South Indian cinema has the most talented actors including Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Mohanlal, and more. Here is the best-performing and favorite South Indian Actor of all time.
Top 10 South Indian actors of all time
Rajnikanth – South Indian Actor
Other than being an Indian film actor, Rajnikanth is also a media personality and cultural person. Rajnikanth is one of those Indian actors who started from a very humble ground. He practiced his acting career while he worked as a bus conductor in the Bangalore Transport Service. Since he was focused on his acting, he started at the Madras Film Institute in 1973 where he pursued a diploma in acting. He later became the most successful south Indian actor in the Tamil industry.
Kamal Hassan
At the age of 60, Kamal Hassan is an actor, producer, director, screenwriter, lyricist, playback singer, and choreographer whose great work is evident in the Tamil film industry. Hassan has a list of awards in his career, which also includes 4 National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards. Kamaal Hassan is one of the most successful actors who owns a film-producing company.
Mohanlal
This is a 54-year-old Indian actor whose acting life began in 1978. He is also a producer, singer, and writer. Known for his great works in Malayalam films, Mohanlal is one of the best-living actors in India. Mohanlal has been in his film acting career for over three decades, totally he acted in over 300 films in various genres. His great commercial success started in 1986 when the film Rajavinte Makan was released.
Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is a popular South Indian actor known for his outstanding performances in Telugu cinema. Born in 1975, he made his debut at the age of four as a child artist in the film “Needa.” He later went on to establish himself as a leading actor with his debut in a leading role in the movie “Rajakumarudu,” released in August 1999.
Mahesh Babu’s acting skills and charismatic presence have won the hearts of millions of fans. He has delivered several successful films throughout his career, including “Okkadu,” “Pokiri,” “Dookudu,” “Srimanthudu,” and “Bharat Ane Nenu,” among many others. His ability to portray a wide range of characters, from action-packed roles to emotional performances, has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Apart from being an accomplished actor, Mahesh Babu has also ventured into film production. He has his own production company, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, through which he has produced successful films like “Srimanthudu” and “Maharshi.”
Mahesh Babu’s contribution to the Telugu film industry is commendable, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the industry. With his effortless style, natural acting skills, and widespread popularity, he has established himself as one of the biggest south Indian actor in Indian cinema.
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi was born in 1955 and his first acting debut was in 1978 in the movie Punadhirallu. He is not only a film actor but also a producer, politician, and a member of the Indian National Congress.
Before turning to politics, Chiranjeevi started at Madras Film Institute and was absorbed to work in Telugu cinema. He is a renowned Indian actor with exceptional expertise in break dancing. Yet today, he acted in a total of 149 feature movies.
Akkineni Nagarjuna South Indian Actor
This Indian film actor has acted in nearly 90 movies and the producer has greatly contributed to Telugu cinema. He has also received several awards and was also appreciated for his historical performance in many movies.
Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan, born in 1971 has impressed us a lot in his works in Telugu cinema. His main career path is in Indian film acting, along with being a martial artist, screenwriter, director, stunt coordinator, as well as a choreographer. He first faced the camera in a 1996 Telugu film titled Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi. Since then, Pawan Kalyan has acted in other movies such as Suswagatham, Gokulamlo Seetha, as well as Tholi Prema. Tholi Prema won the 1998 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar was born in 1971 and began his journey to acting as a supporting actor in a Telugu film. He has showcased himself in multiple roles several times he won Film Fare Best Actor Awards. Ajith has also shown success outside the film industry. In addition, he is a sabbatical and was ranked the third-best Formula Two racing driver in India during the 2004 British Formula Three season.
Vijay
Vijay, is an Indian actor, playback singer, and producer. He is the son of S. A. Chandrasekhar, a film producer and director. Vijay is well-known for his great work in the Tamil film industry. In 1992, He made his acting debut as a lead actor in the movie Naalaya Theerpu. Vijay has a philanthropic heart as he runs the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, a social welfare organization that was launched back in 2009.
His Upcoming movie Leo 2023 directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj
Dhanush
This South Indian actor and singer has been appreciated by a national award for Aadukalam in 2011. His song, Why This Kolaveri di was a great hit at the international level and also received tremendous response nationally. Besides, Dhanush started his film career with a movie called ThulluvadhoIIami, which gave him positive feedback.
