| Year | Name | Debut film | class=unsortable | 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), (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) | |
| Year | Name | Debut film | class=unsortable | 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), (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) | |
| Year | Name | Debut film | class=unsortable | Other notable films |
|---|
| 1990 | Mammootty | Mounam Sammadham | Azhagan (1991), Thalapathi (1991), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) |
| Anand | Nila Pennae | Thalaivasal (1992), Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Avathara Purushan (1996) |
| Vignesh | Avanga Namma Ooru Ponnuga | Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993), Raman Abdullah (1997), Soori (2003) |
| Vikram | En Kadhal Kanmani | Sethu (1999), Pithamagan (2003), Anniyan (2005) |
| 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) |
| Selva | Aatha Un Koyilile | Sakthivel (1994), Nattupura Pattu (1996), Golmaal (1998) |
| Vadivelu | En Rasavin Manasile | Kadhalan (1994), Winner (2003), Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006) |
| Arvind Swamy | Thalapathi | Roja (1992), Bombay (1994), Thani Oruvan (2010) |
| 1992 | Saravanan | Pondatti Rajyam | Nallathe Nadakkum (1993), Thaai Manasu (1994), Paruthiveeran (2007) |
| Vijay | Naalaiya Theerpu | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Mersal (2017), Leo(2023) |
| Vineeth | Aavarampoo | May Madham (1994), Kadhal Desam (1996), Chandramukhi (2005) |
| 1993 | Suresh Menon | Pudhiya Mugam | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018), Kaalidas (2019), Koogle Kuttappa (2022) |
| Jayaram | Gokulam | Murai Maman (1995), Thenali (2000), Julie Ganapathi (2003) |
| Ranjith | Pon Vilangu | Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994), Maru Malarchi (1998), Bheeshmar (2003) |
| Ajith Kumar | Amaravathi | Aasai (1995), Vaali (1999), Mankatha (2011) |
| 1994 | Prakash Raj | Duet | Iruvar (1997), Ghilli (2004), Kanchivaram (2009) |
| Prabhu Deva | Indhu | Kaadhalan (1994), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001) |
| Karan | Nammavar | Raman Abdullah (1997), Color Kanavugal (1998), Kokki (2006) |
| 1995 | Arun Vijay | Murai Mappillai | Pandavar Bhoomi (2001), Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012), Yennai Arindhaal (2015) |
| 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) |
| Mohanlal | Iruvar | Pop Corn (2003), Jilla (2014), Kaappan (2019) |
| 1999 | Kunal | Kadhalar Dhinam | Paarvai Ondre Podhume (2001), Punnagai Desam (2002), Super Da (2004) |
| Manoj Bharathiraja | Taj Mahal | Samudhiram (2001), Alli Arjuna (2002), Annakodi (2013) |
| Hamsavardhan | Maanaseega Kadhal | Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001), Junior Senior (2002), Manthiran (2005) |
| Jai Akash | Rojavanam | Roja Kootam (2002), Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu (2003), Amudhae (2005) | |
| Year | Name | Debut film | class=unsortable | Other notable films |
|---|
| 2000 | Madhavan | Alaipayuthey | Minnale (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Irudhi Suttru (2016) |
| 2001 | Raghava Lawrence | Parthale Paravasam | Muni (2007), (2011), Kanchana 2 (2015) |
| Shaam | 12B | Lesa Lesa (2003), Iyarkai (2003), Ullam Ketkumae (2005) |
| 2002 | Dino Morea | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Solo (2017), Agent (2023) |
| Dhanush | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Aadukalam (2011), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Asuran (2019) |
| Jeevan | University | Kaaka Kaaka (2003), Thiruttu Payale (2006), Naan Avanillai (2007) |
| Prasanna | Five Star | Azhagiya Theeye (2004), Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005), Kalyana Samayal Saadham (2013) |
| Cheran | Solla Marandha Kadhai | Autograph (2004), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Yuddham Sei (2011) |
| Silambarasan | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Manmadhan (2004), Vallavan (2006), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2011) |
| Srikanth | Roja Kootam | Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Kana Kandaen (2005), Nanban (2012) |
| Nandha | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Eeram (2009), Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010), Vellore Maavattam (2011) |
| Kadhal Virus | Naalai (2006), Pen Singam (2010), Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) |
| Ramana | Style | Meesai Madhavan (2005), Ajantha (2009), Meaghamann (2014) |
| 2003 | Jiiva | Aasai Aasaiyai | Raam (2005), Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Ko (2011) |
| Sibi Sathyaraj | Student Number 1 | Lee (2007), Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014), Sathya (2017) |
| Jayam Ravi | Jayam | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (2004), Peranmai (2009), Thani Oruvan (2015) |
| Siddharth | Boys | Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004), Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) |
| Bharath | Kaadhal (2004), Em Magan (2006), Veyyil (2006) |
| Nakul | Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008), Maasilamani (2009), Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum (2015) |
| 2004 | S. J. Surya | New | Isai (2015), Mersal (2017), Monster (2019) |
| Vishal | Chellamae | Sandakozhi (2005), Avan Ivan (2011), Thupparivaalan (2017) |
| Karthik Kumar | Vaanam Vasappadum | Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005), Poi Solla Porom (2008), Pasanga 2 (2015) |
| Ravi Krishna | 7G Rainbow Colony | Sukran (2005), Kedi (2006), Aaranya Kaandam (2011) |
| 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) |
| Vikranth | Karka Kasadara | Pandianadu (2013), Thakka Thakka (2015), Thondan (2017) |
| Prithviraj | Kana Kandaen | Mozhi (2007), Raavanan (2010), Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) |
| Arinthum Ariyamalum | Nenjil Jil Jil (2006), A Aa E Ee (2009), Solla Solla Inikkum (2009) |
| Arya | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Naan Kadavul (2009), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) |
| 2006 | Narain | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Pallikoodam (2007), Anjathe (2008), Mugamoodi (2012) |
| Natty | Naalai | Muthukku Muthaaga (2011), Sathuranga Vettai (2014), Richie (2017) |
| Sundar C. | Thalai Nagaram | Veerappu (2007), Sandai (2008), Aranmanai (2014) |
| 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) |
| Karthi | Paruthiveeran | Paiyaa (2010), Madras (2014), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) |
| Vinay | Unnale Unnale | Jayamkondaan (2008), Aranmanai (2014), Doctor (2021) |
| Jai | Chennai 600028 | Subramaniapuram (2008), Engaeyum Eppothum (2011), Raja Rani (2013) |
| Shiva | Thamizh Padam (2010), Kalakalappu (2012), Vanakkam Chennai (2013) |
| Vijay Vasanth | 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) |
| Kishore | Polladhavan | Aadukalam (2011), Haridas (2013), Visaranai (2016) |
| Aadhi | Mirugam | Eeram (2009), Aravaan (2012), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) |
| Naveen Chandra | Pazhaniappa Kalloori | Koottam (2014), Sarabham (2014), Sivappu (2015) |
| 2008 | Ajmal Ameer | Anjathe | TN 07 AL 4777 (2009), Ko (2011), Karuppampatti (2013) |
| Sathya | Valluvan Vasuki | Sirithal Rasipen (2009), Nellu (2010), Maharaja (2011) |
| Samuthirakani | Subramaniapuram | Visaranai (2016), Appa (2016), Thondan (2017) |
| Sasikumar | Subramaniapuram | Naadodigal (2009), Sundarapandian (2012), Tharai Thappattai (2016) |
| Vaibhav | Saroja | Mankatha (2011), Kappal (2014), Meyaadha Maan (2017) |
| Kreshna | Alibhabha | Kazhugu (2012), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), Pandigai (2017) |
| Shanthanu Bhagyaraj | Sakkarakatti | Siddu +2 (2010), Kandaen (2011), Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017) |
| 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) |
| Vishnu Vishal | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Neerparavai (2012), Jeeva (2014), Indru Netru Naalai (2015), Ratsasan (2018) |
| Vimal | Pasanga | Kalavani (2010), Kalakalappu (2012), Manjapai (2014) | |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
|---|
| 2010 | Aari | Rettaisuzhi | Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012), Nedunchaalai (2014), Maya (2015) |
| Mahesh | Angadi Theru | Yasakhan (2014), Buddhanin Sirippu (2015), Vattakara (2022) |
| Atharvaa | Baana Kaathadi | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012), Paradesi (2013), Kanithan (2016) |
| Rahul Ravindran | Moscowin Kavery | Vinmeengal (2012), Vanakkam Chennai (2013), U Turn (2018) |
| Arulnithi | Vamsam | Mouna Guru (2011), Demonte Colony (2015), Brindavanam (2017) |
| Harish Kalyan | Sindhu Samaveli | Poriyaalan (2014), Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2017), Dharala Prabhu (2020) |
| Vidharth | Thottupaar | Mynaa (2010), Kuttrame Thandanai (2016), Kurangu Bommai (2017) |
| Rathan Mouli | Unnaiye Kadhalipen | 13 aam Pakkam Parkka (2015), Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (2016), Arasakulam (2017) |
| 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) |
| Vivek Rajgopal | Naanga | Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal (2014), Echcharikkai (2018), Jasper (2022) |
| Karunakaran[2] | Kalakalappu | Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014), Uppu Karuvaadu (2015) |
| Sri | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Onaayum Aatukuttiyum (2013), Vil Ambu (2016), Maanagaram (2017) |
| Udhayanidhi Stalin | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014), Nannbenda (2015), Manithan (2016) |
| Dinesh | Attakathi | Cuckoo (2014), Thirudan Police (2014), Visaranai (2016) |
| Vijay Antony | Naan | Salim (2014), Pichaikkaran (2016), Yaman (2017) |
| 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) |
| Ashok Selvan | Soodhu Kavvum | (2013), Thegidi (2014), Kootathil Oruthan (2017) |
| Bobby Simha | Soodhu Kavvum | Jigarthanda (2014), Ko 2 (2016), Iraivi (2016) |
| Sundeep Kishan | Yaaruda Mahesh | Maanagaram (2017), Nenjil Thunivirundhal (2017), Maayavan (2017) |
| RJ Balaji | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | LKG (2019), Mookuthi Amman (2020), Veetla Vishesham (2022) |
| Rana Daggubati | Arrambam | (2015), Bangalore Naatkal (2016), Kaadan (2021) |
| Kathir[3] | 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) |
| Santhosh Prathap | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Dhayam (2017), Pancharaaksharam (2019), Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) |
| Kalaiyarasan | Madras | Kabali (2016), Adhe Kangal (2017), Jagame Thandhiram (2021) |
| 2015 | G. V. Prakash Kumar[4] | Darling | Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015), Pencil (2016), Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019) |
| Dhruvva | Thilagar | Kadhal Kasakuthaiya (2017), Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018), Devadas Brothers (2021) |
| 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) |
| Gokul Anand | Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam | Chennai 2 Singapore (2017), Pancharaaksharam (2019), Theeviram (2020) |
| R. S. Karthiik | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Peechankai (2017), Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam (2021), Parole |
| 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) |
| Hiphop Tamizha Adhi | Meesaya Murukku | Natpe Thunai (2019), Naan Sirithal (2020), Anbarivu (2022) |
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