Nayanthara is back on the big screen after a long time. She starred in the film Godfather, directed by Mohan Raja. Godfather is the official remake of the Malayalam hit film Lucifer. Interestingly, she was seen as Nayanathara's sister in the film. With the film becoming a big hit at the box office, the actress has thanked her fans and the audiences for making the film a big hit.

“Thank you to all the movie lovers and my fans for making GodFather a humongous blockbuster. It has been a delight to see all of you celebrate our film with your loved ones in the theatre. GodFather is a very special film for me because of the people involved and the wonderful team behind it. It was a privilege to share the screen with Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu once again. He is a gem of a person and a powerhouse performer. Every moment on set with him has been nothing less than enriching. Thank you Chiranjeevi Garu. Finally, a big thanks to the audience for giving us such a blockbuster in the festive season." she wrote in her lengthy letter of showing gratitude.