| Name | Nayanthara | |
| Meaning of her name | Starry Eyes | |
| Nick Names | Mani, Nayan | |
| Profession | Actress and model | |
| Date of Birth | Nov 8, 1984 | |
| Birth Place | Thiruvilla in Kerala | |
| Height | 5’4″ | |
| Weight | 55 kg | |
| Mother Tongue | Malayalam | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Education | B.A. Literature | |
| College | Marthama College, Kerala | |
| Family | Father: Kurian Kodiyattu Mother: Omana Kurian Brother: Lenu Kodiyattu |
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| Introduction | Tamil: Director Hari of the film ‘Ayya’ saw her in one of her Malayalam films. Malayalam: Seeing her ads in Malayalam magazines Sathyan Anthikad invited her to act in his film. |
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| Debut | ||
| Film | Hero | |
| Tamil | Ayyaa | SarathKumar |
| Malayalam | Manasinakkare | Jayaram |
| Film | ||
| Tamil | Ayyaa | |
| Malayalam | Manasinakkare | |
| About Tamil filmdom | It is a big industry and remuneration is high. Gives more importance to glamour elements and songs. | |
| Personal Favourites | Color: Black Attire: Saris Place: Bangalore Food: North indian dishes and spicy food Film: Manasinakkare |
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| Hobbies | Music, Reading, loves traveling and going for long drives. | |
| Salary | Tamil films: 20 lakhs Telugu films: 40 lakhs |
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| Quotes about | Rajini: ” Very dedicated and punctual. It was great experience acting with him both as a person and as an actor. The way he maintains himself is amazing.” Jayaram: “Makes you laugh all the time” Mohanlal: “Learnt a lot like timing, voice modulation. He is perfect in everything.” SarthKumar:” Makes you feel at home.” |
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| Loves | * spending quality time with her family * Experimenting new dresses. |
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| Maintaining herself | “I don�t do rigorous exercises but have control on food. I don�t touch sweets, ice creams and oily stuff. Make-up has to be right and I like to dress in a simple manner. “ | |
| Believes | God is her biggest supporter | |
| Acting with older heroes | “I�ve begun my career working with older heroes. The people I had been fan of, I now work with them. It�s a great opportunity for me.” | |
| About rumours | “We�re always surrounded by it and people love to hear about it. But it doesn�t harm my confidence. It�s just a part of our profession.” | |
| Award | Best Model Award of Kerala in 2002 | |
| Facts | * Initially refused to act in films * Gets angry easily * Her debut film ‘Manassinakkare’ was a box office hit. * Her father is a retired Air Force Officer * Her brother lives in Dubai. * Always takes special care about her make-up and costumes * Was not able to continue with her C.A. studies due to her commitment in films. |
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| Aim | “Whatever I do, I should do it perfectly and correctly” | |
| Address | Miss. Nayanthara Kodiyattu House, Near Pushpagiri Hospital Thiruvalla |
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