Nayanthara's breakthrough role came in 2006 with the Tamil film "Thayir Varum Nallam", which earned her critical acclaim. However, it was her performance in the 2007 film "Chandramukhi" that catapulted her to stardom. Her portrayal of the lead character, Chandramukhi, a dancer, received widespread recognition and praise. This marked the beginning of her successful career, and she went on to star in numerous blockbuster films, including "Sivaji", "Singam", and "Dr. Sir".