Nayanthara recalls in Netflix series how she fell in love with her now-husband, Vignesh Shivan

Lady superstar Nayanthara, who recently debuted in Hindi cinema with the blockbuster Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan, shared her love story with husband Vignesh Shivan in the Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. A clip from the documentary, released on Thursday, shows the couple reminiscing about how they fell in love.

Nayanthara recalled a moment during a shoot in Pondicherry when she saw Vignesh differently for the first time. Sitting on the road between takes, she observed him directing Vijay Sethupathi and was struck by his charm and demeanour. She said, “I don't know, for some strange reason, all of a sudden, I looked at him, and I looked at him differently.” She also confessed that the first thing that crossed her mind was “he’s a cute guy”.She found his approach to filmmaking captivating and began to see him in a new light.

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In the same clip, Vignesh shared his perspective, admitting that while he initially admired “Nayan Ma’am” as a talented actress, he gradually recognized a deeper connection between them. Their mutual understanding and conversations began evolving, marking the start of their relationship.

Internet’s reaction

One user highlighted the endearing way Vignesh referred to Nayanthara as “ma’am”. Another admired how she expressed her love, while a third noted the shyness in her eyes as she spoke, reflecting the depth of her affection.

About Nayanthara and Vignesh?

On June 9, 2022, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan tied the nuptial knot in Mahabalipuram during a grand ceremony graced by prominent figures from the film industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Suriya, Vijay Sethupathi, and Atlee. The wedding was a heartfelt celebration of their enduring love and connection, symbolizing the deep bond they had built together.

The upcoming Netflix documentary series, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale will also offer a glimpse into one of the most tough phases of her life, where she received much backlash. It also focuses on how she fell in love with Vignesh Shivan. The documentary film is directed by Amrith Krishnan. It will premiere on Netflix on November 18.

The documentary will include appearances from film industry stars like Upendra Rao, Taapsee Pannu, Radhika Sarathkumar, and director Atlee, who will share insights about Nayanthara and her accomplishments. Additionally, it will offer exclusive glimpses into Nayanthara’s personal life, including an interview with her mother and moments from her wedding.

Nayanthara’s upcoming works

On the work front, Nayanthara has many projects in the pipeline. She will be next seen in two Tamil films- Test and Mannangatti Since 1960, and a Malayalam film- Dear Students.