Nayanthara


Nayanatara entereted the tinsel world debuting in the Malayalam film "Manassinakkare", directed by Sathyan Anthikad opposite Jayaram (2003).The Kerala-born Christian girl from Tiruvalla, whose real name is Diana Kurien, had completed her B.A. literature and was doing her Chartered accountancy when films beckoned her. Her striking appearance and acting talent was appreciated by the Kerala audience. The huge commercial success of "Manassinakkare" helped her career in a big way.

Then came her second film, "Vismayathumbath"(2004) by Fazil, with super star Mohanlal. Though the film did not fare well at the box office, Nayanthara has become a noted actress in Kerala film industry. Her pretty looks captured the attention of Malayalam film buffs. She again did a film with Mohanlal, "Natturajavu".

The pretty actress stepped into Tamil films with "Ayya" (2005) where Sarat Kumar was her hero. Her second release in Tamil was the much awaited "Chandramukhi" where she paired with superstar Rajnikanth.