60 Tamil Actors’ name list with Photo 2023
Here is the list of Tamilnadu Born and brought of actors list. Who belongs to a Tamil family and works in Tamil Film Industry.
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1 Vikram
Kennedy John Victor, professionally known as Vikram, is an actor and singer. He is known for his work in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. His debut film is En Kadhal Kanmani. His other popular movies include Sethu, Dhill, Gemini, Dhool, Saamu, Kasi, Samurai, Anniyan, Pithamgan, Raavanan, Deiva Thirumagal, Thaandavam, and Mahaan.
Vikram was born on April 17, 1966, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 7 inches, weight is 73kgs, hair color is black and eye color is brown. His net worth is $20 million.
2 Suriya
Suriya, born as Saravanan Sivakumar, is an actor, producer, and a philanthropist. His debut movie was Nerukku Ner. His other popular movies include Nandha, Kaakha Kaakha, Pithamagan, Perazhagan, Ghajini, Vaaranam Aayiram, Singam, 7aum Arivu, Jai Bhim, Soorarai Pottru, Ayan, and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal.
Suriya was born on July 23, 1975, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 6 inches, weight is 72kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $25 million.
3 Vijay Sethupathy
Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu, professionally known as Vijay Sethupathi is an actor and producer. He is known for his work in movies like Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, Sundarapandian, Pizza, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Super Deluxe, Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, Orange Mittai, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Master, Annabelle Sethupathi, and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal.
He was born on January 16, 1978, in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 84kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $35 million.
4 Vijay
Vijay, born as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar is an actor, dancer, playback singer and philanthropist in Tamil cinema. He is known for his movies like Naalaiya Theerpu, Poove Unakkaga, Priyamudan, Azhagiya Tamil Magan, Thirumalai, Thirupacchi, Sachein, Sivakasi, Pokkiri, Vettaikaaran, Kathithi, Mersal, Sarkar, Kaavalan, Nanban, Thuppakki, Jilla, Thalaivaa, and Beast.
Vijay was born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, weight is 73kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $57 million.
5 Ajith
Ajith Kumar is an actor in the Tamil cinema. He has appeared in movies like Amaravathi, Paasamalargal, Rajavin Parvaiyile, Pavithra, Aasai, Amarkalam, Anandha Poongatre, Nee Varuvai Ena, Mugavaree, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Aalwar, Kireedam, Mankatha, Aasal, Billa, Viswasam, Vedalam, Valimai, Nerkonda Parvai, and Vivegam.
Ajith was born on May 1, 1971, in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 80kgs, hair color is black and eye color is brown. His net worth is $25 million.
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6 Dhanush
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, professionally known as Dhanush, is an actor, producer, director and singer. His debut film was Thulluvadho Ilamai. He is well known for his movies like Polladhavan, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Aadukalam, Maryan, Anegan, Vada Chennai, Asuran, Maari, Velailla Pattadhari, 3, Maryan, and Pa Paandi.
Dhanush was born on July 28, 1983, in Chennai. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 70kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $20 million.
7 Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi born as Mohan Ravi is an actor in the Tamil cinema. His debut movie was Jayam. His other movies include M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam, Thillalangadi, Santhosh Subramaniam, Bommarillu, Dhaam Dhoom, Bogan, Engeyum Kaadhal, and Thani Oruvan.
Ravi was born on September 10, 1980, in Madurai. His weight is 5 feet 11 inches, weight is 77kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $10 million.
8 Arun Vijay
Arun Vijay is an actor in Tamil cinema. He has also appeared in Telugu and Kannada movies. His movies include Malai Malai, Maanja Velu, Thadaiyara Thaakka, Kuttram 23, Yennai Arindhaal, Bruce Lee: The Fighter, Chakravyuha, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Thadam.
Arun has won the Edison Awards, and Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards. He was born on November 19, 1977, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 8 inches, weight is 70kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $11 million.
9 Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy is an actor, model, television presenter, and entrepreneur. His debut movie was Thalapathi. His other popular movies include Roja, Bombay, Minsara Kanavu, Thani Oruvan, Dhruva, Bogan, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Thalaivii, Navarasa, Indira, En Swasa Kaatre, Alaipayuthey, Kadal, and Kochadaiyaan. Arvind other Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam movies include Daddy, Devaraagam, Dhruva, Dear Dad, and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya.
Swamy was born on June 18, 1970, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, weight is 72kgs, hair color is black and eye color is dark brown. His net worth is $20 million.
10 Arya
Arya, born as Jamshad Cethirakah, is an actor in Tamil cinema. His movies include Arinthum Ariyamalum, Pattiyal, Naan Kadavul, Madarasapattinam, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, Settai, Vettai, Raja Rani, Irandam Ulagam, Sarpatta Prambarai, and Aranmani 3.
Arya was born on December 11, 1980, in Trikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 75kgs, hair color is black and eye color is amber. His net worth is $6 million.
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11 Atharva
Atharvaa Murali is an actor in the Tamil film industry. His debut movie was Baana Kaathadi, Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal, Paradesi, Irumbu Kuthirai, Chandi Veeran, Eetti, Kanitha, Imaikkaa Nodigal, 100, Boomerang, and Thalli Pogathey.
Atharvaa was born on May 7, 1989, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 72kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $2.3 million.
12 Jai Sampath
Jai Sampath is an actor in the Tamil industry. He made his debut with the movie Bagavathi. He is known for his roles in movies like Goa, Engaeyum Eppothum, Raja Rani, Subramaniapuram, Chennai 600028, Biriyani, Saroja, Vadacurry, Jarugandi, Balloon, and Kuttram Kuttrame.
Jai was born on April 6, 1984, in Chennai. His height is 5 feet 8 inches, weight is 63kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $3 million.
13 Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an actor, director, dancer, writer, lyricist, singer, choreographer, and politician. He has also worked in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali films.
His debut film was as a child artist in the movie Kalathur Kannamma. His popular movies include Apoorva Raagangal, Nayakan, Hey Ram, Virumaandi, Dasavathaaram, Vishwaroopam, Moondram Pirai, Thenali, Aalavandhan, Pammal K. Sambandam, Anbe Sivam, Vasool Raja MBBS, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Mumbai Express, Unnaipol Oruvan, Papanasam, Thevar Magan, and Mahanadhi.
Kamal was born on November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. His height is 5 feet 7 inches, weight is 76kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $50 million.
14 Karthi
Karthik Sivakumar, professionally known as Karthi is an actor in the Tamil cinema. His debut movie was Paruthiveeran. He has appeared in movies like Aayirathil Oruvan, Paiyaa, Naan Mahaan Alla, Siruthai, Madras, Thozha, Threean Adhigaaram Ondru, Kadaikutty Singam, and Kaithi.
Karthi was born on May 25, 1977, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, weight is 78kgs, hair color is black and eye color is dark brown. His net worth is $13 million.
15 Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, professionally known as Rajinikanth is an actor, producer, and screenwriter in the Tamil cinema. His debut movie was Apoorva Raagangal. His other movies include Moondru Mudichu, Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri, Mullum Malarum, Ninaithale Inikkum, Billa, Padikkathavan, Mr. Bharath, Velaikaran, Shivaji, Enthiran, Muthu, Darbar, Petta, and Kaala.
Rajinikanth was born on December 12, 1950, in Bengaluru, India. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 73kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $55 million.
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16 Siddharth
Siddharth Suryanarayan is an actor in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. His debut movie was Boys. His other well-known movies include Aayutha Ezhuthu, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Rang De Basanti, Bommarillu, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi, Jigarthanda, Kaaviya Thalaivan, Aranmanai 2, and Aruvam.
Siddharth was born on April 17, 1979, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, weight is 74kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $10 million.
17 Silambarasan
Silambarasan T.R. is an actor, filmmaker and musician in Tamil cinema. Some of his movies include Vaanam, Manmadhan, Vallavan, Kaalai, Silambattam, Vettai, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan, Vaalu, and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya.
He was born on February 3, 1983, in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 62kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $20 million.
18 Siva Karthikeyan
Sivakarthikeyan is an actor, singer, film producer, lyricist and television presenter.
His debut movie was Marina. His other movies include Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, Ethir Neechal, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, Maan Karate, Kaaki Sattai, Rajini Murugan, Veliakkaran, Remo, Seemaraja, Hero, Doctor, and Don.
He was born on February 17, 1985, in Singampunari, Tamil Nadu. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 69kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $13 million.
19 Vishal
Vishal Krishna Reddy, professionally known as Vishal is an actor and producer. His debut movie was Chellamae. His other popular movies include Sandakozhi, Thimiru, Thaamirabharani, Malaikottai, Pandiya Naadu, Naan Sigappu Manithan, Poojai, Sathyam, Thoranai, Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai, Avan Ivan, Kathakali, Marudhu and Kaththi Sandai.
Vishal was born on August 29, 1975, in Chennai. His height is 6 feet, weight is 73kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $12 million.
20 Jeeva
Amar Choudary, professionally known as Jiiva is an actor and film producer. He is known for his role in movies like Aasai Aasaiyai, Raam, E, Katradhu Tamizh, Siva Manasula Sakthi, Ko, Nanban, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Endrendrum Punnagai, Kalakalappu 2, Kalathi Santhippom, and 83.
Jiiva was born on January 4, 1984, in Chennai, India. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 70kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth was $1.5 million.
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21 Vishnu Vishal
Vishal Kudawla, professionally known as Vishnu Vishal is an actor and producer in Tamil cinema. He is known for his movies like Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Neerparavai, Ratsasan, Bale Pandiya, Kullanari Koottam, Jeeva, Mundasupatti, Indru Netru Naalai, Katha Nayagan, Silukkuvarpatti Singam, and FIR.
Vishal was born on July 17, 1984, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 70kgs, hair color is black and eye color is brown. His net worth is $3 million.
22 Aadhi
Aadhi Pinisetty is an actor known for his work in Tamil and Telugu movies. He has appeared in movies like Oka ‘V’ Chitram, Mirugam, Eeram, Ayyanar, Aadu Puli, Aravaan, Vallinam, Kochadaiiyaan, Malupu, Sarrainodu, Ninnu Kori, Agnyaathavaasi, Rangasthalam, Neevevaro, U-Turn, Good Luck Sakhi, Clap, and The Warrior. He won the Nandi Awards and the 7th South Indian International Movie Awards.
Aadhi was born on December 14, 1982, in Chennai, India. His height is 6 feet, weight is 75kgs, hair color is black and eye color is black. His net worth is $1 million.
23 Hiphop Tamizha Adhi
Adhithya Ramachandran Venkatapathy better known as Hip Hop Tamizha is associated with the Tamil film industry. Born on 20 February 1990 in Coimbatore to Tamil speaking family where his father works at Bharathiar University and his mother comes from a farmer family. He completed schooling at Chavara Vidya bhavan and completed his Engineering in Electrical engineering from Bannari Amman Institute of Technology.
He also holds MBA from the Department of Management Studies, University of Madras. In 2014 he enrolled in Ph.D. course from Bharathiar University and completed in 2015. He was highly interested in Rap after getting inspiration from Michael Jackson’s Jam song. At his teenage he made a rap song and uploaded to internet which gave him lot of postive response then he started rapper journey and start making songs in Tamil.
He started from YouTube as channel called Hip Hop Tamizha in which he and his friend Jeeva worked together. Hiphop Tamizha’s debut album Hip Hop Tamizhan was released on 17 August 2012 at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai. After then they started making raps over raps and got success from globally. In 2012 they got rap projects for Tamil films such as Naan(2012), Ethir Neechal(2013), Soodhu Kavvum and etc. Hip hop Tamizha first Tamil film as music composer was Aambala(2015) in which he wrote all songs.
Meesaya Murukku was his first Tamil film debut as actor. Later he appeared in many films such as Natpe Thunai, Naan Sirithaal , Sivakumarin Sabadham and Anbarivu. On 30 November 2017, Adhi married Latchaya Devareddy, in a private ceremony at Tirupati.
24 R. Madhavan
Ranganathan Madhavan better known as R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, director, producer and screenwriter working with Tamil and Hindi film industry. born 1 June 1970 to Ranganathan Iyengar worked in Tata steel as management executive and mother Saroja was manager in the Bank of India. He was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand where he did schooling from D.B.M.S. English School, Jamshedpur.
In 1988, Madhavan gained a scholarship to represent India as a cultural ambassador from Rajaram College, Kolhapur and spent a year in Stettler, Alberta, Canada, as part of an exchange programme with Rotary International. He holds BSc in Electronics from Kolhapur. He did Post Graduation in Public Speaking from Kishinchand Chellaram College. He represented India at Young Businessmen Confrence in Tokyo, Japan in 1992.
Earlier days he worked as a model and did TV ads like sandalwood talc. Then he appeared in TV serials like Banegi Apni Baat and Ghar Jamai. He gained popularity from TV serial Saaya.He did many small and supporting roles in many films and got debut film from director Vinod Pandey’s Akeli. Later on 1999 Mani Ratnam casted him in Tamil film Alaipayuthey(2000) which given Madhavan a breakthrough and commerical success. His next movie was Ennavale(2000) got mixed reviews from critics. After doing Minnale he built his image as a romantic hero.Similarly his first lead role in a Hindi film, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein (2001), a remake of his Minnale, was also unsuccessful at the box office, with the film and Madhavan’s performance receiving mixed reviews.[33] However, the film belatedly gained popularity through screenings on television and subsequently developed a cult following amongst young audiences.
After doing few films in Tamil he gained interest in Hindi films in late 2004. Later doing Ramji Londonwaley at 2005 he did Rang De Basanti with Multi starrer like Aamir Khan,Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth and Soha Ali Khan, the film went commercial hit and many stars got breakthrough. He has done many good films in Hindi cinema such as Guru,3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu and many more. He has done OTT web series breathe in recent years. He too have many awards from best of his films.He is married to Sarita and have son named Vedant who is a professional swimmer represented India in Danish Open swimming meet and won silver medal.
25 G. V. Prakash Kumar
V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer known for his work in Tamil films and a few Telugu films as well. Born on 13 June 1987 to father G. Venkatesh and mother A. R. Reihana, his mother A. R. Reihana is elder sister of most famous music composer and director A.R Rahman and she is a playback singer. Prakash has younger sister, who is also an actress.
He started his career as singer,and did many songs in Tamil films such as in Gentleman(1993),Anniyan(2005), Unnale Unnale(2007).G.V. Prakash’s introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil (2006) directed by Vasanthabalan and produced by director S. Shankar. He did many films as in music direction like Aayirathil Oruvan(2009), Madrasapattinam(2010), Aadukalam(2010), Mayakkam Enna (2011).
In late September 2011, a single track “Oru Murai”, written by Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash in R. S. Infotainment’s Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) was released. Darling(2015) was is debut film as an actor. In 2013, Prakash Kumar launched his own production house under the name “GV Prakash Kumar Productions”. His first film Madha Yaanai Koottam, was directed by Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of Balu Mahendra. His next film was Pencil opposite Sri Divya.
He has acted in many films like Enakku Innoru Per Irukku, Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru, Bruce Lee, Naachiyaar, Sarvam Thaala Mayam, Kuppathu Raja, Watchman, Sivappu Manjal Pachai and 100% Kadhal.Vanakkam Da Mappilei was released in OTT in 2021.Prakash married his schoolmate, singer Saindhavi, in 2013.The couple became parents to a daughter in 2020.He has won one National Award and three Filmfare Awards in his film career.
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26 Harish Kalyan
Harish Kalyan is an Indian actor working in Tamil and Telugu film industry. Born on 29 June 1990 to father Five star Kalyan who is a film distributor and music label owner.Harish Kalyan made his debut in Samy’s controversial Sindhu Samaveli (2010), the film went on negative reviews from critics and many refused to review. His next film was Aridhu Aridhu(2010) which was also got negative reviews and did bomb at box office.
After doing several films and being unnoticed he did Poriyaalan in 2014 which was a Thriller film have him success and critics praising his performance.Vil Ambu(2016) was his second successful film and being noticed for his charming looks and clean features.In 2017, Harish appeared in another Telugu film, the romantic comedy Kaadhali, where he featured alongside Sai Ronak and Pooja Doshi.A critic praised his performance saying that he “plays his part with maturity”.
In 2017 Harish appeared in reality show Big boss season-1 in Tamil, hosted by Kamal Haasan. He entered the show on day 53 as a new contestant and finished as the show’s second runner up. He gained many success from the show and later he did a Tamil romantic comedy Pyaar Prema Kaadhal(2018).He won positive reviews for his portrayal as the film received critical and commercial acclaim upon release.
He has done several films like Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum,Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale,Dharala Prabhu,Kasada Thapara and Oh Manapenne. He has done many Television reality shows. Nooru Kodi Vaanavil and Diesel is his upcoming films soon to be released. In October 2022, Harish Kalyan married Narmada Udayakumar.
27 Sundeep Kishan
Sundeep kishan is a Telugu and Tamil film (non tamilian) actor working in Indian cinema. Sundeep was born on 7 May 1987 to Telugu family at Chennai. He do have relative to Telugu. The film industry, cinematographer Chota K. Naidu and Shyam K. Naidu are his uncles. He moved to Hyderabad to pursue career in films at 2008.
Earlier days he worked as assistant director Gautham Vasudev Menon for a year. Prasthanam was his debut movie in Telugu cinema.2015 a Telugu film Tiger was appreciated some well known Telugu actors like Ravi Teja, Allu Arjun and R. Narayana Murthy.
He also featured in Hindi Bollywood movie Shor in the city. Yaaruda Mahesh was his debut in Tamil cinema. Recently he was seen at very famous Hindi web series released on Amazon prime – The family man as Major Vikaram alongside on lead Manoj Bajpayee. He is in business also as Kishan owns a restaurant chain in Hyderabad named Vivaha Bhojanambhu. He also started a saloon business Express Unisex in Vijayawada.
28 RJ Balaji
Balaji Patturaj better known as RJ Balaji is an Indian actor, Radio Jockey, comedian, Television presenter and Director working in Tamil film industry. Born on 20 June 1985 in Chennai. He has four siblings, one younger brother and three younger sisters. He completed his Bsc in computer science from Kumararani Meena Muthiah college of arts. He joined for Post Graduation in journalism in Amrita School of Communication but did not completed due to lack of interest.
He then joined to Radio Mirchi Coimbatore as Radio Jockey and started working on it. He hosted morning drive show named Hello Coimbatore but not got much praise. He then moved to Chennai and joined 92.7 Big FM where he was hosting a show called Take it easy, this was an evening prime time show created for people to take break from serious stuff and relax with the nonsense.
In another segment of Take it easy he created Cross Talk, where he used to prank call to selected person whom are nominated by their close ones. This show went viral and got good response from public. Later on 2012 he discontinued this show.Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru was his debut Tamil film. His second film appearance in 2014 was in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. In 2015, he appeared in Idhu Enna Maayam, Yatchanand Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. For his performance in Naanum Rowdydhaan, Balaji won the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian.
He appeared in many films like Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru, Parandhu Sella Vaa, Kaatru Veliyidai, Spyder, Kee and etc. LKG was his blockbuster at the Tamil Nadu box office. Mookuthi Amman was his debut film as director. Veetla Vishesham aslo directed by Balaji. He too worked in Television show as host, show called Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Dheva, then on Why This Kolaveri. Balaji was married at 21.
29 Mahat Raghavendra
Mahat Raghavendra is an Indian actor working in Telugu and Tamil films. Born on 18 February 1987 to Venkata Suryanarayana is his father who is a chemical engineer and mother Umadevi Garimella is an ex-employee of the prestigious Commonwealth of Nations. Mahat has one sibling who is elder than him. Mahat completed his schooling from Zion Matriculation School, Kodaikanal.
He went on to graduate from Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur. He started as background artist in Vallavan (2006) and Kaalai(2008). He portray role in action thriller Mankatha (2011) as bar owner, this film starrer Ajith Kumar, Arjun and vaibhav as lead. He received Best Male Debut Actor from the Edison Awards committee for his role and recognised by audience.
His debuted with a Telugu film Backbench Student(2013) alongside Piaa Bajpai and Archana Kavi.He then featured in the fantasy comedy Bunny n Cherry (2013) alongside Prince Cecil. He made some guest appearance in films like Ladies & Gentlemen(2015) and Run(2016). He is shooting for his portions in 3 Tamil Movies namely Kettavanu Per Edutha Nallavanda, Ivan Than Uthaman, and Kaadhal Conditions Apply.
He made his in appearance in Television with Tamil reality show Big boss season 2 as a contestant, Dancing superstar, Big boss-3, Big boss-4 and in Bigg Boss (Hindi season 16).He worked in web series called Madras Meter show which premiered in OTT Zee5. Raghavendra married Prachi Mishra on 1 February 2020. He announced his wife’s pregnancy in February 2020.Their son Adiyaman Raghavendra was born on 7 June 2021.
30 Aari
Aari Arujunan also known as Aari is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Born on 12 February 1986 in Palani, Chennai.He started with theatre plays in Nisha Theatre and Inland theatre. He appeared in a minor role in Alaiyadikkuthu (2005) and was later cast in the role of Muthu in Aadum Koothu (2006). Aari made his debut with the film Rettaisuzhi directed by Shankar in which he appeared as army soldier returning to his village.
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey was his second film alongside Miss South India 2010, Shubha Phutela. His third film was Nedunchaalai(2014) which took two year for completion. Film opened with postive response. Later he played a pivotal role in Maya, supernatural thriller alongside Nayanthara. Maya was a huge success at the box office and was critically acclaimed. He was again cast in a lead role in N.Krishna’s next venture, Maane Thene Paeye, a romantic comedy opposite Subhashree Ganguly.
He later appeared in many south films such as Unnodu Ka, Nagesh Thiraiyarangam, Nenjuku Needhi and etc. He has performed many Television shows in which he emerged as the title winner in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4. His upcoming projects are Ellam Mele Irukkuruvan Pathuppan, Aleka, Bagavan, and TN 43. He is also a social activist. He holds the Guinness Book of World Records for most signatures on a whiteboard.
He also holds the Guinness World Record for planting approximately 30,000 seedlings with 20,000 participants, in a 15-acre land, in collaboration with Sathyabama University. In 2017 he actively participated in Jallikattu protests held in Marina beach, Chennai. He married Nathiya (Sri Lankan) – UK citizen and HR Manager Chennai on 18 November 2015 and the reception was held on 19 November 2015 in Taj Connemara. The couple has one child named Riya
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31 Shanthanu Bhagyaraj
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Born on 24 August 1986 to K. Bhagyaraj who is an Indian actor, director, producer, Screenwriter, music director and politician and mother Poornima Bhagyaraj who is an Indian actress worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. His sister Saranya Bhagyaraj is also an actress in Tamil films. As he belongs to filmy family, he started working from his childhood as child artist and worked his father’s Vettiya Madichu Kattu in 1998.
He worked with his father as assistant director in Parijatham which was his sister’s debut film.Shanthanu appeared in his first lead role in the college-based romantic comedy Sakkarakatti (2008), appearing alongside actresses Ishita Sharma and Vedhika.Shanthanu was recognised with the Best Male Debut Actor award at the Filmfare Awards and the Vijay Awards.
Then he appeared in Malayalam film Angel John(2009),starring alongside Mohanlal and Nithya Menen, as a suicidal youth who is rescued by an angel. The film got mixed reviews and didn’t worked at box office.Though the romantic comedy Kandaen (2011) received positive reviews and took a good opening in box office. He received many negative along with the films like Aayiram Vilakku(2011),Ammavin Kaipesi(2012) and Vaaimai(2016). In 2020, he played a main role in the family drama Vaanam Kottattum, Master in 2021, Kasada Thapara and an adult comedy film Murungakkai Chips. He is married to Kiki Vijay in the year 2015.
32 Navdeep
Navdeep Pallapolu is an Indian actor working in Telugu and Tamil films. born 26 January 1986 to father Rama Rao and mother Madhavi Rao in Vetapalem, Andhra Pradesh. He first film was Telugu romantic film Jai(2004) in which as an Indian boxer fighting with Laskar-e-Taiba. Film was hit. He got a breakthrough by Film Chandamama opposite Kajal Aggarwal, the film was superhit blockbuster of year 2007.
He later essayed a lead role in Arya 2 opposite Kajal once again and Allu Arjun, and he received praise for his character with grey shades. Despite it being a multi starrer with Allu Arjun, Navdeep made his presence felt in this box office hit. Later he did some flop films like Om Shanti, Yagam, Mugguru, Aakasame Haddu, and Mythri. On 2013 Baadshah film released opposite Jr.NTR which was marked as a blockbuster.
After that he has done so many hit and failure films likeBangaru Kodipetta, Anukshanam, Idhu Enna Maayam, Dhruva, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Ala Vaikunthapurramloo, Seeru, Mosagallu and many more. He appeared in Hindi film too which was Azhar but not went well at box office. Along with big screen he has worked on Television as host, judge, contestant and actor. He has done some OTT shows like Gangstars and Ragini MMS: Returns 2 and Ram Yug. He has given his voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAids, and he is an avid humanitarian supporting various other causes and charities.
33 Nakul
Nakkhul Jaidev is an Indian actor and playback singer working in Tamil film industry. Born on 15 June 1984 to father Jaidev and mother Lakshmi in Mumbai . Where his father is from Karnataka and mother is from Kerala. He has elder sister Davayani is too an actress and elder brother Mayur who also attempted to be sab actor but failed. He opened with the debut film boys alongwith some newcomers.
The film went good at the box office and got mixed reviews. Then he played in Telugu film Keelu Gurram as a supporting role, which didn’t do well at box office. After that he emerged as playback singer in films notably for Harris jayaraj in his albums for Anniyan,Ghajini and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. Later he appeared in Tamil film Kadhalil Vizhunthen which went viral with the song nakka mukka.
The film got unexpected publicity and the soundtrack became big success. His commercial hit film was Maasilamani(2009) alongside Sunaina. He has contributed many films in South such as Kandhakottai,Naan Rajavaga Pogiren,Narathan,Brahma.com, and Sei. His upcoming projects are Vasco Da Gama and Eriyum Kannadi. He did many playback songs.
He is judge on several Television reality shows.He is married to his long-time girlfriend Sruti Bhaskar since 28 February 2016. His wife and him are known for singing together and making videos on their Instagram handles which receive a response among his fans.
34 Ashok Selvan
Ashok Selvan is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Born on 8 November 1989 to father Panneer Selvam and mother Malar in Chennimalai, Chennai. He did schooling at Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He is graduate in Visual communication from Loyola college, he did many short films in his college days including direction of green which won best film at the 2012 international Tamil Thoth conference held on Singapore.
He struggled for auditioned in Inidhu Inidhu and 19th Step but it didn’t worked. Later he worked as an assistant director to S.J Surya’s 7aam Arivu and was given him to opportunity to feature in few scenes of film with Suriya.Soodhu Kavvum was his praised film and the film went commercially successful. He then selected to cast in Pizza II: Villa film and got positive reviews, the film went above average box office collection.
Thegidi was his third film alongside Janani Iyer, and won postive reviews for his acting.His recently released movies are Kootathil Oruthan and Sila Samayangalil. He made Telugu film debut with Ninnila Ninnila(2021) directed by Ani.I.V. Sasi. He also debuted in Malyalam film named Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham in 2021. His recent blockbuster is Oh My Kadavule (2020).
He made OTT appearance with Sila Samayangalil which premiered on Netflix and made its way to the final round of Golden Globes.Sila Samayangalil won awards for Best Film with a Global Message, Best Upcoming Release and the overall Best Film from the Asian Continent award. Time Enna Boss and Navarasa are his another OTT shows which can be streamed on Amazon prime Video and Netflix.
35 Kathir
Kathir is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Born on 21 September 1992 in Erode, Tamil Nadu. He did schooling in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. He is having engineering degree in Civil engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.He made his debut film with Vikram Sukumaran’s Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013). The film got positive reviews in his first released.
He did second film Ennodu Vilayadu alongside Bharath. He was seen in the film Vikram Vedha alongside R.Madhavan & Vijay Sethupathi. He gained attention from audience in the film Pariyerum Perumal for which he good response. In 2019 Sigai released then Sathru.Then performed in Bigil (2019), a sports movie directed by Atlee Kumar as a football coach. Jada(2019) was failure film at the box office.
His film Sarbath was released as a direct television premier which received positive reviews as a family entertainer. He holds two awards for the film Pariyerum Perumal which are Best Actor male by Behindwoods Gold Medal and Special Jury for Outstanding Performance by 8th South Indian International Movie Awards. He has done one OTT slow Suzhal: The Vortex in 2022 which premiered in Amazon Prime Video.He married Sanjana on 4 March 2018
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36 Prasanna
Prasanna Venkatesan also known as Prasanna is an Indian actor working in Tamil and Telugu film industry. Born on 28 August 1982 in Tiruchirappalli. His father was working on BHEL and mother as homemaker. He did schooling from BHEL Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli. He is an drop out from his EEE degree and moved his career to acting. He given an open audition for the film in Five Star produced by Mani Ratnam alongside other newcomers. The film was at its released and got positive reviews. His next two films Ragasiyamai (2003) and Kadhal Dot Com (2004), did not fare well commercially.
Azhagiya Theeye film was his noteworthy performance. Kanda Naal Mudhal film was offered by Prakash Raj by watching his previous film performance, it was a commercial success. His next films were Sadhu Miranda, Anjathe and Kannum Kannum where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Anjathe.His subsequent films released to positive reviews: Pa Paandi, Nibunan, Thupparivaalan, and Thiruttu Payale 2. He made his Telugu debut film with Bhai and later Kalyana Samayal Saadham.
Later 2017 he again did a Telugu film Jawaan which was a failure at box office. Kaalakkoothu film released in 2018 received mixed reviews on release.He has done films like Mafia: Chapter 1 and Naanga Romba Busy which was moderate at box office. He has done several Web series like Thiravam on Zee5, Navarasa on Netflix, Addham on Aha, Fingertip (Season 2) on Zee5, and Victim on SonyLIV. He hosted two Television shows. He is married to Sneha who is an actress in the Tamil film industry. The couple has one son and a daughter.
37 Shaam
Shamshuddin Ibrahim also known as Shaam is an Indian actor and model mainly works in Tamil and Telugu films. Born on 4 April 1977 to a Tamil Muslim family where his father is from Madurai and mother is from Tiruppathur. His childhood spended on Bengaluru where he did his schooling. He holds B com degree. After completion of degree he did enrolled for modelling and later applied for acting career. He auditioned for the lead role in Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) but did not receive the role. His debut film was 12B.His second featured film was Kushi directed by SJ Suryah.
His subsequent releases include Vasanth’s Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! (2002), Anbe Anbe (2003),Priyadarshan’s Lesa Lesa (2003), Bala(2003), Iyarkai by debutant S P Jananathan was his final release of 2003 and also failed at the box office due to a delayed release, but opened to high critical acclaim, even winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Ullam Ketkumae was his commercial hit film.
He made his Kannada debut in the film Tananam Tananam. Following several more unsuccessful films, he got a major break in Surender Reddy’s Telugu action film Kick (2009) as a police officer. He went on to play similar roles in Veera (2011) and Race Gurram (2014). Shaam signed his second Telugu film, a biopic Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Later he worked on several Telugu and Tamil films which includes Thillalangadi, Oosaravelli, Kick 2, Oxygen, Kaala Koothu, Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai, Naanga Romba Busy. He made his debut in Malayalam film with The Great Father.Varisu is his upcoming project. He is married to a Punjabi, Kamna, who was his collegemate.
38 Bharath
Bharath Srinivasan better known as Bharath is an Indian actor working in mainly on Tamil films along with some Malyalam, Telugu and Hindi films. Born on 21 July 1983 in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. He did schooling at DAV senior secondary school. Bharath made his acting debut in the 2003 Tamil film Boys directed by S. Shankar, in which he played the guitarist of a boy band.
He did malyalam film with name 4 The People. Later by year he did Chellamae & Yuvasena. His acclaimed and commerical success was with film Kaadhal.Later that year, he starred in Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu, Em Magan, Chennai Kadhal and Veyil. He has done more than 40 films in his career.Time Enna Boss was his web series premiered on Amazon prime. He married childhood friend Jeshly, a Malayali dentist based in Dubai, on 9 September 2013 in Chennai.He has twin boys who were born in August 2018.
39 Arjun Sarja
Srinivasa “Arjun” Sarja better known as Arjun Sarja is an Indian actor, director and producer working on Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industry. Born on 15 August 1962 to father Sakti Prasad who is an actor and mother Lakshmi an art teacher.Simhada Mari Sainya(1981) was his first film worked as junior artist. In Tamil, his successful films during the period included Shankar Guru (1987), Thaimel Aanai (1988), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (1989) and Sonthakkaran (1989).
In Telugu, he established himself as a bankable actor with roles in films such as Naga Devatha (1986) and Manavadostunnadu (1987). He has done more than 100 films as an actor. He too directed, produced and written many films such as Sevagan,Prathap,Vedham and many more. He subsequently emerged as singer also, sung for several films.He is married to Niveditha Arjun in 1988, a former actress who has appeared in the 1986 Kannada films.
40 Gautham Karthik
Gautham Karthik is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Born on 12 September 1989 to actor Karthik and mother Ragini.He is the grandson of actor R. Muthuraman. He is graduated from Chirst University.He holds bachelor degree in Psychology, English and Media. His debut film was Kadal, the film got mixed reviews. His second film was Yennamo Yedho(2014), which also got mixed reviews and didn’t went well at box office.
Vai Raja Vai was his first first commercial success film. In 2017, he has worked in five films simultaneously, including Muthuramalingam, Rangoon, Ivan Thanthiran, Hara Hara Mahadevaki and Indrajith.Yutha Satham was his last film in 2022. Pathu Thala and 16 August 1947 is his upcoming projects.He married actress Manjima Mohan, his co-star in the movie Devarattam, on November 28, 2022.
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41 Prabhu Deva
Prabhu Deva is an Indian actor, dance choreographer, film director and producer working in Mainly Tamil films alongwith some Telugu,Hindi and Kannada films. Born on 3 April 1973 to Mugur Sundar, a dance choreographer and mother Mahadevamma in Mysore.Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad are his brothers. He is a trained in Indian classical dance forms and western dance forms.
He introduced himself as choreographer in film Vetri Vizha(1989). Before he featured on background dancer for song on film Agni Natchathiram.Prabhu Deva was given his first lead role by director Pavithran in the romantic drama film Indhu (1994). Then he started his acting career and did many films. He has directed Hindi films like Wanted, Rowdy Rathore, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Action Jackson and few more. He had been awarded by Padma Shri in field of art dance. He was married to Ramlath later divorced. Then married to Himani singh.
42 Vikram Prabhu
Vikram Prabhu is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Born on 15 January 1986 to actor Prabhu in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is a grandson of actor and producer Sivaji ganesan. He did studied MBA in San Diego. Kumki was his debut film in which he do have work with an elephant for which he was trained in Kerala.Sattam Oru Iruttarai was his second film which was a remake of same name.
Vellaikaara Durai was his third film which considered as hit at box office.Wagah and Veera Sivaji was his failed films. His appreciated film was Vaanam Kottatum. Then Asuraguru film was below average film and got negative reviews.In July 2016, Vikram Prabhu launched a production house named “First Artist”, under which he would produce future films.Raid is his upcoming project.
He received several awards for kumki film as Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor,Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize, and SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor.Vikram married Lakshmi Ujjaini, daughter of Industrialist M. Madhivanan, on 26 February 2007.[20] They have two children.
43 Ganesh Venkatraman
Ganesh Venkatraman is an Indian actor working in Tamil and Telugu film industry. Born on 20 March 1980 in Mumbai. Ganesh started his career from small screen like Antariksh and Mayavi, which was the first known 3D serial in Tamil television and later debut with the film The angrez a hyderabadi comedy film. Then he debuted in Tamil film Abhiyum Naanum(2008).
Unnaipol Oruvan film was his multistarrer film with on lead Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal and Venkatesh. He appeared on film Kandahar alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal. Later he did many films which includes Ko, Panithuli,Ivan Veramathiri, Tum Ho Yaara, Pallikoodam Pogamale and etc. He has done many appearance in Television. Ganesh Venkatraman and actress Nisha Krishnan were engaged in February 2015 and were married in November 2015. In June 2019 Nisha gave birth to their first child, a baby girl Samaira.
44 Santhosh Prathap
Santhosh Prathap is an Indian actor working in Tamil film industry. Born on 2 June 1987. He made acting career debut film Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam(2014) directed by R. Parthiepan, which he was nominated for Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor. He had given break from films and later he comeback with film Dhayam(2017) and Bayama Irukku(2017).
On 2018 he had only one released Film Mr. Chandramouli. Later on 2019 he came with four films like Podhu Nalan Karudhi,Dev,Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu,and Pancharaaksharam.He made his Telugu debut film with Ori Devuda.Pisaasu2,The Road and Meendum Vaa Arugil Vaa is his upcoming films. He had been featured on several Web series.
45 Vijay Antony
Vijay Antony is an Indian music composer, actor, film editor, playback singer, lyricist, audio engineer, and filmmaker working predominantly in Tamil cinema. Born on 24 July 1975 in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. He made his debut film in crime thriller Naan. Then he did film Salim where he also did music direction. Pichaikkaran was his commercial success film, which collected good amount.
He made dual role in film Saithan,Yaman,Annadurai and Kaali in which he did multiple roles.He is the first Indian Music Director to win the 2009 Cannes Golden Lion for the song Naaka Mukka advertising film in the Best Music category.He had worked on many films which includes Kolaigaran,Kodiyil Oruvan,Traffic Ramasamy and few more.He had given many music directions,made many songs as a playback singer. He appeared in television too.Tamilarasan,Agni,Siragugal Khaki, Pichaikkaran 2,Kolai,Ratham,Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan and Valli Mayil are his upcoming projects.
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46 Prakash Raj
Prakash Rai better known as his stagename Prakash Raj is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician working in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam language films. Born on 26 March 1965 in Banglore. He completed his schooling in St. Joseph’s Indian High School and college in St. Joseph’s College of Commerce. He did many shows on Street theatre.
He started his career with Television shows like Bisilu Kudure and Guddada Bhootha. Later he did worked for supporting roles. Harakeya Kuri was his breakthrough film in which he was noticed by actress Geetha and introduced Prakash to director K. Balachander. Prakash re-entered Kannada films through Nagamandala in 1997, directed by T. S. Nagabharana, which was selected for the Indian Panorama in the International Film Festival in 1997.
On 2004 he acted on Hindi film called Khakee which had multi stars. Since 2009 Prakash Raj was regular on Hindi films. He did many films in Telugu and Tamil. He has directed Naanu Nanna Kanasu and Dhoni. He became producer for films like Dhaya, Naam, Azhagiya Theeye, Kanda Naal Mudhal and few more. He adopted the village of Kondareddypalle in Telangana and Bandlarahatti in Karnataka. He have been awarded with numerous awards.
47 Rahul Ravindran
Rahul Ravindran is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter who works in Telugu and Tamil films. Born on 23 June 1981 to father Ravindran and mother Vasumathi in Madras, Tamil Nadu. He graduated in Bcom from Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School. He holds MBA. His debut film was Moscowin Kavery with lot of newcomers. His next film was Vinmeengal which was appreciated him for his performance.
Later in 2012, he featured in the Telugu film Andala Rakshasi, earning positive reviews for his performance and earning him further opportunities in the Telugu film industry.In 2013 he did Vanakkam Chennai, which did well at box office. He did another Telugu films Pelli Pustakam and Nenem… Chinna Pillana?Ala Ela in 2014 was his sleeper hit film.
He has directed two films Chi La Sow and Manmadhudu 2. Rahul Ravindran married to singer Chinmayi in May 2014, whom he began dating in June 2013 after meeting her at the premiere of Andala Rakshasi. Chinmayi dubbed for the heroine in the movie. The pair were blessed with twins- a boy and a girl named Sharvas and Driptah on 22 June 2022
48 Sarathkumar
Sarathkumar Ramanathan better known as R. Sarathkumar is an Indian actor, politician, filmmaker, and singer working in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Born on 14 July 1954 to Ramanathan and Pushpaleela, a Tamil family in New Delhi. He did schooling at Raja Muthiah High School. He attended IIT Madras and St. Patrick’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School. He holds a BSc degree from the New College. His debut film was in Telugu film Samajamlo Sthree.
Kan Simittum Neram was his next film in Tamil which he produced too.He acted in few Tamil films in supporting roles such as Salem Vishnu, Sirayil Sila Raagangal, Mounam Sammadham and Puriyaadha Pudhir. He did many Tamil films such as Pudhu Padagan, Velai Kidaichuduchu, Raja Kaiya Vacha, Enkitta Mothathe, Jagathalaprathapan, and in Telugu films such as Vishnu, Magaadu and Balachandrudu. Nattamai was his blockbuster film, with cult status.
He had awarded with Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Actor, and Cinema Express Award for Best Actor. He later preferred to do family drama films. He has acted over 130 films. In 2006 he entered in Politics and joined DMK. In 2007 he launched his own party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi. He has many honoured Awards.R. Sarathkumar has been married twice. His first marriage was to Chaya devi in 1984 and the couple had two daughters, Varalaxmi (born 1985) and Pooja (born 1987).Sarathkumar was married to actress Raadhika in 2001.
49 S. J. Surya
Justin Selvaraj better known as S. J. Suryah is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, composer, producer and music director working in Tamil film industry. Born on 20 July 1968 in Vasudevanallur, Tamil Nadu. Suryah moved to Chennai after completion of his school. He holds degree in Physics from Loyola College, Chennai.
Before acting he worked on hotels as steward to sustain. After receiving apprentice under K Bhagyaraj he worked as assistant director in film Aasai(1995) and Sundara Purushan(1995). In the film Anbe Aaruyire(2005) he introduced his debut film. Kalvanin Kadhali was his second film and got average review and went well at box office.He had two releases as an actor in 2007, Viyabari and Thirumagan but both failed in box office.
After failed in acting he returned to direct the films. Later on 2016 he again performed at two films Spyder which got positive review and Mersal which was blockbuster hit. By the success he began to do several more films which includes Monster,Nenjam Marappathillai,Maanaadu,Don and Kadamaiyai Sei. He won awards for his negative role performance in Spyder and Mersal.
50 Napoleon
Born as Kumaresan Duraisamy better known as Napoleon is an Indian actor, politician and entrepreneur. Born on 2 December 1963 in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He is graduated from St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. He did his debut with film Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu. Ejamaan got him the success.
Devasuram was his malyalam film in a negative role which gave him acclaimed success. Seevalaperi Pandi was his film in a lead hero which was a huge success and became mega hit to box office. He was awarded Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his performance in Ettupatti Rasa (1997). In 1998, he was awarded the Kalaimamani and MGR Award. From 2000 to 2006, he was appointed as the vice-president of the South Indian Film Artists Association.
Pokkiri and Dasavathaaram was his blockbuster films. He made his debut in Hollywood with supernatural thriller film Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge and later in Christmas Coupon. Napoleon established IT firm name Jeevan Technologies. Napoleon joined politics with DMK party and became Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu in 2001.
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51 Jithan Ramesh
Ramesh Choudary better known as jithan Ramesh is an Indian actor and film producer working in Tamil film industry. Born on 23 October 1982 in Chennai. His father R.B Choudary is an film producer and young brother jiiva who is also an actor in Tamil films.He attended Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Royapettah, Chennai. He completed his BBA degree from D.G. Vaishnav College.
He made his film debut with Vidyardhi(2004), received negative review.Jithan was his second film which received good response from critics and preferred as his best performed film. Later he casted in many films Madhu,Nee Venunda Chellam and Jerry. None of three film did well at box office. In 2011 Osthe film was released which his high profile release at box office.
Jithan 2 was released in 2017 a sequel of Jithan, but this film was opposite to first ones response, the film went very poor and received bad response. Ongala Podanum Sir was his adult comedy film which was unnoticed at the box office. He participated in TV reality show Big boss Tamil-4. Ramesh is married to Shilpa in 2006 and has daughter and a son.
52 R. K. Suresh
K. Suresh is an Indian actor and producer working in Tamil film industry. Born on 19 May 1982 to Dr R Kalanjiam is his father a producer. His debut film was Tharai Thappattai, which received success in its release. Then film Marudhu was his second film. Later he appeared on many films like Thani Mugam, Billa Pandi, Vettai Naai and Vargam where he plays opposite Varalaxmi Sarathkumar,Sketch,Thennattan.
In a biopic film Traffic Ramasamy he played friend of veteran director S.A Chandrashekhar. He had a dispute with actor Vijay sethupathi against film Vasantha Kumaran for its released date, he claim upon Vijay sethupathi for failure to allot dates for the film. He had worked as a distributer before coming to acting profession and distributed many Tamil films. He worked as producer in Four Tamil film.
He do have a production company named Studio 9. He was married to his college friend for several years and both have one son. They had some issues and divorced. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) on October 4, 2019.He was made Vice President of OBC wing of BJP in July 2020. In a speech in October 2022, he expressed his desire to start a political organization for the Thevar caste.
53 Sibi Sathyaraj
Sibi Sathyaraj also known as Sibiraj is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil film industry. Born on 6 October 1982 to actor Sathyaraj in Erode, Tamil Nadu. He did schooling at Sherwood Hall Senior Secondary School and part of Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
He holds a degree in commerce. He did his debut Tamil film Student Number 1, which was a disaster at the box office. Later he did Jore, Mannin Maindhan, Vetrivel Sakthivel, and Kovai Brothers.
He worked on his father’s project Lee. He had taken a break from films for several years. Later he came with the film Naanayam. He has done acting workshops in Los Angeles. Pokkiri Raja, Jackson Durai, Kattappava Kanom, Vattam, Maayon, and Ranga are his recent year films. He is married to Revathi who was his long-term girlfriend.
54 Nandha
Govind Sendrampalayam Durairaj also known as Nandha Durairaj is an Indian actor and producer working in the Tamil film industry. Born on 9 September 1977 to father Durairaj and mother Rani. His grandfather was a union minister in Tamil Nadu, M.kannappan.
He attended a diploma in acting from Chennai. His debut film was Mounam Pesiyadhe along with actor Suriya. In the film Punnagai Poove he was portrayed as a lead hero. Then he appeared in several more films which include Selvam, Kodambakkam, Aanivaer, Urchagam, and Agaram. Eeram was one of the successful films directed by S. Shankar.
He was cast in Tamil’s first web series which was directed by Kaushik and produced by the famous Ekta Kapoor for her production Balaji telefilms. He performed on television also. Nandha is married to Vidyaroopa in Tirumala Temple, Coimbatore.
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56 Cheran
Cheran is an Indian actor, director, producer and lyricist who works in Tamil film industry. Born on 12 December 1970 in Madhurai, Tamil Nadu. His father Pandian was an projector operator in Vellalur’s touring theatre and his mother Kamala was a primary school teacher.
His keen interest in acting brought him to Chennai where he did classes for acting. He started his career by becoming production manager, assistant director and associate director. His first directed films were Bharathi Kannamma and Porkkaalam, inspite of controversies both the films did well in box office and got successful postive review. He made his debut in the film Puriyaadha Pudhir.
He made a film autograph after struggling alot in getting finance, but his dedication made the film for it completion. He worked on television for getting more financial help for his projects. He had honoured with several National film awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards.He is married to selvarani, both have two daughters.
57 Narain
Sunil Kumar is also known for his stagename Narain is an Indian actor working in Tamil and Malayalam film industry. Born on 7 October 1979 in Kolkata,West Bengal. He completed his pre-degree education in St. Thomas College, Thrissur. Later his graduated from Sree Kerala Varma College. He had done diploma in cinematography from MGR Government Film And Television Institute.
He did his debut film in Malayalam was Nizhalkuthu. After this he has done 4 The People,Achuvinte Amma and Sheelabathi. Later on his debut film in Tamil was Chithiram Pesuthadi. He was an independent action hero in Malayalam film industry.He has done more than 20 films in Malayalam. Mugamoodi was his film in which he played negative character.
Later he did film Kaithi in which his improvement was shown to viewers and highly appreciated. He did appear in Film Vikram along with Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil. He is married to Manju Haridas who was a malyalam television host.
58 Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani is an Indian actor and director who works in Tamil and Telugu films. Born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Tamil Nadu. He holds a BSc degree in Mathematics from Rajapalayam Rajus College and a Bachelor of law from Ambedkar Law College. Later he focused on his acting career. At starting of his career he worked as assistant director in K. Balachander’s Paarthale Paravasam, Television serials Anni, Arasi, and Selvi.
As assistant director, he improved his direction field and directed films like Uyir Nanbanukku and Unnai Charanadaindhen. He got success in the direction of the films Naadodigal, Poraali, Nimirndhu Nil, and Appa. Later these films were remade in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages.
He did work in Telugu films as he directed two films Shambo Shiva Shambo and Janda Pai Kapiraju. His acting performance was reflected in the film Kaala along with Rajnikanth. He has won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Visaranai.
59 Sasikumar
Mahalingam Sasikumar better known as M.Sasikumar is an Indian actor, director, producer and singer who works in Tamil film industry. Born on 28 September 1974 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He did his schooling from St. Peters School, Kodaikanal.
After this he went for study Business administration at Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai. He made his debut with the film Subramaniapuram and then in Naadodigal. After that he produced a film Poraali and also acted on it.He did debut in a Malayalam film with Masters alongside Prithviraj.
He did improve his acting skills and put in more hard work into the film Tharai Thappattai, where he dislocated his hand while shooting for the climax. Later his second phase as a producer he produced many films like Pasanga, Easan, Poraali, Sundarapandian, Thalaimuraigal, Tharai Thappattai, Kidaari, Balle Vellaiyathevaa, and Kodiveeran. His film which was a blockbuster hit at the box office was Subramaniapuram.
60 Amitash Pradhan
Amitash Pradhan is an Indian actor working in the Tamil film industry. Born on 12 October 1990 in Dharwad, Karnataka. He did schooling at Bala Vidya Mandir. He holds Master’s degree in electronic media from Anna University. He pursued his acting classes at Anupam Kher’s institute in Mumbai. He was in touch with theatre plays from childhood and played many plays.
He perform in his school and college. His debut in Tamil film was Velaiyilla Pattadhari, it was a highest-gross film of that year and he was well appreciated. He then made his debut in a Telugu film with Bruce Lee – The Fighter. Later he did a Hollywood film as the lead called Heartbeats. He was cast in the film Vaanam Kottattum as a supporting actor. He played in few films till now but his upcoming projects are on the way. He is a singer too and sung cover song sing for the moment. On lockdown, he sang two more songs.
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61 Kalaiyarasan
Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan is an Indian actor working in Tamil film industry. Born on 20 February 1986 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He holds degree in Computer Applications from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. He was more keen passionate about acting so he went for it.
He came on screen with two films by same director, Nandalala and Mugamoodi. He did minor role in the film Attakathi and. Madha Yaanai Koottam. Madras was his breakthrough film and his performance was much praised. In 2016 he was seen alongside superstar Rajinikanth in the film Kabali. He did lead in Darling 2 and Raja Manthiri. He also done some solo lead films like Yeidhavan, Pattinapakkam and Uru. Later he did film Kaalakkoothu. He is married to Shanmuga Priya.
62 Ajmal Ameer
Ajmal Ameer is an Indian actor and former Physician who works in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. Born on 8 November 1985 in Aluva, Kerala. Ajmal studied in Ukraine for Medicine. Later he followed his passion for acting. He began his acting journey with the film Pranayakalam opposite Vimala Raman. Then he did the film Anjathe which was a commercial success, he was been awarded by Filmfare Awards South for his performance. He was cast in Malayalam film Madambi alongside Mohanlal.
Later on, he appeared in TN 07 AL 4777 and Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru. With the film Ko, he gained popularity and appreciation, and also won an award for that. He has done some disaster films including Karuppampatti and Vetri Selvan. However later he appeared in some other films like Iravukku Aayiram Kangal, Chithiram Pesuthadi 2, Devi 2, and Netrikann. He has some upcoming projects which are soon to release on the big screen. He is married to Renju and they both have a Son.
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