From her commanding on-screen performances to her off-screen endeavours, Nayanthara remains a pioneering presence in cinema, motivating women to break societal barriers and embrace their inner strength. Whether in her Bollywood debut in Atlee’s "Jawan," alongside Shah Rukh Khan, or her 75th film "Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food," Nayanthara consistently selects roles that empower women and defy conventions. For the actor, this isn’t just a creative choice but a personal commitment to amplify voices often overlooked or silenced.
In a recent conversation with media, Nayanthara emphasised the importance of portraying empowered women in her films. “Portraying empowered women who choose to defy social stigmas is not just a creative choice, but also a personal commitment to amplifying voices that are often overlooked or silenced,” she said.
In recent years, Nayanthara has shifted her focus from commercial projects to supporting and participating in films with a social conscience. In 2017, she portrayed a district collector in "Aramm," followed by a crime comedy centred around her character in 2018's "Kolamaavu Kokila," and a police officer in "Imaikkaa Nodigal" the same year. Her latest film, "Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food," features her as an aspiring chef, while her upcoming projects, "Test" and "Mannangatti Since 1960," underscore her dedication to socially relevant storytelling.
