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Best Movies of Nayanthara You Shouldn’t Miss Watching!

Once a glam girl to the most sought-after actress in the tinsel town, Nayanthara has become the most prominent top tier actress in South India. With a career spanning over fifteen glorious years, Nayanthara has acted in around seventy five films in South Indian languages and has shared screen space with all the big names in the industry. I have handpicked five films which paved the pathway for Nayanthara to earn the title “Lady Superstar.”

Last Updated on September 26, 2023

13. Jawan

Director – Atlee Kumar
Streamer – Netflix

Boss Engira Bhaskaran triumphs as a rom-com, skillfully dishing out laughter and pure entertainment. The movie’s comedic brilliance, coupled with a heartwarming plot, ensures the audience remains engrossed. Nayanthara’s character infuses charm and a romantic essence, enhancing the film’s overall allure. Her portrayal introduces a fresh dynamic to the narrative, rendering this movie a delightful and thoroughly enjoyable cinematic venture.

12. Boss Engira Bhaskaran

Director – M. Rajesh
Streamer – Prime Video

11. Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum

Director – Krish Jagarlamudi
Streamer – Prime Video

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum seamlessly marries art, action, and drama within a riveting storyline. The film’s intricate narrative and the cast’s compelling performances contribute to its captivating allure. Nayanthara, though her role is relatively brief, leaves an indelible impression, displaying her versatility as an actress. Her presence injects depth into the film’s characters, elevating it as a significant aspect of this enthralling cinematic journey.

10. Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Director – Selvaraghavan
Streamer – ZEE5

[Also feat. in our ‘Most Rewatchable Tamil Movies of All Time’ list]

Yaaradi Nee Mohini is a perfect family drama filled with emotions and an equal amount of humor. Nayanthara plays Keerthi, a calm and composed girl who is trampled between family emotions and love. Also, the hassles between love and friendship and the transformation of the narration from a corporate world to a rural family backdrop made the movie enjoyable for people of all ages. One of the Best Movies of Nayanthara.

9. Adhurs

Director – V. V. Vinayak
Streamer – Prime Video

Adhurs is a delightful comedy that effortlessly blends humor, action, and sheer entertainment. The film’s captivating plot, coupled with the charismatic performances of the main cast, ensures an enjoyable cinematic journey. Nayanthara’s brief yet graceful cameo infuses a touch of sophistication and allure, leaving an indelible mark. Her appearance is a treat for fans, enhancing the overall pleasure of the movie.

8. Imaikkaa Nodigal

Director – R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Streamer – Prime Video

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Thriller Movies on Amazon’ list]

Imaikkaa Nodigal explores a vicious cat and mouse game between a CBI Officer Anjali (Nayanthara) and a serial killer, Rudra, played exceptionally by the man with quite a few talents, Anurag Kashyap. On the other side, Nayanthara knocks it out-of-the-park with her stellar performance as the Police Officer with her body language and her ability to carry the whole movie. One of the Best Movies of Nayanthara.

7. Thani Oruvan

Director – Mohan Raja
Streamer – SUN NXT

Thani Oruvan is a cinematic masterpiece, blending suspense, action, and social commentary flawlessly. The film’s intricate plot keeps you hooked from start to finish. Nayanthara’s performance as Mahima, while brief, leaves a lasting impact with her captivating presence and emotive expressions. Her portrayal adds depth to the narrative, making it a must-watch for both her fans and enthusiasts of gripping thrillers.

6. Raja Rani

Director – Atlee Kumar
Streamer – Disney+ Hotstar

In Raja Rani, Nayanthara stars alongside Arya, Jai and Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, and the narrative conveys a message that there is a beautiful life after every break-up by showcasing the lives of two romantic couples. The relatable emotions, Nayan’s terrific relationship with her father, and the overall performances were the highlights of the movie. A must-watch.

5. Kolamavu Kokila

Director – Nelson
Streamer – ZEE5

Nayanthara proves every time that she doesn’t limit herself to only appearing next to a hero and moving her body to some dance numbers. She always chooses her script wisely and the producers seem not to be afraid of investing in female-centric films with Nayanthara in the lead. Kolamavu Kokila is one such film which went on to become the highest grossing female-led film in Tamil Cinema and created a huge buzz in the US Box office. This proves that she fits for the title “Lady Superstar.”

4. Aramm

Director – Gopi Nainar
Streamer – Prime Video

Another solo movie of Nayanthara, Aramm, where she enacted the role of a district collector. It is true that no matter what character she plays, she turns into it and performs to her fullest potential. She looked tailored made for the role of Madhivadhani IAS, understanding the need of the character, she would have given a power packed performance which won her many accolades.

3. Puthiya Niyamam

Director – AK Sajan
Streamer – Prime Video

Puthiya Niyamam, where she shared the screen with Mollywood Giant Mammootty, is supposed to be her career best performance and received the Filmfare award. An intense movie right from the beginning, where most of the scenes are restricted to the lead characters, Mammootty and Nayanthara carry forward the film with their immense acting skills.

2. Sri Rama Rajyam

Director – Bapu
Streamer – YouTube

Nayanthara made a 180-degree shift in her career, from acting as glam queen to stepping into the shoes of the character Goddess Sita, considered as the epitome of feminine virtues of all women. Nayanthara said that she completely surrendered herself to the character, became a vegetarian, visited temple daily and did poojas. She also stopped meeting her friends and limited her interactions only to her film unit, and entirely focused on her role. Such is the dedication of her and this film garnered her all the awards she deserved.

1. Naanum Rowdy Dhaan

Director – Vignesh Shivan
Streamer – Prime Video

“Are you okay baby?” Kadhu ma alias Kadhambari remains close to our heart. Nayanthara was brilliant, flawlessly portrayed the role of a deaf woman, mimicking their body language and gestures. And this was the first time the actress dubbed for herself which was a great plus point, we got to see the originality of the character.

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