Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1984-11-18
- Born Place: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Also Known As:
Nayandhara, നയൻതാര, Nayantara, Diana Mariam Kuriya, நயன்தாரா, Nayanthara Kurian, 纳彦塔拉, نایان تارا
Nayanthara
Widely celebrated as the "Lady Superstar" of Indian cinema, Nayanthara (born Diana Mariam Kurien on November 18, 1984) is a powerhouse actress and producer who has dominated the South Indian film industry for over two decades. Known for her commanding screen presence and ability to lead female-centric narratives, she has starred in over 75 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, earning numerous accolades including five Filmfare Awards South and the Nandi Award. After her massive Bollywood debut in Jawan (2023) alongside Shah Rukh Khan, she has continued to expand her pan-Indian footprint. Beyond acting, she is a successful entrepreneur, co-owning the production house Rowdy Pictures with her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, and launching her own skincare brand, The Lip Balm Company. In the 2026 film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Nayanthara portrays Ganga, a character described by director Geetu Mohandas as a "pivotal force" that showcases a side of the actress never seen before.
