Nayanthara, born Diana Mariam Kurian on November 18, 1984, is a renowned Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. Known as the 'Lady Superstar' of South Indian cinema, she has starred in over 75 films and has won numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards South. Here is a timeline of her significant events and milestones from birth to today.
Main Milestones
Birth
November 18, 1984
Nayanthara was born as Diana Mariam Kurian in Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka, India, to a Christian family originally from Kerala.
Schooling and College
Early Life and Education
Due to her father's military postings, Nayanthara attended schools in various cities such as Delhi, Chennai, and Jamnagar. She later completed her bachelor's degree in English literature at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla.
Acting Debut
2003
Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film "Manassinakkare", which became a superhit and marked the beginning of her successful career in South Indian cinema.
Tamil Debut
2005
She made her debut in Tamil cinema with "Ayya" and also starred in "Chandramukhi", which ran for over 100 days in theatres and established her as a sought-after actress in Tamil cinema.
Telugu Debut
2006
Nayanthara made her Telugu cinema debut with "Lakshmi" and followed it up with another Telugu film, "Boss", in the same year.
Kannada Debut
2010
She made her debut in Kannada cinema with "Super", which marked her first and only appearance in Kannada films.
Name Change and Conversion
2011
Nayanthara officially changed her name from Diana Mariam Kurian to Nayanthara and converted to Hinduism.
Award-Winning Performance
2011
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her portrayal of Sita in "Sri Rama Rajyam".
Critical and Commercial Success
2013-2019
Nayanthara starred in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as "Raja Rani", "Naanum Rowdy Dhaan", "Aramm", "Imaikkaa Nodigal", and "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy".
Bollywood Debut
2023
Nayanthara made her Bollywood debut with the film "Jawan", starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan, which became one of India's top-grossing films of all time.
Continued Success
Present Day
Nayanthara continues to be one of the highest-paid and most sought-after actresses in South Indian cinema, known for her versatility and impactful performances.
