South Indian superstar Nayanthara turned 40 on November 18, 2024, amidst a loving wish from her husband Vignesh Shivan and an ongoing legal spat with actor Dhanush.
The Lady Superstar's Rise to Fame
Nayanthara, the highest-paid south Indian actress, has earned her 'Lady Superstar' status through diverse roles and an elegant on-screen presence. With a two-decade career, she debuted in Malayalam with Manassikkare (2003) and Tamil with Ayya (2005). Blockbusters like Chandramukhi, Ghajini, and Sri Rama Rajyam solidified her position. After a brief setback, she made a stunning comeback with Arrambam and Thani Oruvan, followed by female-oriented films like Maya and Kolamaavu Kokila. She recently debuted in Bollywood with Jawan opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
A Love Story Born on Sets
Nayanthara and Vignesh's romance blossomed on the sets of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015. The director-actress duo's chemistry translated off-screen, culminating in a steady relationship.
A Dual Celebration
Nayanthara's Netflix original documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale, released on her birthday. Teaser of her latest film Rakkaiye also released on her birthday. Vignesh wished his wife with the documentary's opening credits on Instagram, expressing his love and respect. His heartfelt post read: "Happy Birthday my uyir (love and kiss emojis). My respect for you is million times more than the love I have for you! For who you are, my thangamey!"
CineJosh wishes Lady Superstar Nayanthara A Very Happy Birthday And Great Year Ahead