Nayanthara opts for action over glamour in big movies

Nayanthara may be known as the ‘Lady Superstar,’ but her career choices in recent years reflect a clear shift in priorities. Rather than taking up glamorous roles or headlining women-centric films, the actress has been picking character-driven parts alongside senior stars.

She is currently starring opposite Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Salman Khan in their respective projects. While all three actors belong to an older generation, Nayanthara’s focus appears to be on substantial roles rather than conventional commercial pairings.

The recently released “Ladies, Ladies” promotional video from Yash’s “Toxic” further underlines that approach. While Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, and Huma Qureshi are seen in glamorous looks and romantic moments, Nayanthara stands out for a different reason.

She is featured only in action-packed sequences, with no romantic or glamorous shots in the video.

According to industry sources, this reflects a conscious choice by the actress. At 40-plus and a mother of two, Nayanthara is said to be keen on preserving the dignified image she has built over the years, steering away from glamour-centric roles that once defined commercial cinema.

In “Toxic,” she reportedly plays a pivotal role with a strong action arc, reinforcing her preference for performance-oriented characters over romance or glamour.

This trend has become increasingly evident in Nayanthara’s recent filmography, as she continues to reshape her on-screen persona with mature, author-backed roles.