Not easy to be in film industry for 18-19 years, says Nayanthara

The 38-year-old actor, who has worked across various languages in her career of almost two decades, said her journey in cinema hasn't been a cakewalk but all the ups and downs have taught her a lot.

The actor made her debut in 2003 with Malayalam film Manassinakkare. Over the years, she ventured into other movie industries—Tamil with Ayya (2005), Telugu with Lakshmi (2006) and Kannada with Super (2010).

This year, she will making foray in Hindi cinema with Shah Rukh Khan's pan-India movie Jawan.

But her primary aim has always been to entertain the audience with good stories, the actor-producer said.

Nayanthara and her filmmaker husband Vignesh Shivan launched their production banner 'Rowdy Pictures' in 2021 and have backed critically-acclaimed movies such as Koozhangal, Netrikann and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal among others.

Known for her performances in films such Sri Rama Rajyam, Chandramukhi, Ghajini, Raja Rani, Aramm, Iru Mugan, and Netrikann, Nayanthara believes a good film always strikes a chord with the audience.

Nayanthara latest release is Tamil horror movie Connect. Next in pipeline is director Atlee's Jawan and an untitled film with Zee Studios, which will be directed by Nilesh Krishnaa of Shimmgga fame.