Actor

Nayanthara: Movies & Box Office

films: 80
on screen: 2003–2025
box office: $56.6M
average score: 54

Known for

The Best Nayanthara Movies

The highest-rated films Nayanthara is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Jawan (2023) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Nayanthara's Career in Numbers

Nayanthara's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nayanthara works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Manassinakkare (2003) to Test (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Nayanthara Movies by Decade

2000s 26
2010s 39
2020s 14

The 2010s were Nayanthara's busiest decade, with 39 films.

Nayanthara Movies by Genre

Drama 20
Comedy 14
Thriller 13
Romance 7
Action 6
Family 4
Crime 4
Horror 2
Sport 1
Documentary 1

Drama is the genre Nayanthara has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of comedy (14).

Nayanthara Career Milestones

First film: Manassinakkare 2003
Biggest box office hit: Jawan $31.5M worldwide
Best-rated film: Jawan Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film: Test 2025

80 credits

Nayanthara Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nayanthara is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 54. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Nayanthara Movies as an Actor

Nayanthara in Documentaries & Specials

2008 Kathanayakudu as Herself

Works with

Who Nayanthara Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nayanthara shares the most films with. Brahmanandam comes first, with 13 films together, followed by Manobala (12).

FAQ

Nayanthara: Questions & Answers

How many movies Nayanthara has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Nayanthara been in?

Nayanthara is credited on 80 films, from 2003 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nayanthara's highest-grossing movie?

Jawan (2023) is Nayanthara's biggest box office hit, with $31.5M worldwide, ahead of Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) ($4.47M). Across every film with box office figures, Nayanthara's movies have made $56.6M.

Nayanthara's biggest hits

What is the best Nayanthara movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nayanthara's best-rated film is Jawan (2023) with a score of 85, followed by Test (2025) (78).

Best Nayanthara movies, ranked

What is Nayanthara's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nayanthara's filmography is Test (2025), in the role of Kumudha.

Who does Nayanthara work with most often?

Nayanthara shares the most films with Brahmanandam (13 films), Manobala (12 films) and Santhanam (8 films).

The Best Nayanthara Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 80 credits.

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