Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale will debut exclusively on Netflix on November 18, so mark your calendars for that date!

From dream to true star, the Lady Superstar has overcome everything. The eagerly awaited documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale will debut on Netflix on November 18, the day of her birthday, giving fans an unprecedented look inside the star’s life. The documentary honors Nayanthara’s remarkable filmmaking career, presenting her as a trailblazer who has broken down barriers to open doors for upcoming female filmmakers. The teaser also features snippets of her wedding with Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth as guests, along with Vignesh Shivan.
The trailer that was published today offers viewers a glimpse inside Nayanthara’s life, from her modest origins to her rise to fame. She is well-known for her unusual yet ground-breaking performances in multilingual film industries. The documentary promises to reveal her unwavering work ethic as an artist and her transformation as a daughter, sister, wife, and mother. It features testimonies from friends and colleagues, such as Rana Daggubatti, Taapsee Pannu, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, as well as her family and husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan.
“Although I’ve shown a lot of my life on film, this documentary is my way of giving my fans a glimpse into the periods that influenced me. It has truly been a labor of love to make this movie, and I can’t wait for them to witness this aspect of my life. I hope it feels as personal to everyone as it does to me, therefore I want to thank my fans for supporting me throughout the journey,” Nayanthara said.
My wife, dearest friend, and someone I genuinely admire is Nayanthara. She has taken on every obstacle head-on and come out stronger every time, exemplifying resilience in every way. Vignesh Shivan continues, “I’m so proud of her and I can’t wait for her fans to see the true her—the lovely soul she is behind the spotlight.
“Tanya Bami, Netflix India’s Series Head As she shares some of the most difficult and remarkable times in her life with the world in a rare display of faith, it’s thrilling to collaborate with a talent powerhouse like Nayanthara. Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale is a personal tale that honors love and resiliency while revealing the person behind the celebrity. This documentary serves as more than simply a window into her life; it is evidence of our dedication to providing viewers with a genuine, life-changing experience with the individuals they look up to. And with whom better to accomplish this than Nayanthara, who has established herself as a Lady Superstar in the films and whose trip is equal parts difficult and enchanted?