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Nayanthara (born Diana Mariam Kurian) is an Indian 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".
Nayanthara is a prominent Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, often referred to as the Lady Superstar of South Indian film.
She is known for her roles in films such as Jawan, Chandramukhi, and Raja Rani, as well as for spearheading critically and commercially successful female-led projects.
Her work covers various genres including action, thriller, and drama, blending mainstream blockbusters with performance-driven cinema.