The Most Versatile Actress Award was conferred on Nayanthara for her magnificent contribution to Indian cinema. Known for approaching every role with conviction, precision and screen presence, the actress has built a repertoire that continues to reveal a different side of her craft.

At the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024, that versatility was celebrated on one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable award stages. Watch the official DPIFF moment above as Nayanthara receives the honour and relive a memorable chapter from the 2024 ceremony.

A Recognition Built on Range

Nayanthara’s career has been marked by a willingness to move between different kinds of characters, genres and cinematic worlds. Her work has allowed audiences to see her in romantic dramas, action-led entertainers, emotionally demanding roles and performance-driven stories.

That breadth is central to why the Most Versatile Actress recognition carries a distinct meaning. It celebrates not one isolated performance, but the ability to repeatedly approach different material with a fresh creative identity.

The DPIFF 2024 Moment

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 took place on 20 February 2024. The ceremony celebrated achievements across Indian cinema, television and the international film fraternity, while paying homage to the filmmaking legacy associated with Dadasaheb Phalke.

Nayanthara was among the prominent names recognised during the evening. The official DPIFF winner list records her as the recipient of the Most Versatile Actress of the Year award.

A Night That Celebrated Cinema

DPIFF Awards 2024 was a broad celebration of creative work across the entertainment industry. Alongside acting honours, the official winner list includes awards for films, directors, cinematography, music, playback singing, web series and other areas of filmmaking.

The ceremony’s wider recognition of talent placed Nayanthara’s award within a larger celebration of the people and creative disciplines that shape Indian cinema.

The Nayanthara and Jawan Chapter

Nayanthara was also part of the cast of Jawan, which received major recognition at DPIFF 2024. The official winner list records Shah Rukh Khan as Best Actor for Jawan, while the film itself received Best Film.

Contemporary coverage of the ceremony likewise reported Nayanthara’s Most Versatile Actress honour and noted the connection between her recognition and her work in Jawan.

The result was one of the evening’s memorable intersections of performance, collaboration and recognition: a leading actor honoured individually while the film around her was also recognised at the same ceremony.

Why the Award Matters

An award for versatility recognises something audiences often notice before they can define it: the ability of an actor to make very different characters feel convincing without losing their own artistic identity.

For Nayanthara, the recognition sits within a career that has moved across industries, languages, genres and character types. It is a reminder that longevity in cinema is not only about being present. It is about continuing to evolve.

Watch the Full Award Moment

If you have not watched the video yet, this is the moment to press play. The official DPIFF recording gives viewers a direct look at the award recognition that made Nayanthara one of the memorable honourees of DPIFF Awards 2024.