List of Tamil film actresses

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This is a list of notable actresses who have played key roles in the Tamil cinema, primarily based in Tamil Nadu.[1][2][3][4]

1940s: Padmini
1950s: Savitri
1960s: J. Jayalalithaa
1970s: Sridevi
1980s: Revathi
1990s: Jyothika
2000s: Asin
2010s: Nayanthara
2020s: Priyanka Mohan

1930s

T. P. Rajalakshmi
S. D. Subbulakshmi
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1931 T. P. Rajalakshmi Kovalan Kalidas (1944), Miss Kamala (1948)
1934 S. D. Subbulakshmi Pavalakkodi Naveena Sarangadhara (1936), Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)

1940s

T. R. Rajakumari
Vyjayanthimala
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1941 T. R. Rajakumari Kacha Devayani Haridas (1944), Chandralekha (1948)
1944 Pandari Bai Haridas Vedhala Ulagam (1948), Marmayogi (1951), Parasakthi (1952), Andha Naal (1954)
1944 Pushpavalli Dasi Aparanji Miss Malini (1947), Chakra Dhari (1948), Samsaram (1951)
1947 Anjali Devi Mahathma Udangar Marmayogi (1951), Doctor Savithri (1955), Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)
1947 S. Varalakshmi 1000 Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957), Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959), Poova Thalaiya (1969)
1948 Padmini Vedhala Ulagam Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959), Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
1949 Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Ratnakumar Malaikkallan (1954), Madurai Veeran (1956), Nadodi Mannan (1958), Annai (1962)
1949 Vyjayanthimala Vaazhkai Vanji Kottai Valipan (1958), Baghdad Thirudan (1960), Then Nilavu (1961)

1950s

Sowcar Janaki
Saroja Devi
Manorama
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1952 Sowcar Janaki Valayapathi Bama Vijayam (1967), Iru Kodugal (1969)
1952 Savitri Kalyanam Panni Paar Missiamma (1955), Mayabazar (1957), Pasamalar (1961), Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
1953 C.R. Vijayakumari Naalvar Kalyana Parisu (1959), Naanum Oru Penn (1963), Poompuhar (1964), Rajaraja Cholan (1973)
1953 Raja Sulochana Gunasagari Rangoon Radha (1956), Gulebakavali (1956), Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum (1957)
1954 Jamuna Panam Paduthum Padu Missiamma (1955), Tenali Raman (1956), Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957), Nalla Theerpu (1959)
1957 B. Saroja Devi Thangamalai Ragasiyam Nadodi Mannan (1958), Puthiya Paravai (1964), Anbe Vaa (1966)
1957 Devika Manamagan Thevai Kalathur Kannamma (1960), Paava Mannippu (1957), Bale Pandiya (1962)
1958 Manorama Kalathur Kannamma Server Sundaram (1964), Thiruvilayadal (1965), Anbe Vaa (1966)

1960s

Lakshmi
Vanisri
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1960 Jayanthi Yanai Paagan Annai Illam (1963), Padagotti (1964), Bama Vijayam (1967), Iru Kodugal (1969)
1960 Rajasree Bhakta Sabari Panam Panthiyile (1961), Kaadhalikka Neramillai (1964), Bama Vijayam (1967), Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
1962 Sachu Veera Thirumagan Kaadhalikka Neramillai (1964), Thenmazhai (1966), Bama Vijayam (1967), Delhi Mapillai (1968), Sorgam (1970)
1962 Sheela Paasam Vanambadi (1963), Karpagam (1963), Idhayak Kamalam (1965), Vallavan Oruvan (1966)
1963 K. R. Vijaya Karpagam Iru Malargal (1967), Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
Sharada Kunkhumam Gnana Oli (1972), Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975), Mr. Bharath (1986)
1964 Kanchana Kaadhalikka Neramillai Adhey Kangal (1967), Shanti Nilayam (1969), Sivandha Mann (1969)
1965 Jayalalithaa Vennira Aadai Adimaippenn (1969), Pattikada Pattanama (1972), Suryagandhi (1973)
1965 Vennira Aadai Nirmala Ennathan Mudivu (1965), Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968), Mannippu (1969)
1966 Vanisri Kathal Paduthum Padu Uyarndha Manithan (1968), Vasantha Maligai (1972), Vani Rani (1974)
1967 Jayabharathi Anubavi Raja Anubavi Naan Avanillai (1974), Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum (1979), Marupakkam (1990)
1968 Lakshmi Jeevanaamsam Dikkatra Parvathi (1974), Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977)

1970s

Ambika
Radhika
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1971 Manjula Vijayakumar Rickshawkaran Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973), Anbe Aaruyire (1975), Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
Srividya Delhi To Madras Annai Velankanni (1971),
Apoorva Raagangal (1975), Unarchigal (1976)
1972 Jayachitra Kurathi Magan Arangetram (1973), Bharata Vilas (1973), Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1973)
1973 Jayasudha Arangetram Apoorva Raagangal (1975), Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975), Alaipayuthey (2000)
Latha Ulagam Sutrum Valiban Urimaikural (1974), Pallandu Vazhga (1975), Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
1974 Sujatha Aval Oru Thodar Kathai Annakili (1976), Mupperum Deviyar (1987), Uzhaippali (1993)
Sripriya Murugan Kaatiya Vazhi Aattukara Alamelu (1977), Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978), Neeya? (1979)
Shoba Vairam Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979), Pasi (1979), Moodu Pani (1980)
1976 Jaya Prada Manmatha Leelai Ninaithale Inikkum (1979), Ezhai Jaathi (1993), Dasavathaaram (2008)
Sridevi Moondru Mudichu Moondram Pirai (1982), 16 Vayathinile (1977), Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
1978 Geetha Bairavi Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987), Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989), Azhagan (1991)
Saritha Thappu Thalangal Netrikkann (1981), Achamillai Achamillai (1984), Julie Ganapathi (2003)
Radhika Kizhakke Pogum Rail Moondru Mugam (1982), Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (1988), Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
1979 Ambika Chakkalathi Sagalakala Vallavan (1982), Mr. Bharath (1986), Vikram (1986)
Sumalatha Thisai Maariya Paravaigal Murattu Kaalai (1980), Kazhugu (1986), Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
Rati Agnihotri Puthiya Vaarpugal Ullasa Paravaigal (1980), Murattu Kaalai (1980), Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
Kovai Sarala Velli Ratham Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), Pondatti Sonna Kettakanum (1991),Sathi Leelavathi (1995),Viralukketha Veekam (1999),Muni 2: Kanchana (2011)

1980s

Khushbu
Suhasini Maniratnam
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1980 Suhasini Nenjathai Killathe Palaivana Solai (1981), Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
Vijayashanti Kallukkul Eeram Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981), Mannan (1992), Sri Bannari Amman (2003)
Silk Smitha Vandichakkaram Alaigal Oivathillai (1981), Silk Silk Silk (1983), Adhisaya Manithan (1990)
Madhavi Pudhiya Thoranangal Thillu Mullu (1981), Raja Paarvai (1981), Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
Menaka Ramayi Vayasukku Vanthutta Savithiri (1980), Netrikkan (1981), Urangatha Ninaivugal (1983)
Archana Thai Ponggal Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987), Veedu (1988), Seethakaathi (2018)
Shobana Mangala Nayagi Enakkul Oruvan (1984), Siva (1989), Thalapathi (1991)
1981 Radha Alaigal Oivathillai Tik Tik Tik (1981), Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983), Muthal Mariyathai (1985)
Poornima Bhagyaraj Nenjil Oru Mull Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), Thanga Magan (1983), Neengal Kettavai (1984)
Nalini Ranuva Veeran Nooravathu Naal (1984), 24 Mani Neram (1984), Pillai Nila (1985)
1982 Sadhana Hitler Umanath Nenjathai Allitha (1984), Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985), My Dear Lisa (1987)
Sulakshana Thooral Ninnu Pochchu Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey (1983), Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984), Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
1983 Ramya Krishnan Vellai Manasu Padayappa (1999), Panchathanthiram (2002), Baahubali (2015)
Rohini Ilamai Kaalangal Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991), Marupadiyum (1993), Magalir Mattum (1994)
Revathi Mann Vasanai Mouna Ragam (1986), Thevar Magan (1992), Power Paandi (2017)
Bhanupriya Mella Pesungal Chatriyan (1990), Azhagan (1991), Amaran (1992)
Urvashi Mundhanai Mudichu Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990), Magalir Mattum (1994), Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
1984 Monisha Unni Paavayya (short film) Pookkal Vidum Thudhu (1987), Moonravadhu Kaan (1993), Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (1992)
1985 Ranjini Mudhal Mariyathai Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986), Velicham (1987), Urimai Geetham (1988)
Kalpana Chinna Veedu Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994), Sathi Leelavathi (1995), Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001)
Nadhiya Poove Poochudava Uyire Unakkaga (1986), Rajathi Raja (1989), M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
Jayashree Thendrale Ennai Thodu Manithanin Marupakkam (1986), Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi (1987), Vanna Kanavugal (1987)
Seetha Aan Paavam Penmani Aval Kanmani (1988), Guru Sishyan (1988), Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
1986 Amala Mythili Ennai Kaathali Agni Natchathiram (1988), Sathya (1988), Vetri Vizha (1989)
Rekha Kadalora Kavithaigal Punnagai Mannan (1986), En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1989), Roja Kootam (2002)
Pallavi Aruvadai Naal Dharma Devathai (1986), Oorai Therinjikitten (1988), Vedikkai En Vadikkai (1990), Sahadevan Mahadevan (1988)
Lissy Vikram Ananda Aradhanai (1987), Manasukkul Mathappu (1988), Pagalil Pournami (1990)
1987 Saranya Nayakan Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991), Em Magan (2006), Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010)
Shantipriya Enga Ooru Pattukaran Rayilukku Neramachu (1988), Poovizhi Raja (1988), Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990)
Rupini Cooliekkaran Manithan (1987), Raja Chinna Roja (1989), Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
1988 Nirosha Agni Natchathiram Soora Samhaaram (1988), Inaindha Kaigal (1990), Vetri Padigal (1991)
Gautami Guru Sishyan Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Raja Chinna Roja (1989), Dharma Durai (1991)
Khushbu Dharmathin Thalaivan Chinna Thambi (1991), Nattamai (1994), Kolangal (1995)
1989 Kanaka Karakattakaran Athisaya Piravi (1990), Periya Kudumbam (1995), Katta Panchayathu (1996)
Sithara Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Pudhu Vasantham (1990), Archana IAS (1991), Padayappa (1999)

1990s

Simran
Meena
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1990 Meena Oru Pudhiya Kadhai Avvai Shanmugi (1996), Bharathi Kannamma (1997), Rhythm (2000)
Aamani Pudhiya Kaatru Idhuthanda Sattam (1992), Honest Raj (1994), Pudhayal (1997)
Easwari Rao Kavithai Paadum Alaigal Raman Abdullah (1997), Virumbugiren (2002), Kaala (2018)
Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran Nyayangal Jeyikkattum Meera (1992), Ejamaan (1993), Suyamvaram (1999)
Sivaranjani Mr. Bharath Thalaivasal (1992), Kalaignan (1993), Vandicholai Chinraasu (1994)
Suman Ranganathan Pudhu Paatu Maanagara Kaaval (1991), Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992), Mudhal Udhayam (1995)
1991 Mohini Eeramana Rojave Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993), Vanaja Girija (1994), Thayagam (1996)
Sukanya Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Walter Vetrivel (1993), Vandicholai Chinraasu (1994), Indian (1996)
Kasthuri Aatha Un Koyilile Amaidhi Padai (1994), Indian (1996), Kaadhal Kavidhai (1998)
Madhoo Azhagan Roja (1991), Gentleman (1993), Mr. Romeo (1996)
Yuvarani Thambi Oorukku Pudhusu Senthoorapandi (1993), Baashha (1995), Pasumpon (1995)
Heera Rajagopal Idhayam Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991), Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Kadhal Kottai (1996)
1992 Roja Chembaruthi Indhu (1994), Veera (1994), Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998)
Ranjitha Nadodi Thendral Walter Vetrivel (1993), Jai Hind (1994), Karnaa (1995)
Keerthana Naalaiya Theerpu Suriyan Chandiran (1993), Pavithra (1994), Minor Mappillai (1996)
1993 Soundarya Ponnumani Arunachalam (1997), Kaathala Kaathala (1998), Chokka Thangam (2003)
Sanghavi Amaravathi Coimbatore Mappillai (1996), Porkkaalam (1997), Nilaave Vaa (1998)
Rambha Uzhavan Ullathai Allitha (1996), Arunachalam (1997), Kaathala Kaathala (1998)
Priya Raman Valli Suryavamsam (1997), Pudhumai Pithan (1998), Chinna Raja (1999)
1994 Nagma Kaadhalan Baashha (1995), Love Birds (1996), Pistha (1997)
Sangita Sarigamapadani Pullakuttikaran (1995), Poove Unakkaga (1996), Pongalo Pongal (1997)
Rajashree Karuththamma Neela Kuyil (1995), Amman Kovil Vaasalile (1996), Sethu (1999)
Maheswari Nesam (1997), Ullaasam (1997), Naam Iruvar Nammaku Iruvar (1998)
1995 Manisha Koirala Bombay Indian (1996), Mudhalvan (1999), Baba (2002)
Suvaluxmi Aasai Gokulathil Seethai (1996), Love Today (1997), En Aasai Rasave (1998)
Devayani Thotta Chinungi Kaadhal Kottai (1996), Bharathi (2000), Azhagi (2002)
Swathi Deva Vaanmathi (1996), Vasantha Vaasal (1996), Selva (1996)
1996 Manthra Priyam Love Today (1997), Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997), Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997)
Tabu Kadhal Desam Iruvar (2007), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Snegithiye (2000)
Anju Aravind Poove Unakkaga Enakkoru Magan Pirappan (1996), Arunachalam (1997), Vaanathaippola (2000)
1997 Kausalya Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga Nerukku Ner (1997), Pooveli (1998), Vaanathaippola (2000)
Kajol Minsara Kanavu Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (2017)
Aishwarya Rai Iruvar Jeans (1998), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Raavanan (2010), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: II (2022)
Simran V. I. P. Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Vaalee (1999), Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
Shalini Kaadhalukku Mariyadhai Amarkalam (1999), Kannukkul Nilavu (2000), Alaipayuthey (2000)
Keerthi Reddy Devathai Jolly (1998), Iniyavale (1998), Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999)
Sakshi Shivanand Pudhayal Maapillai Gounder (1997), Vaanchinathan (2001), Vedham (2001)
1998 Sangeetha Bhagavath Singh Pithamagan (2003), Dhanam (2008), Manmadan Ambu (2010)
Vijayalakshmi Poonthottam Friends (2001), Yes Madam (2003), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)
Isha Koppikar Kaadhal Kavithai En Swasa Kaatre (1999), Nenjinile (1999), Narasimha (2001)
Preetha Vijayakumar Sandhippoma Padayappa (1999), Suyamvaram (1999), Punnagai Desam (2002)
1999 Laila Kallazhagar Nandha (2001), Pithamagan (2003), Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)
Jyothika Vaali Kushi (2000), Chandramukhi (2005), Mozhi (2007)
Malavika Unnai Thedi Rojavanam (1999), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Chandramukhi (2005)
Mumtaj Monisha En Monalisa Kushi (2000), Chocolate (2001), London (2005)
Vindhya Sangamam Kannukku Kannaga (2000), Charlie Chaplin (2002), Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)

2000s

Trisha Krishnan
Shriya Saran
Year Name Debut film Notable films
2000 Pooja Kumar Kadhal Rojavae Vishwaroopam (2013), Uttama Villain (2015), Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)
Abhirami Vaanavil Samudhiram (2001), Virumaandi (2004), 36 Vayadhinile (2015)
Sneha Ennavale Aanandham (2001), Unnai Ninaithu (2002), Vaseegara (2003)
Kaveri Kannukkul Nilavu Samudhiram (2001), Punnagai Poove (2003), Kannadi Pookkal (2005)
Divyaa Unni Kannan Varuvaan Sabhash (2000), Paalayathu Amman (2000), Vedham (2001)
2001 Reema Sen Minnale Chellamae (2004), Vallavan (2006), Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)
Monal Naval Paarvai Ondre Pothume Badri (2001), Lovely (2001), Samudhiram (2001)
Bhumika Chawla Badri Roja Kootam (2002), Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006), Kannai Nambathey (2023)
Richa Pallod Shah Jahan Alli Arjuna (2002), Kaadhal Kirukkan (2003), Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
Sindhu Menon Samudhiram Kadal Pookal (2001), Youth (2002), Eeram (2009)
Gayatri Jayaraman Manadhai Thirudivittai Shree (2002), April Maadhattil (2002), Vaseegara (2003)
2002 Kiran Rathod Gemini Anbe Sivam (2003), Winner (2003), Aambala (2016)
Meera Jasmine Run Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004), Kasthuri Maan (2005), Sandakozhi (2005)
Gajala Ezhumalai Raam (2005), Em Magan (2006), Durai (2008)
Rathi Solla Marandha Kadhai Adi Thadi (2004), Gummalam (2002), Anbe Un Vasam (2003)
Trisha Krishnan Mounam Pesiyadhe Ghilli (2004), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Kodi (2016), '96 (2018), Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022 & 2023)
Sridevi Vijaykumar Kadhal Virus Priyamaana Thozhi (2003), Thithikudhe (2003), Devathayai Kanden (2005)
Kaniha Five Star Aethirree (2004), Autograph (2004), Varalaru (2006)
Shrutika Shree Album (2002), Nala Damayanthi (2003), Thithikudhe (2003)
Charmy Kaur Kaadhal Azhivathillai Kadhal Kisu Kisu (2003), Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu (2003), Laadam (2009)
Gayathri Raguram Charlie Chaplin Style (2002), Whistle (2003), Vikadan (2003)
Priyanka Trivedi Raajjiyam Raja (2002), Kadhal Sadugudu (2003), Jananam (2004)
Anitha Hassanandani Varushamellam Vasantham Samurai (2002), Sukran (2005), Nayagan (2008)
2003 Sherin Thulluvadho Ilamai Whistle (2003), Urchagam (2007), Nannbenda (2015)
Sadha Jayam Anniyan (2005), Unnale Unnale (2007), Torchlight (2018)
Sonia Agarwal Kaadhal Kondein 7G Rainbow Colony (2004), Pudhupettai (2006), Thanimai (2019)
Genelia D'Souza Boys Sachein (2005), Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Uthamaputhiran (2010)
Nikita Thukral Kurumbu Chatrapathi (2004), Vetrivel Sakthivel (2005), Saroja (2008)
Pooja Jay Jay Ullam Ketkumae (2005), Naan Kadavul (2009), Vidiyum Munn (2013)
Shriya Saran Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Mazhai (2005), Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006), Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
Chaya Singh Thiruda Thirudi Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010), Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014), Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (2018)
2004 Namitha Engal Anna Englishkaran (2005), Naan Avanillai (2007), Billa (2007)
Divya Spandana Kuththu Giri(2004), Varanam Aayiram (2008), Singam Puli (2010)
Priyamani Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Paruthiveeran (2007), Malaikottai (2007), Ninaithale Inikkum (2009)
Madhumitha Kudaikul Mazhai Englishkaran (2005), Arai En 305-il Kadavul (2008), Yogi (2009)
Gopika Autograph Kana Kandaen (2005), Ponniyin Selvan (2005), Em Magan (2006)
Sandhya Kaadhal Dishyum (2006), Vallavan (2006), Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
Asin M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Ghajini (2005), Pokkiri (2007), Dasavathaaram (2008), Kaavalan (2011)
2005 Nayanthara Ayya Raja Rani (2013), Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), Aramm (2017),
Nila Anbe Aaruyire Jambhavan (2006), Marudhamalai (2007), Lee (2007)
Raai Laxmi Karka Kasadara Dhaam Dhoom (2008), Vaamanan (2009), Mankatha (2011)
Padmapriya Thavamai Thavamirundhu Pattiyal (2006), Satham Podathey (2007), Pokkisham (2009)
2006 Bhavana Chithiram Pesuthadi Veyil (2006), Deepavali (2007), Jayamkondaan (2008)
Vimala Raman Poi Raman Thediya Seethai (2008), Iruttu (2019), Asvins (2023)
Mamtha Mohandas Sivappathigaram Guru En Aalu (2009), Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012), Enemy (2021)
Vedhika Madrasi Kaalai (2008), Paradesi (2013), Kaviya Thalaivan (2014)
Tamannaah Kedi Ayan (2009), Paiyaa (2010), Dharma Durai (2016)
Anushka Shetty Rendu Vettaikkaran (2009), Deiva Thirumagal (2010), Irandaam Ulagam (2013)
Regina Cassandra Azhagiya Asura Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Rajathandhiram (2015), Maanagaram (2017)
2007 Andrea Jeremiah Pachaikili Muthucharam Aayirathil Oruvan (2010), Vishwaroopam (2013), Taramani (2017)
Anjali Kattradhu Thamizh Angadi Theru (2010), Engaeyum Eppothum (2011), Kalakalappu (2012)
Aditi Rao Hydari Sringaram Kaatru Veliyidai (2017), Psycho (2020), Hey Sinamika (2022)
2008 Kajal Aggarwal Pazhani Maattrraan (2012), Thuppakki (2012), Vivegam (2017)
Swathi Reddy Subramaniapuram Kanimozhi (2010), Poraali (2011), Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013)
Sameera Reddy Vaaranam Aayiram Aasal (2010), Vedi (2011), Vettai (2012)
Piaa Bajpai Poi Solla Porom Aegan (2008), Goa (2010), Bale Pandiya (2010)
Sunaina Kadhalil Vizhunthen Neerparavai (2012), Kaali (2018), Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019)
Parvathy Poo Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013), Maryan (2013), Uttama Villain (2015)
Poonam Bajwa Seval Kacheri Arambam Drohi (2010), Thambikottai (2011)
Remya Nambeesan Raman Thediya Seethai Pizza (2012), Sethupathi (2016), Sathya (2017)
Poorna Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu Drohi (2010), Aadu Puli (2011), Thagaraaru (2013)
Kangana Ranaut Dhaam Dhoom Thalaivii (2021), Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
2009 Priya Anand Vaamanan Ethir Neechal (2013), Vanakkam Chennai (2013), Arima Nambi (2014)
Anuya Bhagvath Siva Manasula Sakthi Madurai Sambavam (2009), Nagaram Marupakkam (2010), Naan (2012)
Bindu Madhavi Pokkisham Veppam (2011), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Desingu Raja (2013)
Dhansika Peranmai Maanja Velu (2010), Paradesi (2013), Vizhithiru (2017)

2010s

Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Nithya Menen
Year Name Debut film Other notable
2010 Amala Paul Veerasekaran Mynaa (2010), Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), Aadai (2019)
Amy Jakson Madrasapattinam I (2015), Thanga Magan (2015), Theri (2016)
Shruthi Ramakrishnan Sivappu Mazhai Aanmai Thavarael (2011), 144 (2015), Narathan (2016)
Aishwarya Rajesh Neethana Avan Kaaka Muttai (2015), Dharma Durai (2016), Kanaa (2018)
Samantha Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012), Kaththi (2014), U Turn (2018)
Vani Bhojan Orr Eravuu Oh My Kadavule (2020), Malaysia to Amnesia (2021), Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum (2021),
Oviya Kalavani Kalakalappu (2012), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), 90ML (2019)
Vidya Pradeep Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Saivam (2014), Pasanga 2 (2015), Thadam (2019)
Chandini Tamilarasan Siddhu +2 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013), Vil Ambu (2016), Ennodu Vilayadu (2017)
Srushti Dange Kadhalagi Vil Ambu (2016), Dharma Durai (2016), Mupparimanam (2017)
2011 Taapsee Pannu Aadukalam Vandhaan Vendraan (2011), Kanchana 2 (2015), Game Over (2019)
Hansika Motwani Mappillai Engeyum Kadhal (2011), Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), Maan Karate (2014)
Shruti Haasan 7aum Arivu 3 (2012), Puli (2015), Vedalam (2015)
Nithya Menen Nootrenbadhu O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), Mersal (2017), Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
Rakul Preet Singh Yuvan Yennamo Yedho (2014), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017), NGK (2019)
Janani Avan Ivan Thegidi (2014), Adhe Kangal (2017), Balloon (2017)
Pranitha Subhash Udhayan Saguni (2012), Massu Engira Masilamani (2015), Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal (2017)
2012 Radhika Apte Dhoni All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Vetri Selvan (2014), Kabali (2016)
Nandita Swetha Attakathi Ethir Neechal (2013), Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), Mundaasupatti (2014)
Gayathrie 18 Vayasu Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), Rummy (2014), Seethakaathi (2018)
Iswarya Menon Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Tamizh Padam 2 (2018), Naan Sirithal (2020)
Lakshmi Menon Sundarapandian Kumki (2012), Vedalam (2015), Miruthan (2016)
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Podaa Podi Vikram Vedha (2017), Sandakozhi 2 (2018), Sarkar (2018)
Mahima Nambiar Saattai Kuttram 23 (2017), Kodiveeran (2017), Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (2018)
Pooja Hegde Mugamoodi Beast (2022), Retro (2025), Thalapathy 69 (2025)
2013 Nazriya Nazim Neram Raja Rani (2013), Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014), Thirumanam Enum Nikkah (2015)
Sri Divya Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Jeeva (2014), Vellaikaara Durai (2014), Kaaki Sattai (2015)
Riythvika Paradesi Madras (2014), Kabali (2016), Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu (2019)
2014 Catherine Tresa Madras Kathakali (2016), Kanithan (2016), Kadamban (2017), Aruvam (2019)
Ashna Zaveri Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Inimey Ippadithan (2015), Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016), Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018)
Miya Amara Kaaviyam Indru Netru Naalai (2015), Vetrivel (2016), Oru Naal Koothu (2016)
Anandhi Poriyaalan Kayal (2014), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu (2019)
Sshivada Nedunchaalai Zero (2016), Adhey Kangal (2017), Theera Kaadhal (2023)
2015 Nikki Galrani Darling Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka (2015), Ko 2 (2016), Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016)
Keerthy Suresh Idhu Enna Maayam Rajinimurugan (2016), Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018), Sarkar (2018)
Varsha Bollamma Sathuran '96 (2018), Bigil (2019), 13aam Number Veedu (2020)
Ramya Pandian Dummy Tappasu Joker (2016), Aan Devathai (2018), Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum (2021)
2016 Nikhila Vimal Vetrivel Kidaari (2016), Panjumittai (2018), Thambi (2019)
Nivetha Pethuraj Oru Naal Koothu Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017), Tik Tik Tik (2018), Thimiru Pudichavan (2018)
Manjima Mohan Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada Sathriyan (2017), Tughlaq Durbar (2021), FIR (2022)
Sheela Rajkumar Aarathu Sinam To Let (2017), Draupathi (2020), Mandela (2021)
Ritika Singh Irudhi Suttru Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Shivalinga (2017), Oh My Kadavule (2020)
Tanya Ravichandran Bale Vellaiyathevaa Karuppan (2017), Nenjukku Needhi (2022), Trigger (2022)
Madonna Sebastian Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum Kavan (2017), Pa Paandi (2017), Junga (2018)
2017 Shraddha Srinath Kaatru Veliyidai Vikram Vedha (2017), Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), Maara (2021)
Sayyeshaa Vanamagan Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Kaappaan (2019), Teddy (2021)
Aparna Balamurali 8 Thottakkal Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019), Soorarai Pottru (2020), Theethum Nandrum (2021)
Priya Bhavani Shankar Meyaadha Maan Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Monster (2019), Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
Athulya Ravi Kadhal Kan Kattudhe Capmaari (2019), Naadodigal 2 (2020), Murungakkai Chips (2021)
Indhuja Ravichandran Meyaadha Maan Mercury (2018), Magamuni (2019), Bigil (2019)
Arthana Binu Thondan Semma (2018), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 (2019)
Ritu Varma Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020), Nitham Oru Vaanam (2022), Mark Anthony (2023)
Aathmika Meesaiya Murukku Kodiyil Oruvan (2021), Kaatteri (2022), Thiruvin Kural (2023)
2018 Raashi Khanna Imaikkaa Nodigal Adanga Maru (2018), Tughlaq Durbar (2021), Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Amritha Aiyer Padaiveeran Kaali (2018), Bigil (2019), Lift (2021)
Reba Monica John Jarugandi Bigil (2019), Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale (2019), FIR (2022)
Sai Pallavi Diya Maari 2 (2018), NGK (2019), Amaran (2024)
Raiza Wilson Pyaar Prema Kaadhal FIR (2022), Coffee With Kaadhal (2022), Karungaapiyam (2023)
2019 Megha Akash Petta Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019), Boomerang (2019), Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019)
Malavika Mohanan Master (2021), Maaran (2022), Thangalaan (2023)
Manju Warrier Asuran Thunivu (2023), Vettaiyan (2024), Viduthalai Part 2 (2024)
Lijomol Jose Sivappu Manjal Pachai Theethum Nandrum (2021), Jai Bhim (2021), Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa (2022)
Kashmira Pardeshi Anbarivu (2022), Varalaru Mukkiyam (2022), Vasantha Mullai (2023)
Dushara Vijayan Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari Sarpatta Parambarai (2021), Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022), Aneethi (2023)
Mirnalini Ravi Super Deluxe Champion (2019), Enemy (2021), Jango (2021)
Keerthi Pandian Thumbaa Anbirkiniyal (2021), Kannagi (2023), Blue Star (2024)
Tanya Hope Thadam Dharala Prabhu (2020), Kulasami (2023), Kick (2023)
Samyuktha Hegde Watchman Comali (2019), Puppy (2019), Theal (2022)
Aishwarya Lekshmi Action Gatta Kusthi (2022), Captain (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: II (2022)
Kalyani Priyadarshan Hero Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020), Maanaadu (2021), Genie (2024)

2020s

Rashmika Mandanna
Abarnathi
Year

Name

Debut film

Notable films

2021 Rashmika Mandanna Sulthan Varisu (2023), Kubera (2025)

Priyanka Arul Mohan

Doctor

Don (2022), Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022), Captain Miller (2024)

Abarnathi Thaen Jail (2021), Udanpaal (2022), Irugapatru (2023)
Aditi Shankar Viruman Maaveeran (2023)
2022 Elli AvrRam Naane Varuvean Conjuring Kannappan (2023)

See also

References

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