Diana Mariam Kurian, professionally known as Nayanthara, is an Indian actress and film producer who primarily appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She has also appeared in Hindi and Kannada films. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry and was the only South Indian actress to secure a spot in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2018, with an annual income of ₹15.17 crores. Nayanthara has acted in over 80 films across two decades, achieving significant success and numerous awards. She is often referred to as a superstar of Tamil cinema.