Undoubtedly, Indian cinema is a well popular source of entertainment. Indian cinema is not only related to Bollywood which is the Indian-Hindi language film industry but also related to South Indian cinema which is Indian-Tamil-Telugu language films. This industry also includes other film industries which collectively make Indian cinema the world’s largest number of feature films produced. South Indian cinema often known as Kollywood provides the best movies even Bollywood takes inspiration from these films. And many Bollywood films are the remake of Kollywood films.
So, if you are also a fan of the Kollywood industry, you have reached the perfect place. Here is the list of the top 10 actors of Kollywood.
#1. Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, professionally known as Rajinikanth is among the most popular actors in Kollywood. Rajinikanth was born on 12 December 1950 in Bangalore, Mysore State, India. He also worked as a producer and screenwriter. Debuted from the Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal, he gave many superhits like Shivaji, Baashha, andro-humanoid robot, and its sequel 2.0.
Rajinikanth net worth :-
$50 Million
Rajinikanth movies :-
Darbar , Enthiran 2 , Annaatthe , Enthiran , Sivaji: The Boss , Petta , Kabali , Kaala , Padayappa
Rajinikanth height :-
1.73 m , 5.8 inc
Rajinikanth weight :-
75
Rajinikanth age :-
70
Rajinikanth birthday :-
12 December 1950
Awards :-
| Civilian honors |
| Tamil Nadu State Government Award |
| Maharashtra State Film Award |
| International Film Festivals of India |
| Nandi Awards |
| National Film Awards |
| NDTV Award |
| Cinema Express Awards |
| Filmfans Association Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
#2. Kamal Haasan
Kamal Hasan is an Indian actor, producer, screenwriter, playback singer, lyricist, film director, and politician. Hassan was born on 7 November 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Madras state, India. In 1990 he was awarded Padma Shree and later in 2014 he was awarded Padma Bhushan award. Some of his superhits are Hey Ram, Virumaandi, Dasavatharam and Vishwaroopam.
Kamal Haasan net worth :-
$100 million
Kamal Haasan movies :-
vettaiyaadu vilaiyaadu , aalavandhan , kuruthipunal , thevar magan , hindustani , Guna 1991 , moondram pirai
Kamal Haasan height :-
1.65 m , 5.4 inc
Kamal Haasan weight :-
76
Kamal Haasan age :-
66
Kamal Haasan birthday :-
7 November 1954
Awards :-
| FICCI Living Legend |
| Government Awards |
| Honorary Doctorate |
| Income Tax Department |
| Abraham Kovoor National Award |
| Whistling Woods International |
| Prix Henri-Langlois French Award |
| Tamil Chamber of Commerce |
| Hindustan Times |
| Lifetime Achievement Award |
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#3. Vikram
Kennedy John Victor, professionally known as Vikram was born on 17 April 1966 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Vikram is an Indian actor and playback singer in Tamil language films and he also works in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam films. Vikram debuted with the film En Kadhal Kanmani and gave many films like Dhill, Sethu, Gemini, Dhool, and Samay.
Vikram net worth :-
$20 Million
Vikram movies :-
Dhruva Natchathiram , Cobra , Kadaram Kondan , Saamy Square , Sketch , Iru Mugan , Kasi , Ullaasam , Arul , Majaa , Bheemaa , Raavanan , Deiva Thirumagal
Vikram height :-
1.68 m , 5.6 inc
Vikram weight :-
68 kg
Vikram age :-
55
Vikram birthday :-
07 April 1966
Awards :-
| Asianet Film Awards |
| CineMAA Awards |
| Amrita Film Awards |
| Cinema Express Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| Honorary Doctorate |
| International Tamil Film Awards |
| Jaya Awards |
| Edison Awards |
| National Film Awards |
#4. Vijay
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar popularly known by his stage name Vijay is an Indian actor, dancer, payback singer, and philanthropist. He was born on 22 June 1974 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. Vijay is the highest paid actor in Tamil cinema and also works in other Indian languages films. Some blockbusters of Vijay are Sarkar Mersal and Kaththi.
Vijay net worth :-
400 crore
Vijay movies :-
Sarkar , Mersal , Theri , Thalapathy 64 , Puli , Nanban , Thuppakki , Bigil , Velayudham
Vijay height :-
1.78 m , 5.10 inc
Vijay weight :-
73 kg
Vijay age :-
47
Vijay birthday :-
22 June 1974
Awards :-
| National Film Awards UK |
| BIFAN Awards Korea |
| Shanghai International Film Festival |
| Hainan International Film Festival |
| Indian Movie Week Japan |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards |
| Star India Awards |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Edison Awards |
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards |
#5. Suriya
Saravanan Sivakumar is an Indian actor-producer and television presenter, professionally known by his stage name Suriya. Surya was born on 23 July 1975 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the highest-paid actor in Kollywood. Suriya debuted from Nerukku Ner, he gave award-winning films like Pithamagan and blockbusters like Ghajini.
Suriya net worth :-
$25 Million
Suriya movies :-
Return of ghajini , The fighterman singham , chennai vs china , Return of Vaastav , Ghatak Returns , Main hu surya singham 2 , no 1 judwa , main faisla karunga , time story , Khatarnaak khiladi 2 , Vidhwansak
Suriya height :-
1.70 m , 5.7 inc
Suriya weight :-
72 kg
Suriya age :-
45
Suriya birthday :-
23 July 1975
Awards :-
| Chennai Times Film Awards |
| CineMAA Awards |
| Cinema Express Awards |
| Edison Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| International Tamil Film Awards |
| Kalaimamani Awards |
| Screen Awards |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Stardust Awards |
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#6. Ajith
Ajit Kumar is a very popular Indian actor in Tamil cinema. He was born on 1 May 1971 in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India is currently known as Telangana. Ajith is also a racing driver who participated in the MRF Racing series (2010). He started his film career with En Veedu En Kanavar and acted in action movies like Amarkalam and romantic movies such as Kadhal Kottai and Aval Varuvala.
Ajith net worth :-
INR 3,500 millions
Ajith movies :-
Yennai Arindhaal , Viswasam , Veeram , Vivegam , Dheena , Ji (film) , Jana (film) , Aegan
Ajith height :-
1.75 m , 5.9 inc
Ajith weight :-
80 kg
Ajith age :-
50
Ajith birthday :-
1 May 1971
Awards :-
| Cinema Express Awards |
| Dinakaran Cinema Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| Kalaimamani Awards |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards |
| Vijay Awards |
| Zee Cine Awards |
| Zee Cine Awards – Tamil |
#7. Vijay sethupathi
The Indian actor, lyricist, producer, and dialogue writer Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu is professionally known as Vijay Sethupathi. He is referred to as “Makkal Salvan” meaning ‘ People’s Treasure’ by fans and media. He has starred in more than 50 films and produced several successful films as well.
Vijay Sethupathi net worth :-
INR 800 millions
Vijay Sethupathi movies :-
khiladi ka challenge , Theri , police wala gunda 2 , Captain Vijay , Captain Vijay 2 , Puli , Bhairava , Khakhi Aur Khiladi , dil ki baat
Vijay Sethupathi height :-
1.78 m , 5.10 inc
Vijay Sethupathi weight :-
73 kg
Vijay Sethupathi age :-
44
Vijay Sethupathi birthday :-
22 June 1974
#8. Karthi
Karthik Sivakumar who is professionally known as Karthi is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has won three Filmfare Awards South, an Edison Award and a SIIMA Award, and a Tamil Nadu State film award. His popular movies include Kaithi, Kaatru Veliyidai, Madras, Sultan, Thambi, Kaashmora, etc.
Karthi net worth :-
INR 900 millions
Karthi movies :-
kaashmora , alex pandian , bhai ek gangster , roudy leader , Jungbaaz ,
Karthi height :-
1.78 m , 5.10 inc
Karthi weight :-
78 kg
Karthi age :-
39
Karthi birthday :-
25 May 1977
#9. Dhanush
The Indian actor, writer, producer, director, lyricist, dancer, and playback singer Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja is professionally known as Dhanush. Starring in more than 44 films Dhanush’s awards includes 13 awards. His popular movies include Raanjhanaa, Maari, Shamitabh, Vada Chennai, Thodari, Pattas, VIP 2, Velaiyilla Pattathari, etc.
Dhanush net worth :-
INR 1,800 millions
Dhanush movies :-
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir , Asuran , Raanjhanaa , Vada Chennai , Velaiyilla Pattathari , Shamitabh , Maari , Thodari , Thanga Magan , Pattas
Dhanush height :-
1.75 m , 5.9 inc
Dhanush weight :-
70 kg
Dhanush age :-
37
Dhanush birthday :-
28 July 1983
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#10. Sivakarthikeyan
Sivakarthikeyan who is also referred to as SK is an Indian actor, producer, lyricist, playback singer, and television presenter. He has won many awards including a Tamil Nadu state film awards, four Edison awards, three SIIMA awards, and three Vijaya awards. His popular movies include Hero, Remo, Seemaraja, etc.
Sivakarthikeyan net worth :-
INR 1,100 millions
Sivakarthikeyan movies :-
Velaikkaran , Hero 2019 , Seemaraja , Remo (film) , Kaaki Sattai , Maan Karate , Kanaa , Ethir Neechal , Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga , Velaiyilla Pattathari
Sivakarthikeyan height :-
1.75 m, 5.9 inc
Sivakarthikeyan weight :-
69 kg
Sivakarthikeyan age :-
36
Sivakarthikeyan birthday :-
17 February 1985