Nayanthara, whose real name is Diana Mariam Kurian, is an Indian actress known for her work mainly in Tamil films, as well as Telugu and Malayalam movies. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in India and was the only South Indian actress to appear in Forbes India’s “Celebrity 100” list in 2018.
Nayanthara Actress Biography
Diana Mariam Kurian Aka Nayanthara was born on 18 November 1984 in Bangalore, Karnataka. She is 39 years old as of 2024. Nayanthara comes from a Malayali Syrian Christian family from Thiruvalla, Kerala.
She was born to Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian and has an elder brother, Leno, who lives in Dubai. Since her father was in the Indian Air Force, she grew up studying in different parts of India.
Husband & Children Details
Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan have been in a relationship since they worked together on the movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015. They got married on June 9, 2022, in a private ceremony with close family, friends, and co-stars.
In October 2022, they announced the birth of their twin children, Uyir and Ulagam, through surrogacy. The full names of the twins are Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan, with the “N” standing for their mother, Nayanthara.
Educational & Early Life Details
Nayanthara attended school in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and Delhi. She went to Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School in Thiruvalla and later studied English Literature at Marthoma College in Thiruvalla for her bachelor’s degree.
Nayanthara was raised in a Malayalam-speaking Syrian-Christian family in Bangalore. She has a rare condition called polydactyly, which means she has an extra, small finger on her left hand.
Net Worth & Religion
According to the recently listed top richest actresses in India, Nayanthara is one of the highest-paid actresses. Her net worth is still around ₹200 crore. She is Syrian-Christian and has strong religious beliefs.
Physical Appearance
Nayanthara is approximately 165 cm tall, which is about 1.65 meters or 5 feet 5 inches. She weighs around 53 kg (or the equivalent in pounds). Her body measurements are approximately 34-26-34. She has black eyes and black hair.
Career Journey Of Nayanthara
Nayanthara started her acting career in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. While in college, she worked part-time as a model. She later began acting in Tamil and Telugu films.
In 2005, she made her Tamil debut as the lead actress in the movie Ayya, directed by Hari. Behindwoods.com called her debut in Tamil “sensational.” After her Tamil debut, Nayanthara made her Telugu debut with the film Lakshmi, followed by Boss, I Love You.
In 2008, she had five movie releases, four of which were in Tamil, including Kuselan, Satyam, and Aegean. In 2009, she starred in Villu and Aadhavan. In 2016, Nayanthara played the role of a rape victim in the movie Puthiya Niyamam, where she acted alongside Mammootty.
In 2021, Nayanthara worked for the fifth time with Rajinikanth in the film Annaatthe, where she played a lawyer. She also starred in Netrikann, a remake of the 2011 South Korean film Blind.
Later, Nayanthara made her Hindi film debut with the action thriller Jawan, where she played an NSG officer named Narmada Rai, opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
In 2023, Nayanthara’s second film was the Tamil movie Iraivan, for which she earned Rs 10 crore, making her the first South Indian actress to receive such a large amount.
Netflix has also made a documentary about her successful career and her relationship with Vignesh Shivan, titled Nayanthara – Beyond The Fairytale, which is yet to be released.
Awards List
- Filmfare Award South for Best Actress in 2011 and 2013.
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress in 2013.
- Edison Award for Best Actress in 2013 and 2015.
- IIFA Award for Best Actress in 2015.
- Filmfare Award South for Best Actress in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Most Versatile Actress for Jawan in 2024.
Quick Info About Nayanthara
| Full Name | Diana Mariam Kurian |
| Nickname | Nayanthara |
| Father’s Name | Kurian Kodiyattu |
| Mother’s Name | Omana Kurian |
| Brother’s Name | Lenu Kurian |
| Husband’s Name | Vignesh Shivan |
| Children | Uyir and Ulagam |
| Date Of Birth | 18 November 1984 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Age Of 2024 | 39 Years Old |
| School | Balikamadom Girls High School, Thiruvalla |
| College | Marthoma College, Thiruvalla |
| Net Worth | INR 200 Cr. |
| Social Profiles | Instagram – XTwitter – Facebook |
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