Nayanthara: Most talked about performances of the gorgeous and talented actress

Nayanthara, considered to be the lady superstar of South Indian film industry, was born as Diana Mariam Kuriyan on 18 November 1984, in Bangalore, Karnataka. Born to Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian, she hails from the family clan of Malayali Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church. Her father is a former Indian Air Force official and mother is a homemaker. She began her acting career with the 2003 Malayalam film ‘Manassinakkare’, where she shared screen space with Sheela, Jayaram and Siddique. Some of her films didn’t get much success at the box office although in the eyes of critics the performance of Nayanthara is finest in her films.

Here are the most talked about performances of the gorgeous and talented actress.

Nayanthara made her Tollywood debut with the 2006 action entertainer ‘Lakshmi’, in which she came to grab the attention of filmgoers. She had showcased her true acting ability, starring alongside Venkatesh in the film, which made her a great success. In her role as Nandini, she really has created a cute and determined character. The devotion and drive of her character highlight her diverse personality. Known for setting the stage on fire, the pretty lady is an iconic figure that still rules the South Indian film industry, especially Kollywood.

In this action drama, Nayanthara played a girl-next-door role named Vasundhara who falls in love with a native of Palnadu region. The story does nothing much special, but Nayanthara wins over our affections and hearts through a moving performance. She and Venkatesh again draw a believable chemistry from start to end. With this film, she has proved that she has the ability to express at will, an imagination, and the ability to memorize long dialogues. The movie is directed by Boyapati Sreenu and produced by D Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions banner.

Nayanthara won a million hearts with her romantic and funny role in the VV Vinayak directorial. Her romantic expressions, beautiful outfits and perfect curves made her an instant hit with the audience. She had essayed the love interest alongside Jr NTR in the film and received accolades and appreciations for her amazing performance. The film wasn’t about glorifying just the male lead but gave equal opportunity to every in it. And it was in such fashion that the brilliant Nayanthara shined over and over again.

Like any other actress, Nayanthara has also struggled a lot to be a famous and A-list actress of South Indian film industry that she is today. Do you remember her performance in the critically acclaimed, award-winning film ‘Simha’? Well, the love-making scene between Nandamuri Balakrishna and Nayanthara is explicit and it comes at a crucial stage in the narration. She proved that she can be good in a dignified brave homemaker role in the film. The movie was a big box office success and Nayanthara deserved another best performance-oriented role in her kitty.

Her dynamic screen presence, subtle performance and her simple yet appealing personality as Goddess Sita were the biggest strengths of the film. She was absolutely incredible in the film that was directed by late ace filmmaker Bapu. It gets really tough for actresses to get roles worth their talent. But she got an opportunity to act in Bapu’s film opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna because of her talent and charming screen presence. She had gained critical acclaim and accolades for her sheer performance in the film and became one of the most sought-after actresses in South India.