Nayanthara Bares Her Life Behind Arclights In Documentary: 7 Shocking Revelations By Lady Superstar

Nayanthara's wedding docu-film titled Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale is currently streaming on Netflix. The documentary offers a glimpse into the Godfather actress' life journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles. Since the start of her career, Nayanthara has openly worn her heart on her sleeve, even regarding her personal life. However, the documentary spills some hot tea on shocking revelations and controversial quotes that match up to the drama.

When Nayanthara faced massive uproar for playing Sita

During one of the segments in Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale, the actress revealed that several media outlets stirred public outrage when she was cast as Goddess Sita in Sri Rama Rajyam (2011). Despite facing pressure to replace her, the producers supported her, and the Balakrishna-starrer went on to become a massive success.

Nayanthara also explained how she embraced a disciplined lifestyle for the sacred role. She stayed in luxury hotels but opted for pure meals and gave up non-vegetarian food as a mark of respect for her character. Reflecting on the experience, she admitted, "I still remember breaking down on the last day of the shoot, unleashing all the pressure I had bottled up."

Nayanthara got fat-shamed while filming Ghajini

Nayanthara also opens up about a challenging phase in her career. Reflecting on her role in Ghajini (2005), she shares that she followed her director's instructions but faced body shaming during the film. 

Firmly, she states that while her performance can be critiqued, fat-shaming is unacceptable. She also discusses the bold decision to wear a bikini in Meher Ramesh's Billa (2009).

Nayanthara revealed that her father has been in the ICU for 14 years

In the documentary, the actress becomes emotional as she speaks about her father, who has been battling a chronic illness and has been in the ICU for 14 years. Nayanthara’s mother, Omana Kurian, shares in the documentary that her daughter’s journey into cinema was unplanned. Born in Thiruvalla, Kerala , Nayanthara initially faced hesitation from her parents about pursuing a career in the film industry, but they eventually supported her decision.

This segment takes an emotional turn as Omana recalls how Nayanthara’s father used to accompany her to film shoots. However, after she acted in two or three Tamil films, her father fell seriously ill with a neuropathic condition. Nayanthara visibly becomes emotional as she explains how she continues to care for her parents, even though they are in Kerala.

Nayanthara admitted that her ex-lover wanted her to quit acting

During the filming of this movie, Nayanthara faced one of the lowest points in her personal and professional life. She was in a highly controversial public relationship with Prabhu Deva, which started on the sets of Villu (2008). The controversy stemmed from the fact that Prabhu Deva was already married to Latha. Reflecting on that period, the Lady Superstar revealed she feared her career was nearing its end.

"Sri Rama Rajyam was an emotional film for me, and I decided it would be my last. The person I was in love with asked me to stop working after that film. I was already dealing with so much pressure from the man I wanted to marry regarding my career. Those two years were the most painful of my life," Nayanthara shared.

Nagarjuna doubles down on Nayanthara's turbulent relationship

Nagarjuna, who collaborated with the actress on the Telugu film Boss (2006), recalled a day of filming in Switzerland when she was facing a difficult time in her relationship. He said, "We would all dread her phone ringing. If the phone rang, this girl's mood would just come down. She would just turn it off. I remember asking her, why are you doing this to yourself?"

Dhanush said 'Do you have any shame at all?' over the Nayanthara-Vignesh relationship

Dhanush produced Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a film starring Nayanthara in the lead role, directed by Vignesh Shivan. It was on this set, during the making of the romantic film, that Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan began their relationship. Radhika Sarathkumar, who played an important role in the movie, appeared in the docu-film and shared Dhanush's reaction.

Radhika recalled, "It was Dhanush who called me and said, 'Sister, do you have any shame at all?' I was confused and asked, 'What is he talking about?' He continued, 'Aren't you aware of what's happening? Don't you know that Wikki and Nayan are dating?' I replied, 'What the hell are you saying? I knew nothing.'"

When Nayanthara and Silambarasan TR’s love story tragically ended after a few months

In her Netflix documentary, Nayanthara shared details about her past relationships without naming any of her boyfriends. When she spoke about her first relationship, we traced it back to her 2006 film Vallavan, which marked the beginning of her career in the entertainment industry. “My first relationship was purely based on trust. The trust that the other person is in love with you,” Nayanthara said.