Actor Nayanthara, who started her career with the Malayalam film, Manassinakkare in 2003, penned a note on completing 20 years in the industry, on Thursday. In an Instagram post, she thanked her fans for being the reason behind her success. 

"This one goes out to YOU, my fans. You have been the reason why I still stand here after 20 years. You have been the heartbeat of my career, my driving force & the reason why I got up every time I was knocked down. Without you, this journey is incomplete. To all my fans near and far you are special."

On celebrating her milestone, she further wrote, "You are the magic that transforms each project into more than just a film. As I celebrate this milestone, it's YOU I'm celebrating the incredible, supportive, and inspiring force that has shaped these two decades in cinema." 

It is to be noted that Nayanthara has not only completed 20 years in the industry but also had the release of her milestone 75th film, Annapoorani, earlier this month. The actor made her Bollywood debut in the Atlee-directorial Jawan, in which she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan, also this year. On the business front, she also ventured into skincare products with 9Skin and menstrual products with FemiNine. 

Coming up, Nayanthara has Test, in which she will feature along with Madhavan and Siddharth. She also has Mannangatti Since 1960 helmed by Dude Vicky in the pipeline. Additionally, the makers of Thani Oruvan have announced a sequel to the much-celebrated film, in which she will be reprising her role as Mahima.