Nayanthara’s rise to stardom began with Raja Rani in 2013. Directed by Atlee, she played Arya’s wife. Interestingly this was the first heroine-centric movie made with Nayanthara in the lead. She shouldered the responsibility well to deliver an astounding show. She was acclaimed and adored and eventually, the movie went on to become a blockbuster.

Nanum Rowdy Thaan

Again with this light-hearted comedy, Nayanthara proved that she is capable of doing versatile roles. A Vignesh Sivan directorial, the movie featured Vijay Sethupathi in the lead. But the story revolved around Nayanthara. She plays a deaf girl and she ruled the film like a boss.