Fact check: Did Nayanthara shave her head for Tirumala visit ahead of Toxic release?

Viral pictures claiming that actor Nayanthara shaved her head at Tirumala ahead of the release of Toxic are not real. The images being shared on social media have been digitally edited, and there is no credible evidence that the actor went bald during the temple visit.The pictures surfaced amid buzz around Nayanthara’s upcoming films, including Toxic with Yash and the tentatively titled SVC63 opposite actor Salman Khan. On X, formerly Twitter, several users shared the images and claimed that she had shaved her hair at Tirumala.The viral photos appear to show Nayanthara at the temple with a completely bald head. However, the images have been altered, and internet users pointed to signs that they were AI-generated rather than actual photographs from her visit.Claims that Nayanthara shaved her head during a visit to Tirumala are baseless. The widely shared images originate from an April trip to the temple with her husband, Vignesh Shivan. While authentic photographs show her hair untouched, digitally altered versions have edited her appearance to make her look bald while keeping her attire and earrings identical. In the original photographs, Nayanthara’s hair is clearly intact. The edited versions keep the same outfit and earrings, but digitally change her appearance to make her look bald.Meanwhile, Nayanthara will next be seen in director Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic, which features actor Yash in the lead role. The film also features actors Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi. The film depicts the dark past beneath Goa’s sun-drenched beaches and lively heritage, where a ruthless narcotics syndicate quietly rules the coastal haven from the shadows.Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is scheduled to hit theatres on August 26.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Aug 18, 2026 12:31 IST