Nayanthara

Nayanthara

Date of birth 18 Nov 1984
Born Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Also known as Diana Mariam Kurian
Profession(s) Actor
Years active 2003 - Present
Spouse Vignesh Shivan
Last updated: 2026-09-23 17:57 GMT+0530

About

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”.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nayanthara

How old is Nayanthara?

Nayanthara is 41 years old, born on 18 Nov 1984.

When was Nayanthara born?

Nayanthara was born on 18 Nov 1984.

What is Nayanthara's latest movie?

Nayanthara's latest release is Toxic (2026).

Who is Nayanthara's spouse?

Nayanthara is married to Vignesh Shivan.

What is Nayanthara also known as?

Nayanthara is popularly known as Diana Mariam Kurian among fans.

What is Nayanthara's profession?

Nayanthara works in the film industry as Actor (active 2003 - Present).