TOP 5 BEST ACTORS IN TAMIL-NADU 2023

 1. THALAPATHY VIJAY :

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian actor, dancer, and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the industry and has been included in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list of 2019. Vijay made his acting debut in the drama Vetri (1984) and in the same year, he acted in Naalaya Theerpu, directed by his father S. A. Chandrasekhar. He went on to appear in many successful films, including Kushi (2000), Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Thuppakki (2012), Kaththi (2014), Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Bigil (2019), and Master (2021). Vijay has won several awards, including four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, four Vijay Awards, three Edison Awards, two Vikatan Awards, one International Tamil Film Award and one SIIMA Award. He was awarded the Kalaimamani award by the Tamil Nadu government in 2009, and the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in India, in 2021.

2. RAJINIKANTH :

Rajinikanth is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He debuted as an actor in the 1975 Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal, directed by K. Balachander, and has since then appeared in over 160 films in a variety of roles. He is considered to be one of the most influential actors in Indian cinema and is widely acclaimed for his acting style, which combines elements of method acting with sarcasm and a larger-than-life persona. Rajinikanth has won numerous awards and accolades, including six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award, and three Special Awards for Best Actor. He has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2000, and the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in 2016.

3. DHANUSH :

Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, lyricist, and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He made his acting debut in 2002 with the coming-of-age drama, Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. He has since then starred in several critically and commercially successful films, including Kadhal Kondein (2003), Pudhupettai (2006), Aadukalam (2011), 3 (2012), and Maari (2015). He has won the National Award for Best Actor for the movie Aadukalam (2011). He also produces films under his production company, Wunderbar Films. He is married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth, daughter of Rajinikanth.

4. AJITH KUMAR :

Ajith Kumar (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He began his career with a small role in the 1990 Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar. He went on to become one of the most popular lead actors in Tamil cinema, and has appeared in over 50 films. He is often referred to as "Thala" (Leader) and "Ultimate Star" by his fans. Ajith's breakthrough came in the 1995 film Aasai, in which he portrayed the role of a disturbed youth. He followed it with several critically acclaimed performances in films such as Kadhal Kottai (1996), Aval Varuvala (1998), Vaali (1999) and Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000). In 2003, he starred in the blockbuster film, Villain, which established him as an action hero. He won two Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor for his roles in the films Vaali (1999) and Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000). Ajith has been the recipient of several awards, including three Vijay Awards, three Cinema Express Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. In addition to his acting career, he is also a motor car racer and participated in the MRF Racing series (2010–2011) in Chennai. He is the goodwill ambassador of the Information Technology and Biotechnology department of Tamil Nadu. He is also the national brand ambassador of the Indian luxury watchmaker, Titan.

5. Sivakarthikeyan :

Sivakarthikeyan is an Indian actor, comedian, playback singer, and producer, who works mainly in Tamil films. He made his debut in the 2012 romantic comedy film Marina. He is known for his roles in films such as Ethir Neechal (2013), Maan Karate (2014), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2014), Rajini Murugan (2016), Remo (2016), Velaikkaran (2017), Seemaraja (2018), and Mr. Local (2019). He has also hosted several television shows, including the reality show Jodi Number One Season 7 and the Vijay TV game show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi. He has won three Edison Awards, two Vijay Awards, two JFW Movie Awards, two SIIMA Awards, two Vikatan Awards, and a Behindwoods Gold Medal Award. He was also featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list in 2020.