Nayanthara’s life story comes to Netflix! Catch beyond the fairy tale

The highly anticipated documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, which highlights the life and career of celebrated South Indian actress Nayanthara, will premiere on Netflix on November 18. A new poster featuring Nayanthara in an elegant black dress on a red carpet was unveiled on Wednesday, marking the announcement. The caption on the tweet read: “In every universe she is the brightest star,” referencing her iconic status in the film industry.

A glimpse into Nayanthara’s life and marriage

The documentary gives fans an intimate look at Nayanthara’s life, both personally and professionally. It features moments from her marriage to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, who shows us their love story and gives an insight into her path to stardom. Netflix describes it as a portrayal of her journey to happiness and success, achieved through both personal and professional triumphs.

Teaser released during Netflix event

A teaser for the documentary was released in September during the Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event. It featured clips of the preparations for Nayanthara’s wedding to Shivan, behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive interview with the couple. In a light-hearted moment, Shivan humorously noted that even though Angelina Jolie once asked him out, he chose Nayanthara because she was “a South Indian icon.”

A glittering career and Bollywood debut

Nayanthara’s acting career started in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She then acted in numerous Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. In 2023, she also made a notable entry into Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.

Personal life and family

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan got married in June 2022. Later that year, they welcomed twins, Ulagam and Uyir, through surrogacy. The upcoming documentary is expected to delve deeper into these major life events, making it a highly anticipated release for her fans around the world.