# List of Tamil film actors

This list outlines the names of notable male film actors, who previously worked or are currently working in the Tamil film industry, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor.

## 1930s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1934 | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | Pavalakkodi | Ambikapathy (1937), Haridas (1944), Amarakavi (1952) |
| 1936 | P. U. Chinnappa | Chandrakantha | Uthama Puthiran (1940), Harichandra (1944), Jagathalapratapan (1944) |
| 1936 | M. G. Ramachandran | Sathi Leelavathi | Nadodi Mannan (1958), Rickshawkaran (1971), Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) |

## 1940s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1946 | M. N. Nambiar | Vidyapathi | Nadodi Mannan (1958), Enga Veettu Pillai (1965), Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975) |
| 1947 | Gemini Ganesan | Miss Malini | Vanjikottai Valiban (1958), Kalyana Parisu (1959), Naan Avanillai (1974) |
| 1947 | M. K. Mustafa | Kanjan | Abimanyu (1948), Kaithi (1951), Sivagangai Seemai (1959), Harichandra (1968) |

## 1950s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1952 | Sivaji Ganesan | Parasakthi | Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959), Deiva Magan (1969), Mudhal Mariyathai (1985) |
| 1952 | S. S. Rajendran | Parasakthi | Mudhalali (1957), Poompuhar (1964), Pazhani (1965) |
| 1954 | M. R. Radha | Ratha Kanneer | Paava Mannippu (1961), Bale Pandiya (1962), Karpagam (1963) |
| 1957 | R. Muthuraman | Karpukkarasi | Nenjil Or Aalayam (1962), Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964), Ooty Varai Uravu (1967) |

## 1960s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1960 | Kamal Haasan | Arangetram | Moondram Pirai (1983), Nayakan (1987), Indian (1996),Dasavathaaram(2008),Vikram(2022) |
| 1963 | A. V. M. Rajan | Naanum Oru Penn | Veera Abhimanyu (1965), Thillana Mohanambal (1968), Dheivam (1972) |
| 1964 | Ravichandran | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Adhey Kangal (1967), Justice Viswanathan (1971), Sabatham (1971) |
| 1965 | Sivakumar | Kaakum Karangal | Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari (1979), Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Marupakkam (1990) |
| 1965 | Jaishankar | Iravum Pagalum | Vallavan Oruvan (1966), CID Shankar (1970), Nootrukku Nooru (1971) |

## 1970s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1973 | Vijaykumar | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974), Agni Natchathiram (1988), Nattamai (1994) |
| 1975 | Rajinikanth | Apoorva Raagangal | Mullum Malarum (1978), Baashha (1995),Sivaji (2007), Enthiran (2010),Kabali (2016),2.0 (2018),Jailer (2023) |
| 1978 | Sathyaraj | Sattam En Kaiyil | Vedham Pudhithu (1987), Amaithipadai (1994), Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) |
| 1978 | Sarath Babu | Nizhal Nijamagiradhu | Mullum Malarum (1978), Nenjathai Killathe (1980), Muthu (1995) |
| 1978 | Sudhakar | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979), Enga Ooru Rasathi (1980), Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980) |
| 1978 | Vijayan | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Uthiripookkal (1979), Pasi (1979), Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) |
| 1979 | Rajesh | Kanni Paruvathile | Andha 7 Naatkal (1981), Anal Kaatru (1983), Achamillai Achamillai (1984) |
| 1979 | Bhagyaraj | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), Chinna Veedu (1985), Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995) |
| 1979 | Vijayakanth | Inikkum Ilamai | Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981), Captain Prabhakaran (1991), Ramanaa (2002) |
| 1979 | Pratap Pothen | Azhiyatha Kolangal | Moodu Pani (1980), Nenjathai Killathe (1980), Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985) |
| 1979 | Suman | Neechal Kulam | Ellam Inba Mayyam (1981), Sivaji (2007), Kuruvi (2008), Aegan (2008),Varisu (2023) |

## 1980s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1980 | Mohan | Moodu Pani | Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982), Mouna Ragam (1986), Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1987) |
| 1980 | Raveendran | Oru Thalai Ragam | Echchil Iravugal (1982), En Priyame (1983), Adutha Varisu (1983) |
| 1980 | Shankar | Oru Thalai Ragam | Sujatha (1980), Kanalukku Karaiyethu (1982), Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile (1989) |
| 1980 | Chandrasekhar | Oru Thalai Ragam | Palaivana Solai (1981), Oomai Vizhigal (1986), Nanba Nanba (2002) |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal Ravi | Nizhalgal | Nayakan (1987), Ore Oru Gramathiley (1989), Adhisaya Manithan (1990) |
| 1980 | S. Ve. Sekhar | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (1981), Manal Kayiru (1982), Poove Poochooda Vaa (1985) |
| 1981 | Rajeev | Rail Payanangalil | Palaivana Solai (1981), Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal (1982), Chain Jayapal (1985) |
| 1981 | Visu | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985), Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram (1986), Varavu Nalla Uravu (1990) |
| 1981 | Thiagarajan | Alaigal Oivathillai | Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983), Neengal Kettavai (1984), Salem Vishnu (1990) |
| 1981 | Karthik | Alaigal Oivathillai | Agni Natchathiram (1988), Ponnumani (1993), Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) |
| 1981 | Suresh | Panneer Pushpangal | Manjal Nila (1982), Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983), Hello Yaar Pesurathu (1985) |
| 1982 | Prabhu | Sangili | Chinna Thambi (1992), Duet (1994), Chandramukhi (2005) |
| 1982 | Prem Menon | Krodham | Vetri Karangal (1991), Andha Naal (1996), Krodham 2 (2000) |
| 1982 | Raghuvaran | Ezhavathu Manithan | Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990), Baashha (1994), Mudhalvan (1999) |
| 1983 | Bhanu Chander | Silk Silk Silk | Neengal Kettavai (1984), Veedu (1988), Thimiru (2006) |
| 1983 | T. Rajendar | Thangaikkor Geetham | Mythili Ennai Kaathali (1986), Oru Thayin Sabhatham (1987), En Thangai Kalyani (1988) |
| 1983 | Anand Babu | Thangaikkor Geetham | Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990), Pudhu Vasantham (1990), Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993) |
| 1983 | Pandiyan | Mann Vasanai | Pudhumai Penn (1984), Aan Paavam (1985), Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) |
| 1984 | Arjun | Nandri | Gentleman (1993), Jai Hind (1994), Mudhalvan (1999) |
| 1984 | Murali | Poovilangu | Pagal Nilavu (1985), Pudhu Vasantham (1990), Idhayam (1991) |
| 1985 | Pandiarajan | Aan Paavam | Paatti Sollai Thattathe (1998), Gopala Gopala (1996), Anjathe (2008) |
| 1985 | Arun Pandian | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Oomai Vizhigal (1986), Inaindha Kaigal (1990), Devan (2002) |
| 1986 | Ramarajan | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987), Karagattakaran (1989), Amman Kovil Vaasalile (1996) |
| 1986 | Rahman | Nilave Malare | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989), Sangamam (1999), Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) |
| 1986 | Raja | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Pudhu Vasantham (1990), Captain Magal (1993), Karuththamma (1994) |
| 1987 | Ramesh Aravind | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Keladi Kanmani (1990), Duet (1994), Panchathantiram (2002) |
| 1987 | Ramki | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Inaindha Kaigal (1990), Rajali (1996), Irattai Roja (1996) |
| 1987 | Nassar | Kavithai Paada Neramillai | Nayakan (1987), Avatharam (1995), Saivam (2014) |
| 1987 | Charan Raj | Neethikku Thandanai | Naan Sonnathey Sattam (1988), Adhu Antha Kaalam (1988), Gentleman (1993) |
| 1987 | Vivek | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Kaadhal Mannan (1998), Run (2002), Brindavanam (2017) |
| 1988 | Sarathkumar | Kan Simittum Neram | Nattamai (1994), Surya Vamsam (1997), Muni 2: Kanchana (2011) |
| 1988 | Livingston | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Sundara Purushan (1996), Sollamale (1998), En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri (2001) |
| 1989 | Rajkiran | Enne Petha Raasa | Aranmanai Kili (1993), Nandha (2001), Pa Paandi (2017) |
| 1989 | Parthiban | Pudhiya Paadhai | Bharathi Kannamma (1997), Azhagi (2002), Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) |

## 1990s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1990 | Mammootty | Mounam Sammadham | Azhagan (1991), Thalapathi (1991), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) |
| 1990 | Anand | Nila Pennae | Thalaivasal (1992), Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Avathara Purushan (1996) |
| 1990 | Vignesh | Avanga Namma Ooru Ponnuga | Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993), Raman Abdullah (1997), Soori (2003) |
| 1990 | Vikram | En Kadhal Kanmani | Sethu (1999), Pithamagan (2003), Anniyan (2005) |
| 1990 | Prashanth | Vaigasi Poranthachu | Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Jeans (1998), Ponnar Shankar (2011) |
| 1991 | Napoleon | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Seevalaperi Pandi (1994), Asuran (1995), Ettupatti Rasa (1997) |
| 1991 | Selva | Aatha Un Koyilile | Sakthivel (1994), Nattupura Pattu (1996), Golmaal (1998) |
| 1991 | Vadivelu | En Rasavin Manasile | Kadhalan (1994), Winner (2003), Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006) |
| 1991 | Arvind Swamy | Thalapathi | Roja (1992), Bombay (1994), Thani Oruvan (2010) |
| 1992 | Saravanan | Pondatti Rajyam | Nallathe Nadakkum (1993), Thaai Manasu (1994), Paruthiveeran (2007) |
| 1992 | Vijay | Naalaiya Theerpu | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Mersal (2017), Leo(2023) |
| 1992 | Vineeth | Aavarampoo | May Madham (1994), Kadhal Desam (1996), Chandramukhi (2005) |
| 1993 | Suresh Menon | Pudhiya Mugam | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018), Kaalidas (2019), Koogle Kuttappa (2022) |
| 1993 | Jayaram | Gokulam | Murai Maman (1995), Thenali (2000), Julie Ganapathi (2003) |
| 1993 | Ranjith | Pon Vilangu | Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994), Maru Malarchi (1998), Bheeshmar (2003) |
| 1993 | Ajith Kumar | Amaravathi | Aasai (1995), Vaali (1999), Mankatha (2011) |
| 1994 | Prakash Raj | Duet | Iruvar (1997), Ghilli (2004), Kanchivaram (2009) |
| 1994 | Prabhu Deva | Indhu | Kaadhalan (1994), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001) |
| 1994 | Karan | Nammavar | Raman Abdullah (1997), Color Kanavugal (1998), Kokki (2006) |
| 1995 | Arun Vijay | Murai Mappillai | Pandavar Bhoomi (2001), Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012), Yennai Arindhaal (2015) |
| 1995 | Jackie Shroff | Rangeela | Bigil (2019) |
| 1995 | Aamir Khan | Rangeela | Coolie(2025) |
| 1996 | Abbas | Kadhal Desam | V.I.P. (1997), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Aanandham (2001) |
| 1997 | Suriya | Nerukku Ner | Kaakha Kaakha (2003), Ghajini (2005), Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) |
| 1997 | Mohanlal | Iruvar | Pop Corn (2003), Jilla (2014), Kaappan (2019) |
| 1999 | Kunal | Kadhalar Dhinam | Paarvai Ondre Podhume (2001), Punnagai Desam (2002), Super Da (2004) |
| 1999 | Manoj Bharathiraja | Taj Mahal | Samudhiram (2001), Alli Arjuna (2002), Annakodi (2013) |
| 1999 | Hamsavardhan | Maanaseega Kadhal | Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001), Junior Senior (2002), Manthiran (2005) |
| 1999 | Jai Akash | Rojavanam | Roja Kootam (2002), Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu (2003), Amudhae (2005) |

## 2000s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 2000 | Madhavan | Alaipayuthey | Minnale (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Irudhi Suttru (2016) |
| 2000 | Shah Rukh Khan | Hey Ram | Jawan (2023) |
| 2000 | Dino Morea | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Solo (2017), Agent (2023) |
| 2001 | Raghava Lawrence | Parthale Paravasam | Muni (2007), Muni 2: Kanchana (2011), Kanchana 2 (2015) |
| 2001 | Shaam | 12B | Lesa Lesa (2003), Iyarkai (2003), Ullam Ketkumae (2005), Varisu (2023) |
| 2001 | Suniel Shetty | 12B | Darbar (2020) |
| 2002 | Dhanush | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Aadukalam (2011), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Asuran (2019) |
| 2002 | Jeevan | University | Kaaka Kaaka (2003), Thiruttu Payale (2006), Naan Avanillai (2007) |
| 2002 | Prasanna | Five Star | Azhagiya Theeye (2004), Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005), Kalyana Samayal Saadham (2013) |
| 2002 | Cheran | Solla Marandha Kadhai | Autograph (2004), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Yuddham Sei (2011) |
| 2002 | Silambarasan | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Manmadhan (2004), Vallavan (2006), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2011) |
| 2002 | Srikanth | Roja Kootam | Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Kana Kandaen (2005), Nanban (2012) |
| 2002 | Nandha | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Eeram (2009), Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010), Vellore Maavattam (2011) |
| 2002 | Richard | Kadhal Virus | Naalai (2006), Pen Singam (2010), Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) |
| 2002 | Ramana | Style | Meesai Madhavan (2005), Ajantha (2009), Meaghamann (2014) |
| 2003 | Jiiva | Aasai Aasaiyai | Raam (2005), Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Ko (2011) |
| 2003 | Sibi Sathyaraj | Student Number 1 | Lee (2007), Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014), Sathya (2017) |
| 2003 | Jayam Ravi | Jayam | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (2004), Peranmai (2009), Thani Oruvan (2015) |
| 2003 | Siddharth | Boys | Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004), Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) |
| 2003 | Bharath | Boys | Kaadhal (2004), Em Magan (2006), Veyyil (2006) |
| 2003 | Thaman S | Boys | |
| 2003 | Manikandan | Boys | Maharaja (2024) |
| 2003 | Nakul | Boys | Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008), Maasilamani (2009), Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum (2015) |
| 2004 | S. J. Suryah | New | Isai (2015), Mersal (2017), Monster (2019) |
| 2004 | Vishal | Chellamae | Sandakozhi (2005), Avan Ivan (2011), Thupparivaalan (2017) |
| 2004 | Karthik Kumar | Vaanam Vasappadum | Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005), Poi Solla Porom (2008), Pasanga 2 (2015) |
| 2004 | Ravi Krishna | 7G Rainbow Colony | Sukran (2005), Kedi (2006), Aaranya Kaandam (2011) |
| 2004 | Santhanam | Manmadhan | Arai En 305-il Kadavul (2008), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013) |
| 2005 | Jithan Ramesh | Jithan | Jerry (2006), Madurai Veeran (2007), Osthe (2012) |
| 2005 | Vikranth | Karka Kasadara | Pandianadu (2013), Thakka Thakka (2015), Thondan (2017) |
| 2005 | Prithviraj | Kana Kandaen | Mozhi (2007), Raavanan (2010), Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) |
| 2005 | Navdeep | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Nenjil Jil Jil (2006), A Aa E Ee (2009), Solla Solla Inikkum (2009) |
| 2005 | Arya | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Naan Kadavul (2009), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) |
| 2006 | Narain | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Pallikoodam (2007), Anjathe (2008), Mugamoodi (2012) |
| 2006 | Natty | Naalai | Muthukku Muthaaga (2011), Sathuranga Vettai (2014), Richie (2017) |
| 2006 | Sundar C | Thalai Nagaram | Veerappu (2007), Sandai (2008), Aranmanai (2014) |
| 2006 | Vishnu Priyan | Ilakkanam | Kadhal Meipada (2011), Arya Surya (2013), Angali Pangali (2016) |
| 2007 | Ashok Kumar | Muruga | Pidichirukku (2008), Kadhal Solla Aasai (2014), Gangs of Madras (2018) |
| 2007 | Karthi | Paruthiveeran | Paiyaa (2010), Madras (2014), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) |
| 2007 | Vinay | Unnale Unnale | Jayamkondaan (2008), Aranmanai (2014), Doctor (2021) |
| 2007 | Jai | Chennai 600028 | Subramaniapuram (2008), Engaeyum Eppothum (2011), Raja Rani (2013) |
| 2007 | Shiva | Chennai 600028 | Thamizh Padam (2010), Kalakalappu (2012), Vanakkam Chennai (2013) |
| 2007 | Vijay Vasanth | Chennai 600028 | Naadodigal (2009), Ennamo Nadakkudhu (2014), Chennai 600028 II (2016) |
| 2007 | Shakthi Vasudevan | Thottal Poo Malarum | Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar (2008), Ninaithale Inikkum (2009), Shivalinga (2017) |
| 2007 | Kishore | Polladhavan | Aadukalam (2011), Haridas (2013), Visaranai (2016) |
| 2007 | Aadhi | Mirugam | Eeram (2009), Aravaan (2012), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) |
| 2007 | Naveen Chandra | Pazhaniappa Kalloori | Koottam (2014), Sarabham (2014), Sivappu (2015) |
| 2008 | Ajmal Ameer | Anjathe | TN 07 AL 4777 (2009), Ko (2011), Karuppampatti (2013) |
| 2008 | Sathya | Valluvan Vasuki | Sirithal Rasipen (2009), Nellu (2010), Maharaja (2011) |
| 2008 | Samuthirakani | Subramaniapuram | Visaranai (2016), Appa (2016), Thondan (2017) |
| 2008 | Sasikumar | Subramaniapuram | Naadodigal (2009), Sundarapandian (2012), Tharai Thappattai (2016) |
| 2008 | Vaibhav | Saroja | Mankatha (2011), Kappal (2014), Meyaadha Maan (2017) |
| 2008 | Kreshna | Alibhabha | Kazhugu (2012), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), Pandigai (2017) |
| 2008 | Shanthanu Bhagyaraj | Sakkarakatti | Siddu +2 (2010), Kandaen (2011), Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017) |
| 2008 | Ganesh Venkatraman | Abhiyum Naanum | Unnaipol Oruvan (2009), Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Thani Oruvan (2015) |
| 2009 | Sharwanand | Kadhalna Summa Illai | Engeyum Eppodhum (2011), JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (2015), Kanam (2022) |
| 2009 | Vishnu Vishal | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Neerparavai (2012), Jeeva (2014), Indru Netru Naalai (2015), Ratsasan (2018) |
| 2009 | Vimal | Pasanga | Kalavani (2010), Kalakalappu (2012), Manjapai (2014) |

## 2010s

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 2010 | Aari | Rettaisuzhi | Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012), Nedunchaalai (2014), Maya (2015) |
| 2010 | Mahesh | Angadi Theru | Yasakhan (2014), Buddhanin Sirippu (2015), Vattakara (2022) |
| 2010 | Atharvaa | Baana Kaathadi | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012), Paradesi (2013), Kanithan (2016) |
| 2010 | Rahul Ravindran | Moscowin Kavery | Vinmeengal (2012), Vanakkam Chennai (2013), U Turn (2018) |
| 2010 | Arulnithi | Vamsam | Mouna Guru (2011), Demonte Colony (2015), Brindavanam (2017) |
| 2010 | Harish Kalyan | Sindhu Samaveli | Poriyaalan (2014), Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2017), Dharala Prabhu (2020) |
| 2010 | Vidharth | Thottupaar | Mynaa (2010), Kuttrame Thandanai (2016), Kurangu Bommai (2017) |
| 2010 | Rathan Mouli | Unnaiye Kadhalipen | 13 aam Pakkam Parkka (2015), Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (2016), Arasakulam (2017) |
| 2010 | Vijay Sethupathi | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Pizza (2012), Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), Vikram Vedha (2017),Vikram (2022),Jawan (2023) |
| 2011 | Ashwin Kakumanu | Nadunisi Naaygal | Mankatha (2011), Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), Zero (2016) |
| 2012 | Sivakarthikeyan | Marina | Ethir Neechal (2013), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), Remo (2016),Doctor (2021),Ayalaan (2024) |
| 2012 | Vivek Rajgopal | Naanga | Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal (2014), Echcharikkai (2018), Jasper (2022) |
| 2012 | Karunakaran | Kalakalappu | Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), Uppu Karuvaadu (2015) |
| 2012 | Sri | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Onaayum Aatukuttiyum (2013), Vil Ambu (2016), Maanagaram (2017) |
| 2012 | Udhayanidhi Stalin | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014), Nannbenda (2015), Manithan (2016) |
| 2012 | Dinesh | Attakathi | Cuckoo (2014), Thirudan Police (2014), Visaranai (2016) |
| 2012 | Vijay Antony | Naan | Salim (2014), Pichaikkaran (2016), Yaman (2017) |
| 2012 | Vikram Prabhu | Kumki | Ivan Veramathiri (2013), Arima Nambi (2014), Sigaram Thodu (2014) |
| 2013 | Gautham Karthik | Kadal | Vai Raja Vai (2015), Rangoon (2017), Hara Hara Mahadevaki (2017) |
| 2013 | Ashok Selvan | Soodhu Kavvum | Pizza 2: The Villa (2013), Thegidi (2014), Kootathil Oruthan (2017) |
| 2013 | Bobby Simha | Soodhu Kavvum | Jigarthanda (2014), Ko 2 (2016), Iraivi (2016) |
| 2013 | Sundeep Kishan | Yaaruda Mahesh | Maanagaram (2017), Nenjil Thunivirundhal (2017), Maayavan (2017) |
| 2013 | RJ Balaji | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | LKG (2019), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Veetla Vishesham (2022) |
| 2013 | Rana Daggubati | Arrambam | Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), Bangalore Naatkal (2016), Kaadan (2021) |
| 2013 | Kathir | Madha Yaanai Koottam | Vikram Vedha (2017), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Bigil (2019) |
| 2014 | Dulquer Salmaan | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020), Hey Sinamika (2022) |
| 2014 | Santhosh Prathap | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Dhayam (2017), Pancharaaksharam (2019), Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) |
| 2014 | Kalaiyarasan | Madras | Kabali (2016), Adhe Kangal (2017), Jagame Thandhiram (2021) |
| 2015 | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Darling | Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015), Pencil (2016), Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019) |
| 2015 | Dhruvva | Thilagar | Kadhal Kasakuthaiya (2017), Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018), Devadas Brothers (2021) |
| 2015 | Linga | Chennai Ungalai Anbudan Varaverkirathu | Penguin (2020), Parole (2022), Udanpaal (2022) |
| 2016 | R. K. Suresh | Tharai Thappattai | Billa Pandi (2018), Vettai Naai (2021), Visithiran (2022) |
| 2016 | Gokul Anand | Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam | Chennai 2 Singapore (2017), Pancharaaksharam (2019), Theeviram (2020) |
| 2016 | R. S. Karthiik | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Peechankai (2017), Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam (2021), Parole |
| 2016 | Kalidas Jayaram | Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020), Oru Pakka Kathai (2020), Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) |
| 2017 | Vetri | 8 Thottakkal | Jiivi (2019), C/O Kaadhal (2021), Jiivi 2 (2022) |
| 2017 | Hiphop Tamizha Adhi | Meesaya Murukku | Natpe Thunai (2019), Naan Sirithal (2020), Anbarivu (2022) |
| 2018 | Akshay Kumar | 2.0 | |
| 2019 | Dhruv Vikram | Adithya Varma | Varmaa(2020), Mahaan(2022) |

## 2020's

| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 2020 | VJ Rakshan | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | |
| 2020 | Sikkil Gurucharan | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | |
| 2021 | Subhash Selvam | Thittam Irandu | |
| 2021 | Rohit Saraf | Kamali from Nadukkaveri | Thug Life(2025) |
| 2022 | Sarjano Khalid | Cobra | |
| 2022 | Roshan Mathew | Cobra | |
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