(NSI News Source Info) November 30, 2008: Diana Mariam Kurien, popularly known by her stage name Nayanthara (Malayalam: നയന് താര), is a South Indian actress, who has acted in many Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies.
After several commercial successes such as Chandramukhi, Ghajini, Billa and Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Nayanthara has established herself as one of the most promising, sought-after actresses of South India.
Nayanthara was born in a Orthodox Syrian Christian in Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.She did her schooling at various parts of India (Kerala and Tamil Nadu) as her father was an Air Force Official. She joined Balikamadom High School, Thiruvalla for +2, then joined Marthoma college in Thiruvalla for her Bachelors degree (English Literature).
While at college, she was spotted by director Satyan Anthikkad and cast opposite Jayaram in Mansinakkare.
Afterwards, she co-starred alongside Mohanlal in Naatturajaavu and in Fazil's Vismayathumbathu. She was also cast with Mammootty in Thaskaraveeran (Dubbed into Tamil as Yuvaraj) and Raapakal.
She has also starred in several Tamil and Telugu movies. She was cast opposite Sarath Kumar in Ayya and with Rajnikanth in Chandramukhi. Her later films are Vallavan (Tamil), Gajini (Tamil), Yogi (Telugu) etc. flopped except Ghajini.
She has also starred in several Tamil and Telugu movies. She was cast opposite Sarath Kumar in Ayya and with Rajnikanth in Chandramukhi. Her later films are Vallavan (Tamil), Gajini (Tamil), Yogi (Telugu) etc. flopped except Ghajini.
She regained her throne in Kollywood through Billa in 2007. Her next movie Yaaradi Nee Mohini was a stupendous success.
Nayanthara is currently a leading star in Southern Cinema, with leading roles in films with Rajnikanth - Kuselan, with Ajith Kumar - Aegan, with Vijay - Villu, with Vishal - Sathyam and an untitled film with Surya. She is currently the highest paid South Indian actress.
She was paid Rs. 1 crore for Sathyam, Kuselan and Aegan.
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