At just age of 21 years, Keralite Nayanthara has acquired of acting opposite male actors whoa re almost twice as old. She starred in her first Malyalam film opposite Jayaram, and then in " Chandramuki" with renowned India actor Rajanikanth, then with other aging actors like Sarath Kumar Mohanlal, and mammotty. Now she has been cast to play the lead role in a much youngers Simbu's directorial debut, in which he also has the lead role. Nayanthara and Simbu's intimate life-sized posters created shock waves in Chennai, which were subsequently pulled down by the police. Similar excitment resulted when glamorous life-sized posters were posted all over Chennai-this time with her co-star S.J.Surya. With her atteactive looks and talent, it is no wonder that she is one of the most popular actresses in the Tamil film industry.
TRIVIA
Nayantara means " Star eyes"
Completed her B.A. in Literature. Was able to continue with her C.A. studies though due to her film commitments.
Her favoritie film is Manassainakkare (2003)
Won the Best Thiruvalla, a small town in Kerala where her parents, Kurian and Omana Kodiyattu, settled after her father retired form the defense service. She has one brother, Lenu, who lives in Dubai.
Personal Quotes
" I ve begum my career working with older heroes. The people I had been fan of, I now work with them. It's a great opportunity for me".
Date of Birth
November 18 1984, Thiravalla, Kerala, India
Birth Name
Diana Kurien
Nickname
Nayan
Mani
Heigth
5'2" (1.57 m).