Born as Dayana Mariam Kurien in Kerala, Nayanthara made her acting debut in the Malayalam film Manasinakkare` directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. She soon moved to Tamil with Ayya` in which she played the lead heroine opposite Sarathkumar. Her second film in Tamil was Chandramukhi` in which she paired up Superstar Rajinikanth, a role envied by many actresses.

In the last decade, Nayanthara went on to act with almost all the stars in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. She was a leading actress when she quit acting in the year 2010 for personal reasons. She made a grand comeback in the year 2012 playing a journalist in Telugu film Krishnam Vandhe Jagadgurum`. In Tamil she acted as the lead lady opposite Arya in Raja Rani` and Ajith in Arrambam`. Both the films were super hits and relaunched Nayanthara in Kollywood.

Nayanthara has created a new history in Tamil Cinema. Her comeback has been as rewarding and successful as her first innings in acting or even more. No other actress in this glamour driven industry has made it to the top as a leading heroine after a gap in their career.

Particularly the year 2015 has been spectacular to say the least for this ever charming and highly talented actress. Nayanthara`s Malayalam film Baskar the Rascal` with Mammootty was hugely successful. In Tamil she acted in five films this year with leading heroes. While Nanbenda` with Udhayanidhi Stalin was a moderate hit Massu Engira Masilamani` with Suriya did not set the cash registers ringing as expected. Followed by that Nayanthara has had three back to back super hit films in the form of Thani Oruvan` in which she played the role of a forensic expert with Jayam Ravi, Maya` in which she played a single mother and Naanum Rowdy Dhaan` in which she played a deaf girl on a mission to avenge her parents` killer with Vijay Sethupathi. It must be noted that in all these three films Nayan played versatile and challenging roles and not mere arm candy of heroes.

Nayanthara has been proving her acting prowess in film after film and her beauty and charm are increasing with the age. Today she turns 31 while remaining as the most sought after heroine in Tamil cinema and the actress most loved by the audience. She is fondly addressed by the fans as well as people within the film industry as Lady Superstar` of course not without a reason. A phenomenal feat indeed.

Her upcoming films are Idhu Namma Aalu` with Silambarasan, Kashamora` with Karthi and Thirunaal` with Jiiva`. With these films lined up and more exciting offers knocking here doors, we can expect the coming years to bring more successes and awards to this

Indiaglitz wishes Nayanthara a Happy Birthday and a long and happy life.