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- Key Takeaways
- Nayanthara movies list: Tamil landmark films
- Beyond Tamil: Hindi and other industries
- Nayanthara upcoming movies in 2026
- Mookuthi Amman 2: her latest release
- How her career can be read in phases
- Her co-stars and directors
- The female-led strand
- A starter watch plan by mood
- What the 2026 slate tells us
- Nayanthara movies: frequently asked questions
- Where to go from here
Nayanthara movies span more than two decades, three industries and several of the biggest hits in recent Tamil cinema. This list follows her career by year, with directors for the major films, then turns to the projects still on her slate. It is a selection of landmark titles and not a complete credit list, and we say so in each table. Her latest release, Mookuthi Amman 2, reached theatres on 6 November.
Key Takeaways
- Nayanthara’s early landmark Tamil films include Chandramukhi (2005) and Ghajini (2005).
- Her 2010s hits include Raja Rani, Thani Oruvan, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Viswasam and Bigil.
- She made her Hindi debut in Jawan (2023).
- Mookuthi Amman 2, directed by Sundar C, released on 6 November 2026.
- Pinkvilla lists Toxic, Patriot, Dear Students, Hi and Mannangatti among her other 2026 projects.
Nayanthara movies list: Tamil landmark films
| Year | Film | Director | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | P. Vasu | Early big break opposite Rajinikanth |
| 2005 | Ghajini | A. R. Murugadoss | One of her first major commercial hits |
| 2007 | Billa | Vishnuvardhan | Stylish action film |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Atlee | Romantic drama that revived her Tamil run |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Vignesh Shivan | Hit comedy-drama; songs by Anirudh |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Mohan Raja | Thriller that is often called a modern classic |
| 2017 | Aramm | Gopi Nainar | Heroine-led social drama |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Siva | Big family hit with Ajith |
| 2019 | Bigil | Atlee | Festival blockbuster with Vijay |
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman | RJ Balaji and N. J. Saravanan | Goddess comedy that reached OTT around Diwali |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Vignesh Shivan | Romantic comedy |
| 2026 | Mookuthi Amman 2 | Sundar C | Sequel with a larger scale |
This is a selection. She has many more Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam credits, and a complete list would run much longer. We list titles only where we are confident about the year and director.
Beyond Tamil: Hindi and other industries
Nayanthara has worked in Telugu and Malayalam throughout her career. In 2023 she made her Hindi debut in Jawan, directed by Atlee, with Anirudh Ravichander as composer. More recently, her slate includes Kannada-English, Malayalam and Tamil projects, as the next table shows.
Nayanthara upcoming movies in 2026
Pinkvilla’s list of her 2026 releases gives this picture. Release dates move often, so treat statuses as of that report and check current listings.
| Film | Language | Director | Co-stars named |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups | Kannada-English | Geetu Mohandas | Yash, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi |
| Patriot | Malayalam | Mahesh Narayanan | Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil |
| Dear Students | Malayalam-Tamil | George Philip Roy and Sandeep Kumar | Nivin Pauly, Lal |
| Mookuthi Amman 2 | Tamil | Sundar C | Urvashi, Sneha, Duniya Vijay, Regina Cassandra, Yogi Babu |
| Hi | Tamil | Vishnu Edavan | Kavin, K. Bhagyaraj |
| Mannangatti: Since 1960 | Tamil | Dude Vicky | Yogi Babu, Gouri Kishan |
Filmibeat’s calendar also lists two further Nayanthara titles for later this year: Nayanthara 81 on 27 November and Rakkayie on 14 December. Neither has been confirmed by the makers in the reports we checked, so treat both dates as tentative.
Mookuthi Amman 2: her latest release
The sequel has Nayanthara in two roles, a goddess and a police officer. Sundar C directs, and Hiphop Tamizha Adhi composes the music. It has a U/A 16+ certificate and a reported runtime of about 2 hours 25 minutes. Our Mookuthi Amman 2 guide covers the details, and the Diwali release Tamil movies page shows what it faces at the box office.
How her career can be read in phases
- The breakthrough years (2005 to 2007). Chandramukhi, Ghajini and Billa made her a mainstream name.
- The comeback (2013 to 2015). Raja Rani, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Thani Oruvan changed the kind of roles she was offered.
- The lead years (2016 to 2022). Aramm, Viswasam, Bigil and Mookuthi Amman balanced star films with female-led stories.
- The pan-India phase (2023 onward). Jawan, Toxic and Patriot show a wider map.
This grouping is our own framework. Other writers may draw the lines differently.
Her co-stars and directors
A career this long includes many partnerships. The table below lists major pairings from the films above.
| Partner | Films together (from this guide) |
|---|---|
| Rajinikanth | Chandramukhi, Annaatthe |
| Ajith Kumar | Billa, Viswasam |
| Vijay | Bigil |
| Suriya | Ghajini |
| Vijay Sethupathi | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal |
| Atlee (director) | Raja Rani, Bigil, Jawan |
| Vignesh Shivan (director) | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal |
Atlee and Vignesh Shivan stand out as her most frequent directors. Moreover, her work with Rajinikanth, Ajith and Vijay covers three of Tamil cinema’s biggest leads. Annaatthe, released in 2021 and directed by Siva, belongs with the Rajinikanth pairings.
The female-led strand
Alongside star films, she built a second line of heroine-led films. Aramm, Mookuthi Amman and the new sequel sit in that line. These films rely on her name for the opening, which is rare in Tamil cinema. Therefore, they show her market strength more clearly than a film headlined by a male star.
That strand also explains why a sequel like Mookuthi Amman 2 could be planned at a reported budget above ₹100 crore. The budget is a report, not an official figure, but it signals confidence in her draw.
A starter watch plan by mood
| Mood | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Thriller | Thani Oruvan (2015) | Tight plot with a strong lead cast |
| Romantic comedy | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) | Light tone, with songs by Anirudh |
| Family drama | Viswasam (2019) | A mass film built around family bonds |
| Social drama | Aramm (2017) | A heroine-led story with a serious theme |
| Fantasy comedy | Mookuthi Amman (2020) | The goddess story that the sequel continues |
This plan keeps each pick to a single mood, so you can sample her range without a marathon. Additionally, the table works as a refresher before you watch the sequel.
What the 2026 slate tells us
Pinkvilla’s six films cover five language combinations. Toxic is Kannada-English, Patriot is Malayalam, Dear Students mixes Malayalam and Tamil, and Hi, Mookuthi Amman 2 and Mannangatti are Tamil. That spread shows a star working across markets in the same year. However, releases in this list have moved before, and several carried only tentative dates, so check each film’s latest status.
Nayanthara movies: frequently asked questions
What is Nayanthara’s latest movie?
Mookuthi Amman 2 is her latest Tamil release, opening on 6 November 2026.
Which are Nayanthara’s biggest Tamil hits?
Raja Rani, Thani Oruvan, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Viswasam and Bigil are commonly cited among her biggest hits.
Did Nayanthara act in Jawan?
Yes. Jawan in 2023 was her Hindi film debut, directed by Atlee.
What are Nayanthara’s upcoming films?
Pinkvilla lists Toxic, Patriot, Dear Students, Hi and Mannangatti in addition to Mookuthi Amman 2. Dates change, so check current listings.
Who directs Mookuthi Amman 2?
Sundar C. The 2020 original was directed by RJ Balaji and N. J. Saravanan.
Is this a complete Nayanthara filmography?
No. It is a selection of landmark and upcoming films. We include only titles where the year and director are confirmed.
Has Nayanthara worked with Anirudh?
Yes. Anirudh scored Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) and Jawan (2023), both with her in the cast.
Where to go from here
If you are new to her work, a good starting trio is Chandramukhi for her early years, Thani Oruvan for the thriller side and Mookuthi Amman for the comic-devotional side. Then watch the new sequel in theatres. More profiles live in the cast and crew section, and the homepage keeps the latest film news together.
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