New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Stardom in India goes beyond box office hits, a loyal fan base, brand value, and immense financial power for actors. This is also relevant in the journey of actor Nayanthara, who is widely regarded as one of the richest actresses in South India.

Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare in 2003. Although she didn't become a superstar overnight, she went on to make her Tamil cinema debut with Ayya in 2005, in Telugu with Lakshmi in 2006, both of which earned her recognition. In 2010, she further expanded her horizon with her first Kannada film, Super.

With time, Nayanthara took on diverse roles, gradually building a strong and versatile filmography spanning multiple languages.

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