Nayanthara talks past relationships, says she quit films at her peak as ‘the man told me to’: Not like I had an option

Nayanthara has been reclusive and silent about her personal life. The actor, known for giving few interviews, recently opened up about her life and career in a documentary, Nayanthara—Beyond the Fairytale. In the documentary, the actor confirmed the long-held notion that she quit films during her peak on the advice of a romantic partner.

( Also read: Nagarjuna talks about Nayanthara's ‘turbulent’ relationship in the past: ‘We would dread her phone ringing’ ) When Nayanthara quit films In Nayanthara - Beyond the Fairytale, the actor speaks about her relationships but does not name the men. While discussing her second relationship, Nayanthara said, “It was the man who told me to quit cinema. It wasn’t like I had an option.

I was told to leave cinema, and I agreed.” Nayanthara was reportedly in a relationship with Prabhu Deva around 2010-13, even though the latter was married. Prabhu Deva publicly expressed his desire to leave his wife, Latha, and marry Nayanthara.

However, the actor maintained her silence. Eventually, Nayanthara quit films for about two years in 2011 despite her career going very well. Nayanthara's comeback and marriage According to reports, Nayanthara and Prabhu Deva called it quits during her hiatus from cinema, as the director faced pressure from his family and wife to end the relationship.

Nayanthara returned to films in 2013, and she credits Nagarjuna with giving her the offer 'when everyone thought I was done'. In the documentary, Sathyan .