Nayanthara has acted in over 75 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema since her 2003 debut in Manassinakkare.
She starred in Jawan, the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, and earned Rs 10 crore for Iraivan, becoming the first South Indian actress to receive a double-digit crore paycheck.
She co-founded 9Skin with Vignesh Shivan and Daisy Morgan, and launched The Lip Balm Company in 2021 with Dr. Renita Rajan, offering plant-based, vegan lip balms.
In January 2024, she introduced Femi9, an eco-friendly sanitary pad brand, alongside her husband and Dr. Gomathi.
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan launched Rowdy Pictures in 2021, producing critically acclaimed films like Netrikann, Koozhangal, and Rocky.
She reportedly invested Rs 100 crore in the UAE oil business, expanding her entrepreneurial footprint beyond India.
She owns multiple high-value properties, including two Rs 100 crore homes in Chennai, luxury apartments in Hyderabad, and a sea-facing Mumbai residence.
She purchased a private jet before her wedding and frequently uses it for personal and professional travels.
Her impressive garage includes high-end vehicles like a BMW 7-Series (Rs 1.76 crore), Mercedes GLS 350D, BMW 5-Series, Toyota Innova Crysta, and Ford Endeavour.