In a heartwarming post shared by filmmaker Vignesh Shivan on Instagram in 2023, it was revealed that the full names of their twin sons are Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan. This special addition of ‘N’ in their names is for their mother Nayanthara, signifying her crucial role in their lives.
In the post, Vignesh Shivan wrote, “#Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan.#Ulag Daiwik N Shivan. N stands for the best mother in the world #Nayanthara. We are happy & proud to introduce our babies’ names 🙂 our blessings and happiness.”
The joyous announcement came after the couple initially introduced their boys as Uyir and Ulagam, which translate to ‘life’ and ‘world’ respectively. With the complete names revealed, the couple expressed their happiness and pride, emphasizing the significance of Nayanthara’s presence in their lives.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan are a prominent star couple in the South Indian film industry, delighted fans with the news of their twin boys‘ birth in October 2022. The couple had opted for surrogacy to welcome their bundle of joys, Uyir and Ulagam, into the world. Since then, they have been sharing glimpses of their parenthood journey on social media, spreading happiness and positivity among their followers.
Their love story blossomed during the making of the Tamil romantic drama ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ in 2015, where Nayanthara played the lead role and Vignesh Shivan was the director. The couple tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Chennai on June 9, 2022, surrounded by their loved ones and well-wishers.

With their unique gesture of including ‘N’ in their sons’ names, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan celebrate their mother’s role but also showcase their deep bond as a family.