South Indian star Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, have reportedly purchased a luxury duplex apartment in Chennai’s prestigious Poes Garden locality for Rs 31.5 crore.
According to property registration records accessed through Zapkey, the apartment is located on the fourth and fifth floors of the ‘Legacy’ residential project in Teynampet, one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Poes Garden is known for housing several prominent personalities, including superstar Rajinikanth and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.
Details of the luxury duplex
The newly purchased property reportedly has a super built-up area of 14,369 sq ft, along with an undivided land share of 5,308 sq ft.
Based on the transaction value, the price of the apartment works out to roughly Rs 21,946 per sq ft.
Property documents indicate that the sale deed was registered on December 15, 2025, with Landmark Metro Projects Private Limited listed as the seller.
The registration records also reveal that the duplex apartment is jointly owned by the couple. However, Nayanthara holds a 90 percent share, while Vignesh Shivan owns the remaining 10 percent.
The residence also includes eight reserved covered parking spaces in the building’s stilt area, reflecting the scale and exclusivity of the property.
Nayanthara’s other properties
Apart from the new Chennai duplex, Nayanthara is believed to own several high-value properties across India.
She reportedly owns multiple houses in Hyderabad’s upscale Banjara Hills area, each estimated to be worth around Rs 15 crore.
The actress also owns luxury properties in Chennai and Kerala, including a lavish ancestral home in Kerala that is considered one of the state’s most premium residences.
Recently, actor Dhanush also made headlines for purchasing a Rs 150 crore bungalow in Chennai’s Poes Garden, highlighting the growing demand for high-end real estate in the area.
Nayanthara net worth in 2026
As of early 2026, Nayanthara’s net worth is estimated to be between Rs 200 crore and Rs 223 crore (approximately $24–27 million), according to various media reports.
This makes her one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema, with income streams from films, endorsements and brand collaborations.
Upcoming films
The actress also has a busy slate of projects lined up for 2026.
Among the most anticipated is Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, which is scheduled to release on June 4, 2026.
She will also appear in Mookuthi Amman 2, the sequel to the fantasy hit, along with the political drama Patriot.
Other projects in her lineup include Dear Students, Rakkayie, and a thriller directed by Mahesh Narayanan.
