1. Early Career Linkup With SimbuNayanthara’s early relationship with actor Simbu (Silambarasan) caused quite a stir in the media. Private pictures and messages reportedly leaked online, sparking rumors and gossip across Tamil cinema circles. This incident became her first major controversy, putting her personal life under intense scrutiny early in her career. 2. Relationship With Prabhu DevaNayanthara's relationship with choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva was criticised by the public because he was married at the time. The morality of the relationship was contested by fans and the media, and Nayanthara's decisions generated a lot of media coverage and criticism. 3. Breakup With Prabhu DevaThe high-profile breakup with Prabhu Deva attracted massive coverage. Speculation swirled around whether the split was due to personal differences, professional clashes, or media pressure. The breakup kept her personal life in the limelight and intensified public curiosity. 4. Criticism for Acting as SitaWhen Nayanthara portrayed Goddess Sita in Sri Rama Rajyam, certain groups criticized her casting. They argued that her personal life and earlier relationships made her “unfit” to play such a revered character, resulting in backlash from conservative quarters and religious devotees. 5. Religious Conversion DebateNayanthara’s conversion to Hinduism was widely discussed in the media. Questions arose about the reasons for her conversion, its timing, and whether it was influenced by personal or professional considerations, sparking debates across social media and news platforms. 6. Surrogacy ControversyNayanthara’s announcement of having twin babies via surrogacy generated discussions about legal and ethical issues. Critics questioned whether proper rules were followed, and her choice of surrogacy became a point of public debate about parenthood and celebrity privileges. 7. Annapoorani Religious BacklashHer film Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food faced protests for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments. The backlash escalated to the point where Netflix removed the film from its platform, and Nayanthara publicly apologized, stating she never intended to offend anyone. 8. Legal Dispute With DhanushA legal controversy erupted when actor-producer Dhanush objected to the use of a short clip from his film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in Nayanthara’s documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. The dispute involved allegations of withheld permissions, public statements, and a heated exchange between the two parties, drawing media attention. 9. Award Ceremony CriticismNayanthara faced backlash at an award ceremony when she refused to accept an award from a celebrity presenter, instead asking her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, to present it. Fans and media debated her decision, with some viewing it as unconventional or disrespectful to the event’s norms.