| Nayantara is a popular Indian actress and film producer with over 75 films to her credit. |
| She has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. |
| Nayantara is among India's highest-paid actresses and has been featured on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list. |
| Raised in a Christian family in Southern India, she attended school in cities like Delhi, Gujarat, and Jamnagar. |
| During her college years, Nayantara also worked as a part-time model. |
| In 2003, she made her acting debut in Malayalam cinema with the movie "Manassinakkare" directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. |
| Initially hesitating to pursue acting, she eventually accepted the role in "Manassinakkare," which turned out to be a success, opening doors to more acting opportunities. |
| Her entry into Tamil cinema came in 2005 with the film "Ayya" directed by Hari, which received positive reviews and established her as a leading actress in the industry. |
| In 2006, Nayantara appeared in the successful film "Kalvanin Kadhali" directed by Tamilvannan. |
| At an award ceremony in Singapore in 2016, Nayantara publicly acknowledged her relationship with film director Vignesh Shivan. |
| The couple announced their upcoming wedding scheduled for June 9, 2022, in May 2022. |