Nayanthara is a self-made actress who has unparalleled stardom in the South Indian film industry. She is all set to make her Bollywood debut soon with Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Jawan' directed by Atlee. The gorgeous heroine is celebrating her 38th birthday today.

Fans and the film fraternity poured love on Nayanthara with their wishes, positive messages and special edits. Nayan got married to her long-time lover Vignesh Shivan on June 9th and the couple gave birth to their twin sons via surrogacy on October 9th. Meanwhile, director Vignesh Shivan wrote an emotional post on social media marking the actress' birthday.

Sharing lovely pictures of them together, Wikki wrote, "This is my 9th birthday with you #Nayan

Every birthday wit you has been special , memorable & different !

But this one is the most special of em all , as we have started a life together as husband and wife !

As a father & mother of two beautifully blessed children !

I’ve always known you and seen you as a powerful person!

The strength you have to be confident and dedicated to whatever you do ! I’ve seen a different person all these years !

And always been inspired by your honesty and sincerity shown towards life and everything !

But today !

When I m seeing you as a mother !

This is by far the happiest and the most complete formation of you!

You are complete now ! You seem the happiest ! You look content ! You look extra beautiful!

You don’t wear make up these days cos the babies kiss your face ! And I haven’t seen a more beautiful you in all these years !

The everlasting smile and happiness in your face , shall be your default setting henceforth! I pray !

Am feeling settled !

Life feels beautiful… satisfying and thankful !

I wish to have all our birthdays as happy as this ! with our little babies .. all of us growing together!

All of us learning to fight it out there , while also enjoying fighting it out there :) making a wonderful life for us with God’s blessings and the universe’s witness !!!

Love to you now & forever my dear Pondaaaati , thangameyyyyy and always my Uyir & ulagam

#HappyBirthday #Nayanthara

My lady & SuperStar" (sic).

On the work front, Nayanthara will be next seen in the horror thriller 'Connect' directed by Ashwin Saravanan. The film's teaser will be released today at 6 PM as a birthday treat for the Nayan fans. The stunning actress is also acting in other films such as 'Lady Superstar 75', 'Jawan' and 'Iraivan'. More updates on these movies are expected today.

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