‘I was called for a fashion program’: 'Toxic' and 'Hi' star Nayanthara reveals her first salary was just Rs 2,000-3,000 as she recalls her early modelling days
etimes.in | Aug 23, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Nayanthara fans have a double treat as the actress will be seen in two projects releasing in the upcoming week. Recently, during the promotions of her upcoming romantic drama ‘Hi’, she spoke about her early days and revealed how much she earned from her first job.
She recalled, “I think it was for Vanitha's cover shoot. I think I was called for a fashion program.”The actress then revealed that she earned around Rs 2,000-3,000 for the assignment.
After hearing about Nayanthara’s first salary, Pearle Maaney shared a funny story about her own first earning.
Pearle said, “I had got Rs. 500 for cutting my father's nails.”
Meanwhile, she will also be seen in the romantic drama ‘Hi’ opposite Kevin, which is scheduled to release on August 28.
‘Hi’ is directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan and follows an unusual love story that takes an unexpected turn after marriage.
The film also stars Prabhu, Radhika Sarathkumar, K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj.
Nayanthara talks about her first job
During a conversation with Pearle Maaney, Nayanthara was asked about her first job and first salary; the ‘Jawan’ actress said she started her journey in the entertainment industry as a model.She recalled, “I think it was for Vanitha's cover shoot. I think I was called for a fashion program.”The actress then revealed that she earned around Rs 2,000-3,000 for the assignment.
After hearing about Nayanthara’s first salary, Pearle Maaney shared a funny story about her own first earning.
Pearle said, “I had got Rs. 500 for cutting my father's nails.”
Nayanthara’s upcoming films
Nayanthara will be seen in two distinct projects releasing next week. She will be seen in the much-awaited Yash starrer gangster action thriller ‘Toxic’ where she will play a key role. She is expected to be seen as the sister of Yash’s character as Ganga, which is set to release on August 26.Meanwhile, she will also be seen in the romantic drama ‘Hi’ opposite Kevin, which is scheduled to release on August 28.
‘Hi’ is directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan and follows an unusual love story that takes an unexpected turn after marriage.
The film also stars Prabhu, Radhika Sarathkumar, K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj.
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