – $12 million; 3-4 crore per film
Nayantara latest news
She plays with a kid during the shooting for Sivakarthikayen’s next in Azerbaijan.
Nayantara advertisement
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Nayantara movies (latest/upcoming movies/trailers)
- 2003 – Manassinakkare (Malayalam)
- 2004 – Vismayathumbathu (Malayalam) and Natturajavu (Malayalam)
- 2005 – Ayya, Chandramukhi, Thaskara Veeran, Rappakal Gouri, and Ghajini
- 2006 – Kalvanin, Lakshmi, Boss, Vallavan, Thalaimagan, and E
- 2007 – Yogi, Dubai Seenu, Sivaji, Tulasi, and Billa
- 2008 – Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Kuselan, Kathanayakudu, Satyam, Salute, Aegan, and Twenty:20
- 2009 – Villu, Anjaneyulu , and Aadhavan Thara
- 2010 – Adhurs, Bodyguard, Goa, Simha, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, Elektra and Super (Kannada and Telugu)
- 2011 – Sri Rama Rajyam Sita
- 2012 – Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
- 2013 – Ethir Neechal, Greeku Veerudu, Raja Rani and Arrambam
- 2014 – Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, Anaamika and Nee Enge En Anbe
- 2015 – Nannbenda, Bhaskar the Rascal, Massu Engira Masilamani, Thani Oruvan, and Life of Josutty and Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
- 2016 – Puthiya Niyamam (Malayalam), Idhu Namma Aalu (Tamil), Thirunaal (Tamil), Babu Bangaram Sailaja (Telugu), Iru Mugan (Tamil) and Kaashmora (Tamil)
- 2017 – Dora (Tamil), Aramm (Tamil) and Velaikkaran (Tamil)
- 2018 – Jai Simha (Telugu), Kolamavu Kokila (Tamil), Imaikkaa Nodigal (Tamil), and Airaa (Tamil)
- 2019 – Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (Tamil), Viswasam (Tamil), Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (Telugu) and Love Action Drama (Malayalam)
Nayantara awards
She has won 45 awards out of 57 nominations for excellent performances in South Indian movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.
- Asianet Award for Best Actress – Bodyguard (2009)
- Asianet Award for Best Female New Face of the Year – Manassinakkare (2003)
- Bharata muni Film Award for Best Actress- Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- CineMAA Award for Best Actress (Jury) – Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- Edison Award for Best Actress for Raja Rani (2013)
- Edison Award for The Gorgeous Belle for Thani Oruvan (2015)
- Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress – Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Raja Rani (2013)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Naanum Rowdy Thaan (2015)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Puthiya Niyamam (2016)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Aramm (2017)
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best actress for Puthiya Niyamam (2016)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress- Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- Santhosham South Film Award for Best Actress- Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Critics) (2012)
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Bhaskar the Rascal (2016), Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2016)
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Iru Mugan (2017) and Puthiya Niyamam (2017)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for Raja Rani (2013)
- Ugadi Puraskar Award for Best Actress- Sri Rama Rajyam (Telugu Movie) (2011)
- Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine – Tamil – Billa (2007)
- Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine – Tamil Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
- Vijay Award for Best Actress for Aramm (2013) and Raja Rani (2013)
- Vikatan Awards for Best Actress – Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015)
- Vikatan Awards for Best Actress – Aramm (2017)
Nayantara quotes
“Rajni sir is very dedicated and punctual. It was a great experience acting with him both as a person and as an actor. The way he maintains himself is amazing.”
“I’ve begun my career working with older heroes. The people I had been a fan of, I now work with them. It’s a great opportunity for me.”
Nayantara Controversies
Her live-in-relationship with actor Prabhu Deva earned her a petition in the court by Latha, wife of Prabhu Deva.
In 2016, Kuala Lumpur International Airport was the place where she was detained for an alleged drug offense.
Nayantara Trivia
She has a huge fan base in the whole of the south. She has turned out to be a crowd-pulling sensation among the south movie industries.
She converted to Hinduism in 2011 at Chennai’s Arya Samaj Temple.
She tattooed her wrist with the name of Prabhu Deva.
