Nayanthara's breakthrough performance came in 2005 with the Tamil film "Chennai Express," followed by "Sivaji" in 2007, which catapulted her to stardom. Her subsequent films, such as "Konga Raju" (2009) and "Rama Rajam" (2010), solidified her position as a leading actress in the South Indian film industry.
Hailed as the "Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema, Nayanthara Nayanthara's breakthrough performance came in 2005 with the
: She has received numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards South , a Nandi Award, and several Tamil Nadu State Film Awards—most recently winning Best Actress for Aramm in early 2026. " followed by "Sivaji" in 2007