Top 10 South Actors Who Started From TV Serials

In the Tamil film industry, becoming a leading, renowned actor or actress is not simple. When we look at the successful Tamil film pioneers, it is not just their effort or ability that speaks; it is also their experience. For many people, pursuing acting as a career is simple, but for them to get to where they are now, they had to start tiny. Many South Indian actors, including Yash, Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Nayanthara, got their start on television. Actors frequently begin their careers in television before moving on to the film business. But not every TV star ends up on the big screen. Many performers in the South Indian film industry began their careers on television.

1. Vijay Sethupathi

A TV series called Penn that aired on Sun TV in 2006 starred Vijay Sethupathi before he rose to fame as a film actor. The Master actor has appeared in the Kalaignar TV program Nalaya Iyakunar.

2. Nayanthara

Nayantara made her debut on television with the program Chamayam when she first began her career as a TV personality. According to reports, she was chosen for Sathyan Anthikad's 2003 film Manassinakkare, which served as her debut, on this program.

3. Sivakarthikeyan

Actor Sivakarthikeyan is among the most well-known examples of a transfer from television to film. He began his television career on Star Vijay as a stand-up comedian and reality program host.

4. Sai Pallavi

Sai Pallavi is another South Indian movie actress who transitioned from television to the big screen. The actor once took part in Ugail Yaar Adutha Prabhu Deva, a reality television program.

5. R. Madhavan

R Madhavan is currently one of Indian cinema's most in-demand performers. His career, however, was launched by serials like Sea Hawks, Banegi Apni Baat, and Ghar Jamai.

6. Prakash Raj

Prakash Raj worked in the Doordarshan series Bisilu Kudure and Guddada Bhoota before breaking into the Tamil cinema industry.

7. Yash

The KGF actor's acting career began with the ETV Kannada television series Nanda Gokula. Malebillu Muktha and Preeti Illada Mele are just a couple of the other television series in which he made an appearance.

8. Hansika Motwani

One of the most intriguing stars down south has been Hansika Motwani. She began her acting career, though, with the TV program Shaka Laka Boom Boom, before going on to become a well-known actor in films. The serial Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand included her as well.

9. Aishwarya Rajesh

In addition to Malayalam and Telugu films, Aishwarya Rajesh, the actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Before entering the film industry, she participated in a dancing competition on Kalainagar TV after anchoring on SunTV.

10. Santhanam

Santhanam began his journey in the film and television industry in 2002 as a comedian and has since advanced to the position of the male lead in movies. He began his acting career on the television program Lollu Sabha, a parody comedy program for Kollywood films. He made his acting debut in a lead role in 2008, and he is currently starring in his 15th movie.