On Nayanthara’s 40th birthday, Netflix rolled out Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale — a documentary that chronicles her early struggle, personal battles, relationship with husband-filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, and rise to stardom. One of the wealthiest actresses in the South film industry, Nayanthara continues to impress everyone with her versatile performances. From marking her Bollywood debut last year, with Jawan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan, to emerging as the highest-paid actress with Iraivan (2023), Nayanthara continues to take massive strides. In a career spanning over two decades, the Lady Superstar has delivered several blockbusters. Below, we take a look at Nayanthara’s highest-rated movies, according to IMDb.
7 best, highly-rated movies of Nayanthara, according to IMDb, with the most entertaining storylines; on Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and more
1. Thani Oruvan – Sun NXT
Starring Jayam Ravi, Arvind Swamy, and Nayanthara in lead roles, this Tamil action thriller follows an honest police officer who embarks on a mission to expose a powerful scientist, who has been performing medical malpractices for money. The movie was remade in Telugu and Bengali. A sequel, titled Thani Oruvan 2, announced by filmmaker Mohan Raja is currently in the pipeline.
IMDb rating: 8.4
2. Super (2010 – Kannada movie) – Disney+ Hotstar
Here’s another binge-worthy and highly rated movie of Nayanthara that deserves a spot on your watchlist. Titled Super, the 2010 Kannada movie tells the story of Subhash, a London-based businessman, who falls in love with Indira. The two get married, but the plot takes an unexpected twist when her intention behind marrying him is revealed. The movie stars actor Upendra in a prominent role.
IMDb rating: 8
3. Ghajini – Sun NXT
Written and directed by AR Murugadoss, this psychological thriller packed with intense action sequences, noteworthy performances, and shocking plot twists, stars Suriya, Asin, and Nayanthara in pivotal roles. The movie centres around a middle-aged man, named Sanjay Ramaswamy, suffering from short-term memory loss, who sets out on a mission to track down the murderers who killed Kalpana, the love of his life.
IMDb rating: 7.6
4. Raja Rani – Disney+ Hotstar
This is a romantic comedy that delves into the lives of two individuals, John and Regina (essayed by Arya and Nayanthara), who dislike each other, but due to unforeseen circumstances decide to get married. Soon, a tragic event alters their lives forever.
IMDb rating: 7.6
5. Aramm – Amazon Prime Video
Aramm is an intense political drama written and directed by Gopi Nainar. It features Nayanthara as a district collector, named Madhivadhani, who tries to solve the problem of water shortage in the village. However, the situation takes a shocking turn when a girl falls into a borewell, and the incident becomes a huge talking point in the media.
IMDb rating: 7.6
6. Maya – ZEE5
Written and directed by Ashwin Saravanan, Maya is a neo-noir horror thriller that follows a single mother struggling to make ends meet by working in advertisements. Her life turns upside down when she decides to participate in a contest that requires her to watch a horror film without showing signs of fright. What follows next forms the main plot of the movie.
IMDb rating: 7.5
7. Manassinakkare – Amazon Prime Video
Nayanthara’s debut movie Manassinakkare tells the story of a rich widow whose family members are irked by her childlike behaviour and demands. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a young, sympathetic, and understanding farmer, who helps her fulfil her wishes.
IMDb rating: 7.5
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