Nayanthara, often hailed as the ‘Lady Superstar’ of South Indian cinema, has captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performances and versatility. Her recent Bollywood debut in Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan was met with immense acclaim. If you’ve fallen for Nayanthara’s charm and acting prowess, here are eight must-watch Nayanthara movies that are sure to leave you spellbound.
- Sri Rama Rajyam
Let’s start the Nayanthara movies list with the Telugu movie that earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Starring Nayanthara in the role of Goddess Sita alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna as Sri Rama and Meka Srikanth as Lakshmana, Sri Rama Rajyam is a highly appreciated 2011 Telugu devotional drama. It narrates the story of Lord Rama as he rescues Sita from Ravana and returns to Ayodhya. The story then focuses on Sita’s exile and the birth of Luv and Kush.
- Vasuki
Vasuki is the Telugu dubbed version of the Malayalam movie Puthiya Niyamam, starring Mammootty and Nayanthara in lead roles. This crime drama revolves around the titular character Vasuki Iyer, a Kathakali dancer and housewife who gets gang-raped by her own neighbors. The rest of the story follows Vasuki as she gets her revenge. Nayanthara has given one of her career-best performances in this film earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.
- Maya
Maya is a Tamil movie, dubbed in Hindi, featuring Nayanthara in the lead role. It is a neo-noir horror movie that narrates the story of a single mother who accepts the challenge to watch a horror film all alone to win some prize money that can pay off her debts. However, things aren’t as simple as they seem. Maya soon gets transported into a mysterious world and it’s up to her now to uncover the truth. It is one of Nayanthara’s best movies which earned her several accolades for her impressive performance.
- Kolamavu Kokila
Kolamavu Kokila is a 2018 Tamil black comedy movie starring Nayanthara in the lead role alongside, Yogi Babu, and Saranya Ponvannan in prominent roles. The film revolves around Kokila, who gets into the drug smuggling business in a desperate attempt to get money for her ailing mother’s treatment. Soon her entire family gets entangled in this mess creating a thrilling atmosphere for the viewers. The film’s success led to the Hindi remake of this film in the form of Good Luck Jerry.
- Kaashmora
Starring Karthi, Nayantara, and Sri Divya in lead roles, Kaashmora is a 2016 Telugu horror movie that introduces us to Nayanthara as Queen Rathna Mahadevi, a character that is as regal as the actress herself. The film revolves around a con artist, Kaashmora who gets locked up with his family inside a bungalow haunted by fourteen ghosts. The film is a perfect blend of horror, fantasy, and action, allowing Nayanthara to flex her acting muscles in a unique setting.
- Bindas Rani
Bindas Rani is the Hindi dubbed version of Kolamavu Kokila. For fans who don’t understand Tamil or Telugu but wish to see more of Nayanthara, ZEE5 has the movie dubbed in Hindi along with English subtitles. It revolves around Kokila a simple girl who gets entangled in a drug trafficking business in an attempt to get money for her terminally ill mother.
- Dora
Starring Nayanthara as Pavalakkodi, Dora is a 2017 Tamil horror movie revolving around a haunted car. It revolves around Nayanthara’s character as she encounters supernatural elements through a car possessed by a dog, Dora’s spirit. Pavalakkodi is then seen helping the poor dog’s spirit to avenge her owner’s death.
- Bundal Baaz
Before Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi stood on the opposite sides in Jawan, the duo were paired up as a couple. Bundal Baaz is the Hindi dubbed version of the Tamil movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. It narrates the story of the son of a cop, Pandian, played by Vijay Sethupathi as he falls in love with Kadambari, a hearing-impaired girl, played by Nayanthara. This film proves yet again that whether it’s a simple role or a challenging one, Nayanthara gives her all to a film.
Nayanthara’s filmography is a testament to her versatility and the depth she brings to each character. Whether it’s a mythological epic or a gritty crime drama, Nayanthara’s performances leave a lasting impact. If you were captivated by her Bollywood debut in Jawan, these eight best movies of Nayanthara provide a perfect opportunity to explore more of her outstanding work.
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