Top 10 Tamil Actors Who Made Their Debut In The 2000s

The Tamil film industry has been producing the best actors worldwide. We already know the name of many big superstars from Tamil cinema, like Vijay, Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, and more. Tamil superstars are loved all over India and are one of the finest actors. Tamil cinema has recently given many blockbuster films starring superstars from the 2000s. In this article, we will talk about the top 10 Tamil actors who made their debut in the 2000s and made an impression with their performance.

1. Dhanush

Dhanush made his acting debut in a coming-of-age film Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2002, directed by his father. After that, he gained more success in films like Polladhavan, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, and Dreams. He is now one of the most successful actors, won numerous awards, including seven Filmfare Awards South, five Vikatan Awards, nine Vijay Awards, and National Film Awards.

2. Arya

Jamshad Cethirakath is mainly known by his stage name Arya and made his acting debut in the 2000s. He first appeared in the film Arinthum Ariyamalum as a rogue character and received appreciation for his acting. He further achieved commercial success in films like Naan Kadavul, Madrasapattinam, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, and Vettai. He has received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South.

3. Karthi

Karthik Sivakumar is popularly known as Karthi and made his acting debut in 2007 in the Tamil film Paruthiveeran. He gained critical acclaim for his performance in the movie and received Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He is the youngest son of actor Sivakumar and the younger brother of actor Suriya. He also won three Filmfare Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.

4. Santhanam

Santhanam started his career as a comedian in a television series Lollu Sabha and rose his fame. He first appeared as a supporting character in the film Manmadhan in 2004. He is an Indian actor and producer featured in many successful films as a comedian. He worked in films like Sachien, Polladhavan, Sakthi, and Arai En 305-il Kadavul and received critical acclaim from the audience.

5. Silambarasan

Silambarasan is an Indian filmmaker, actor, and musician known by S.T.R. or Simbu in Tamil cinema. He debuted as a lead role actor in the Tamil film Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002), directed by his father. He then appeared in Alai, Kuththu, Manmadhan, Thotti Jaya, and more. His accolades include Kalamamani, SIIMA Award, the ITFA Best Actor Award, and more.

6. Vishal

His full name is Vishal Krishna Reddy is the youngest son of film producer G. K. Reddy. He made the entry as an actor in Tamil cinema with a romantic thriller film Chellamae in 2004. He is best known for his action films in commercially successful action films Sandakozhi, Thimiru, Thaamirabharani, and Malaikottai.

7. Jiiva

Amar Choudary is popularly known by his stage name Jiiva and works as an Indian actor and film producer. He was launched as a lead actor in his father’s 50the production in 2003 in the film Aasai Aasaiyai. He later appeared in many successful films, including E, Katradhu Tamizh, Siva Manasula Sakthi, Nanban, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, and Kalathil Santhippom.

8. Jeevan

Jeevan is another Tamil actor who made his debut in the Tamil film industry in 2002. He first appeared at a Tamil film University and gained more success with films like Kaakha Kaakha, Thiruttu Payale, and the 1974 film Naan Avanillai. He then received praise for his performance and is now a famous actor in Tamil cinema

9. Srikanth

Srikanth is an Indian actor in Tamil cinema who made his first appearance in the Tamil film industry in the 2000s. He debuted in the Tamil romantic film Roja Kootam in 2002. Then he rose his popularity and became a star in films like Parthiban Kanavu, April Maadhathil, and Okariki Okaru. He also appeared in the remake of the Bollywood film 3 Idiots, Nanban, directed by S. Shankar.

10. Shakthi Vasudevan

Shakthi Vasudevan is a notable actor in Tamil cinema and is one of the directors of P. Vasu, Shakthi. He first appeared as the lead actor in the Tamil film Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) and gained limited success. He also appeared in films like Ninaithale Inikkum, Shivalinga, and Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar.

Conclusion

Now you know the top Tamil actors who debuted in the Tamil film industry in the 2000s. After their debut, some Tamil actors have shown remarkable performances in Tamil cinema and received stardom.