Most Famous Actors in Tamil Cinema 2025

Author Rajeswari Shankar | Published: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 06:45 PM [IST]

Tamil cinema, celebrated for its vibrant storytelling, cultural depth, and cinematic innovation, remains a powerful force in 2025. This year, Kollywood continues to shine with an exciting mix of legendary stars and rising actors who bring energy, emotion, and excellence to the screen. These actors are known not only for their box-office appeal but also for their commitment to meaningful storytelling and diverse roles. Whether through mass entertainers or critically acclaimed dramas, Tamil cinema’s finest continue to captivate audiences, redefine stardom, and push the boundaries of the industry.

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Vijay

Dhanush

Vikram

Rajinikanth

12th December 1950

Known As : Actor/Singer/Story/Producer

Popular Movies : Coolie, Lal Salaam, Vettaiyan

Biography:

Rajinikanth (aka Superstar Rajinikanth) is one of the most influential and bankable movie stars in Indian cinema. Rajinikanth's mass popularity and appeal are ...

Kamal Haasan

7th November 1954

Known As : Actor/Singer/Producer/Director/Lyricst

Popular Movies : Thug Life, Thug Life, Meiyazhagan

Biography:

Kamal Haasan aka Kamal Hassan, well known as Universal Hero by the fans, a Tamilian by birth, is an Indian film actor and director, considered among the ...

Vijay

22nd June 1974

Known As : Actor/Singer

Popular Movies : The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), Varisu

Biography:

Vijay (aka) Joseph Vijay is a Tamil film actor and playback singer. As a child artist, he played many minor, uncredited roles in films produced by his father, ...

Ajith Kumar

1st May 1971

Known As : Actor

Popular Movies : Vidaamuyarchi, Good Bad Ugly, Thunivu

Biography:

Ajith Kumar's a Tamil film actor and car racer, born as the middle child in Hyderabad to a Tamil father and a Sindhi mother. He has acted in many Tamil, ...

Dhanush

28th July 1983

Known As : Actor/Singer/Lyricst/Producer/Director/Story/Dialogues/Screenplay

Popular Movies : Idli Kadai, Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), Idli Kadai

Biography:

Dhanush is a Tamil actor who was born on July 28, 1984. Venkatesh Prabhu is his birth name. He is the son of director Kasthuri Raja and the younger brother of ...

Suriya Sivakumar

23rd July 1975

Known As : Actor/Singer/Producer

Popular Movies : Retro, Retro, Meiyazhagan

Biography:

Saravanan alias Suriya Sivakumar is popularly known as Suriya and is an Indian actor in the Tamil film industry. He is well known for his versatile roles in ...

Vijay Sethupathi

16th January 1978

Known As : Actor/Producer/Singer/Story/Dialogues

Popular Movies : Gandhi Talks, Kadhal Kadhai Sollava, Thalaivan Thalaivii

Biography:

Vijay Sethupathi is a South Indian film actor who has worked predominantly in the Tamil movie industry. For over five years, he worked as a background actor ...

Sivakarthikeyan

17th February 1985

Known As : Actor/Singer/Producer/Lyricst

Popular Movies : Thaai Kizhavi, Parasakthi, Madharaasi

Biography:

Sivakarthikeyan is a South Indian film actor, playback singer, and producer best known for his Tamil movies. He began his media career as a participant on ...

Silambarasan

3rd February 1983

Known As : Singer/Actor/Lyricst/Director/Music Director/Producer

Popular Movies : They Call Him OG, Aaromaley, Thug Life

Biography:

Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, also known by his stage name Simbu or by his initials S. T. R, is an Indian actor, lyricist & playback singer, and director in ...

Vikram

17th April 1966

Known As : Actor/Singer

Popular Movies : Veera Dheera Sooran (Part 2), Thangalaan, Ponniyin Selvan 2

Biography:

Chiyaan Vikram is an Indian film actor who starred in a number of top-grossing Tamil films and is currently one of the reigning lead actors of Tamil cinema. ...