- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
List Of Popular Tamil Actresses: Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood has given some of the most talented and beloved actresses in the Indian film industry. Be it Nayanthara, known as the Lady Superstar, whose powerful performances in films like “Chandramukhi” and “Aramm” have earned her a massive fan following or Anushka Shetty who has made a huge fan base with her incredible performances in films like “Arundhati”, “Bahubali” and more.
Jyotika Suriya and Trisha Krishnan have also been a major name in the industry with their charm for years. Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Keerthy Suresh and others are some famous actresses who have made significant contributions to Tamil cinema, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Here is the list of the top 20 famous Tamil actresses with their photos and Net worth;
1. Nayanthara
Known as the Lady Superstar, Nayanthara hit the silver screen in 2003 with "Manassinakkare." Nayanthara was born Diana Mariam Kurian on November 18, 1984, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Her other iconic films include Chandramukhi, Aramm and Raja Rani. She has an estimated net worth of Rs200crore. She made her Hindi film debut with Shah Rukh Khan in the 2023 blockbuster film Jawan.
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2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
“Oo Anatava” fame Samantha Ruth Prabhu was born on April 28, 1987, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu began her career in 2010, appearing in "Ye Maaya Chesave" with Naga Chaitayana, now her ex-husband. Her other famous films are Theri, Mersal and Eega, which endeared her. Today, she has a net worth of around ₹101 crore.
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3. Anushka Shetty
Anushka Shetty, better known for her role in Bahubali made her debut with the film Super in 2005. She is best remembered for playing roles in the films Arundhati, Baahubalo, Rudhramadevi and more. Her net worth is around Rs133 crore. Anushka Shetty was born Sweety Shetty on November 7, 1981, in Mangalore, Karnataka.
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4. Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna, popularly known as Srivalli of Pushpa has also won audiences in Bollywood with her film Animal along with Ranbir Kapoor. Rashmika began her acting career with the film Kirik Party in 2016. She rose to fame through films such as Geetha Govindam, Pushpa and Dear Comrade. Rashmika was born on April 5, 1996, in Virajpet, Karnataka and now her net worth stands around ₹66 crores.
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5. Trisha Krishnan
Born on May 4, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Trisha Krishnan is a famous Tamil actress who made her debut in 1999 in the film “Jodi” as a supporting actress. Later, she gained fame with movies like Mounam Pesiyadhe, Ghilli and 96. Her net worth is approximately ₹85 crore.
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6. Keerthy Suresh
Keerthy Suresh is a famous Tamil and Telugu actress who made her debut in 2013 with Geethaanjali. She was a child actress in 2000. Films such as Mahanati, Remo and Nenu Sailaja brought her fame. Her current net worth is approximately Rs 41 crore. Her recent films were Baby John, Kalki and Raguthata.
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7. Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal is a prominent Tamil actress who made her film debut with "Kyun! Ho Gaya Na." With multiple blockbusters to her credit, she became successful with films like Magadheera, Thuppakki and Mersal. Her current net worth is around ₹80 crore. Kajal was born on June 19, 1985, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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8. Raashii Khanna
The Sabarmati Report and Yodha actress Raashii Khanna was born in New Delhi on November 30, 1990. She began her career in acting with the film "Madras Cafe" in 2013. She is known for her contribution to films like Tholi Prema, Imaikkaa Nodigal and Shaitan Ka Bachcha. She holds an approximate net worth of around ₹15 crores as of the date of assumption.
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9. Sai Pallavi
Born on May 9, 1992, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Sai Pallavi was raised in a Badaga-speaking family. She completed her medical studies at Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia. She became popular with her debut movie Premam, which was in Malayalam (2015). Besides that, she also appeared in some movies such as Maari 2 and NGK. According to Pinkvilla, Sai Pallavi's net worth is about Rs 47 Crore.
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10. Jyotika Suriya
Jyothika Sadanath Saravanan, a South Indian film actress is well-known for her work in Tamil movies. A few Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films have also included performances by her. Jyothika Saravanan was born on October 18, 1978 in Mumbai. Her net worth is around Rs 330 Crores.
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11. Amala Paul
Amala Paul is a famous Tamil actress who made her debut in 2008 with the film Neelathamara. Amala started working in supporting roles in several low-budget projects. Later films such as Mynaa, Ratsasan and Deiva Thirumagal have made her a well-known name now. Her estimated net worth is around ₹20 crore. Amala Paul was born on October 26, 1991, in Ernakulam, Kerala.
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12. Regina Cassandra
Regina Cassandra was born on December 13, 1990, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and started her acting career by hosting children's shows on Splash TV when she was only nine. She debuted in Tamil cinema in "Kanda Naal Mudhal" (2005) and soon rose to fame with Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, Maanagaram and Evaru. It is estimated that she has a net worth of about ₹14 crore.
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13. Priya Bhavani Shankar
Priya Bhavani Shankar is an Indian film actress who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. She has acted in several popular films including Monster, Meyaadha Maan, and Kadaikutty Singam. She worked as a news presenter on a news channel and was a prominent serial actress in Star Vijay Television's Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai. Her current net worth is Rs 8 Crore.
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14. Nivetha Pethuraj
Nivetha Pethuraj is a famous Tamil actress and model who started her career as a model, on April 11, 2015, she was crowned Miss India UAE after facing 15 contestants at the Al Raha Beach hotel in Abu Dhabi. She made her debut in a Tamil drama, Oru Naal Koothu. Born in Madurai, Nivetha Pethuraj is a Tamil girl, who settled in Dubai for over 13 years.
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15. Krithi Shetty
Krithi Shetty was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to a Tulu-speaking family from Mangalore, Karnataka, on September 21, 2003. She graduated with a degree in psychology while doing modelling and acting in commercials. Her silver screen debut was in the Telugu film "Uppena" (2021). She has acted in films including "Shyam Singha Roy" and "The Warrior." Her net worth is estimated at around ₹7 crore.
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16. Dushara Vijayan
Dushara Vijayan is a Tamil actress who was born on October 14, 1997, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She started modelling before making her transition to films, debuting with “Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari" in 2019, ultimately rising to fame with "Sarpatta Parambarai." Her net worth is around 3 million rupees.
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17. Aishwarya Rajesh
Born on January 10, 1990, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Aishwarya Rajesh comes from a family of movie background as her father, Rajesh, was an actor. She initially worked as a television presenter before making her movie debut with "Neethana Avan" in 2010. Some of her acclaimed works include Kaaka Muttai, Vada Chennai, and Kanaa. Her estimated net worth was close to ₹15 crores.
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18. Megha Akash
Megha Akash is a popular actress in Tamil films. She was born on the 26th of October, 1995, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and made her acting debut with the Telugu film "Lie" (2017) and gained recognition for her roles in Enai Noki Paayum Thota and Boomerang. She has an estimated net worth of ₹10 crore.
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19. Vani Bhojan
Vani Bhojan was born on October 28, 1988, in a small village in Tamil Nadu. She was raised in a middle-class family and developed a deep interest in acting at a young age. Initially, she opted to work as a software engineer but later drifted into the world of acting. She forayed into the Tamil television industry with the role in "Azhagiya Magal Tamil" and later moved on to films. She rose to fame for her performances in the films "Meesaya Murukku" and "Oh My Kadavule.”
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20. Vedhika
Vedhika is a Tamil actress who was originally from Andhra Pradesh but was raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She grew up in India and holds a degree in commerce. Vedhika made her first entry, unstable and unsure with 'Madrasi' in 2006. She later rose to fame with her performances in films like "Paradesi" and "Kaalal Pada" in Tamil, as well as in several other South Indian languages. She is known for her versatile roles in both commercial and art films.
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