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]

## 1930s

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T. P. Rajalakshmi S. D. Subbulakshmi Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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1931  | T. P. Rajalakshmi | Kovalan  | Kalidas (1944), Miss Kamala (1948)
1934  | S. D. Subbulakshmi | Pavalakkodi | Naveena Sarangadhara (1936), Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)

## 1940s

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Padmini Vyjayanthimala Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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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

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Sowcar Janaki Saroja Devi Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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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)

## 1960s

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Vanisri Lakshmi Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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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  | J. 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

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Radhika Ambika Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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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)

## 1980s

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Suhasini Khushbu Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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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

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Madhoo Manisha Koirala Tabu Devayani Roja Selvamani Meena Jyothika Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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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)
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),Chekka Chivantha Vaanam(2018)
Aishwarya Rai | Iruvar | Jeans (1998), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Raavanan (2010), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023)
Simran | V. I. P. | Thullatha 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 | Nandhaa (2001), Pithamagan (2003), Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)
Jyothika | Vaalee | 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

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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 | Saamy (2003), Ghilli (2004), Aaru (2005), Unakum Enakkum (2006), Abhiyum Naanum (2008), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
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 | Kuthu | 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

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Nithya Menen Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable

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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 | 7 Aum 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), Jana Nayagan (2025)
2013  | Nazriya Nazim | Raja Rani | Neram(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)
Sanchana Natarajan | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Irudhi Suttru (2016), Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023), Por (2024)
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)
Anupama Parameswaran | Kodi | Thalli Pogathey (2021), Siren (2024), Dragon (2025)
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)
Indhuja Ravichandran | Mercury (2018), Magamuni (2019), Bigil (2019)
Athulya Ravi | Kadhal Kan Kattudhe | Capmaari (2019), Naadodigal 2 (2020), Murungakkai Chips (2021)
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)
Roshni Prakash | Yemaali | Jada (2019), Dhonima (2024), Vanangaan (2025)
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

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Abarnathi Priyanka Mohan Year  | Name  | Debut film  | Other notable films

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2020  | Bhavani Sre | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Viduthalai Part 1 (2023) , Viduthalai Part 2(2024)
2021  | Priyanka Arul Mohan | Doctor | Don (2022), Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022), Captain Miller (2024)
Abarnathi | Thaen | Jail (2021), Udanpaal (2022), Irugapatru (2023)
2022  | Aditi Shankar | Viruman | Maaveeran (2023), Nesippaya(2025)
2023  | Nimisha Sajayan | Chithha | Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023), Mission: Chapter 1 (2024) , DNA (2025)
2024  | Disha | Kanguva |

## See also

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* Tamil cinema
* List of Indian film actresses
* List of Hindi film actresses
* List of Kannada film actresses
* List of Telugu film actresses

## References

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1. ^ "Manju Warrier, Nayanthara, Jyothika: Female stars are marching to a different, but no less successful, beat". Firstpost. 9 September 2017. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
2. ^ "Jyothika, Nayanthara to Samantha - The top heroines of Tamil cinema". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
3. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. "Superstars Inc: When women rule the roost in Indian cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
4. ^ Vikram Venkateswaran (24 July 2018). "Karma Eats Man, Woman Inherits Tamil Cinema". The Quint. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2019.

## External links

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Portals:

* India
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