Nayanthara birthday | Aramm to Kolamaavu Kokila, women-centric movies of 'Lady Superstar'

1/7: Airaa blended drama and horror with great effect, and proved to be another tremendous achievement for Nayanthara where the actress played two distinct roles and showcased her range. / Image: IMDB

2/7: Anaamika was a bilingual thriller film, and a remake of a Bollywood film Kahaani. And just like the original, Nayanthara won a lot of acclaim for her performance in the protagonist’s role. / Image: IMDB

3/7: Imaikkaa Nodigal is a psychological thriller that follows the story of a CBI officer on the hunt to unmask a serial killer. Nayanthara won a few awards for her portrayal of a strong female cop. / Image: IMDB

4/7: In Aramm, Nayanthara took upon the impactful role of a district collector, and delivered a captivating performance, depicting an array of leadership qualities and leaving the audience in awe of her. / Image: IMDB

5/7: In Kolamavu Kokila, Nayanthara played a brave woman who takes down a drug smuggling racket on her own. This film marked a shift in Tamil cinema’s narrative towards women-driven cinema. / Image: IMDB

6/7: Maya was a groundbreaking horror film where Nayanthara fearlessly trod a path less chartered and proved she could outshine her male counterparts in genres hitherto usurped by them. / Image: IMDB

7/7: Dora is a supernatural thriller that rode entirely on Nayanthara’s star-power, and proved her potential to hold a film on her shoulders against all shortcomings. / Image: IMDB