'Dear Students': Nayanthara comes aboard Nivin Pauly starrer
After months of speculation, "Lady Superstar" Nayanthara has been confirmed to join the cast of the upcoming Malayalam film Dear Students, headlined by Nivin Pauly. The announcement was made on Sunday through a motion poster titled "Nayanthara On-Board," launched on the YouTube channel Pauly Jr. Pictures. This project marks a reunion for Nayanthara and Pauly, following their successful collaboration in the 2019 romance comedy Love Action Drama.
Why does this story matter?
Nayanthara—a celebrated cinematic figure—has had a successful career spanning Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She made her mark in Bollywood with Atlee's Jawan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan, which shattered several box office records. Recently marking two decades in cinema, she thanked her fans through an emotional post: "This one goes out to YOU, my fans. You have been the reason why I still stand here after 20 years." Naturally, anticipation runs high for her next projects.
Newcomers George Philip Roy and Sandeep Kumar take the helm
The forthcoming film will mark the directorial debut of newcomers George Philip Roy and Sandeep Kumar, who also co-wrote the film. The imaginative teaser, unveiling Nayanthara as the female protagonist, unfolds in a classroom setting accompanied by a playful soundtrack. Hinting at the impending action, the scene features a gun resting on the teacher's desk. Produced by Rowdy Pictures, details regarding the remaining cast members and storyline are currently shrouded in mystery.
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Nayanthara's journey from Malayalam to Tamil and Telugu cinema
Nayanthara's acting journey began in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She later made her debut in Tamil and Telugu cinema with Ayya and Lakshmi respectively in 2005 and 2006. Her filmography boasts several female-centric films like Anaamika, Maya, Kolamavu Kokila, Airaa, and Netrikann. Her last theatrical release, the dramedy Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, found itself embroiled in controversy due to its portrayal of Lord Rama, prompting its removal from Netflix following public outcry.
Meanwhile, a quick look at Pauly's upcoming projects
In addition to his commitment to Dear Students, Pauly has several exciting projects in the pipeline for this year. Currently, he is simultaneously filming Vinay Govind's Thaaram and Anuraj Manohar's Shekhara Varma Rajavu. Per reports, Thaaram, starring Pauly alongside Nikhila Vimal, is currently scheduled for release on December 16. Before this, Pauly appeared in Padavettu, Saturday Night, Thuramukham, and Ramachandra Boss & Co.
