🌟 1. Nayanthara – The Lady Superstar of Kollywood
About: Born in Kerala as Diana Mariam Kurian, Nayanthara is today the highest-paid actress in South India and the first female actor to deliver back-to-back blockbusters on her own name.
Career Highlights:
- Debuted with Manassinakkare (2003) in Malayalam,
rose to fame with Ghajini, Billa, Raja Rani, and Viswasam.
- National spotlight after Bollywood debut Jawan
opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
- Owner of a cosmetics brand (9 Skin) and producer at Rowdy
Pictures.
Awards: 4 Filmfare South Awards, 2 SIIMA Awards.
Why She’s a Superstar:
Nayanthara broke the barrier for women in South cinema—commanding lead roles
and box-office value equal to male stars.
About: Daughter of producer Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka, Keerthy is known for her classic beauty and natural acting.
Career Highlights:
- Major hits include Mahanati, Sarkaru Vaari Paata,
Dasara, Penguin, and Miss India.
- Known for playing Savitri in Mahanati (2018)—one of the finest biopics in Indian cinema.
Awards: National Award for Best Actress (2018), multiple Filmfare
South Awards.
Why She’s a Superstar:
A perfect blend of performance and charm, Keerthy represents the next
generation of content-driven Tamil cinema.
About: Samantha is one of the few actresses equally successful in both Tamil and Telugu industries.
Career Highlights:
- Tamil hits: 24, Theri, Mersal, and Super
Deluxe.
- Gained pan-India recognition from The Family Man 2
web series.
- Known for her grace and powerful acting range.
Awards: 4 Filmfare Awards South, 2 Nandi Awards.
Why She’s a Superstar:
Her ability to switch between romance, thriller, and drama roles with ease
makes her one of India’s most respected actresses.
About: Trisha has been a part of Kollywood for over 20 years and is still among its top leading ladies.
Career Highlights:
- Classic hits: Saamy, Ghilli, Vinnaithaandi
Varuvaayaa, and Ponniyin Selvan I & II.
- Collaborated with almost every top Tamil actor
including Vijay, Ajith, and Kamal Haasan.
Awards: 5 Filmfare Awards South.
Why She’s a Superstar:
She’s a symbol of grace and longevity — consistently relevant even after two
decades of work.
🌟 5. Tamannaah Bhatia – The Multi-Industry Star
About: Known for her charisma and dance skills, Tamannaah has worked across Tamil,
Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
Career Highlights:
- Tamil hits: Ayan, Paiyaa, Siruthai, Devi, and Baahubali
series.
- OTT success: Lust Stories 2 and Jee Karda.
Awards: Kalaimamani Award (2010), SIIMA and Filmfare honours.
Why She’s a Superstar:
She embodies glamour with consistency — a household name across India.
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6. Aishwarya Rajesh – The Realistic Performer
About: Aishwarya is known for her strong, grounded performances and choosing women-centric films.
Career Highlights:
- Notable films: Kanaa, Vada Chennai, Ka Paayasam,
Thittam Irandu.
- One of the few actresses who balances art cinema and
mainstream roles.
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Tamil), Norway Tamil Film
Festival Award.
Why She’s a Superstar:
She’s the face of content-driven Tamil cinema and respected for her
authenticity.
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7. Sai Pallavi – The Natural Star
About: Doctor-turned-actress Sai Pallavi won hearts with her simplicity and raw acting.
Career Highlights:
- Tamil films: Maari 2, NGK, and Gargi.
- Known for her dance and unfiltered acting style.
Awards: 3 Filmfare Awards South.
Why She’s a Superstar:
She proved you don’t need glamour to rule the screen — just honesty and
emotion.
About: Though Telugu cinema is her home, Anushka’s Tamil films like Vettaikkaran and Deiva Thirumagal are iconic.
Career Highlights:
- Known for Arundhati, Rudhramadevi, Baahubali 1 &
2.
- Balanced massive period films with subtle dramas.
Awards: Filmfare & Nandi Awards multiple times.
Why She’s a Superstar:
Her grace and strength on screen make her a true South Indian legend.
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9. Rashmika Mandanna – The National Crush
About: Started in Kannada cinema, Rashmika quickly became a pan-South and Bollywood favorite.
Career Highlights:
- Tamil films: Sulthan, Varisu.
- Telugu hits: Pushpa, Geetha Govindam.
Awards: SIIMA Award for Best Debut.
Why She’s a Superstar:
Youth appeal + cross-industry presence make her a pan-India sensation.
About: One of Tamil cinema’s most beloved actresses, Jyothika has been active since the early 2000s.
Career Highlights:
- Films: Chandramukhi, 36 Vayadhinile, Mozhi, Ponmagal
Vandhal.
- Made a successful comeback after marriage and
motherhood.
Awards: 3 Filmfare Awards, Kalaimamani Award.
Why She’s a Superstar:
She represents strength and resilience — balancing family, social work, and
cinema.
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Bonus Mentions (Next Gen Kollywood Stars)
- Aparna Balamurali
– National Award winner (Soorarai Pottru).
- Priya Bavani Shankar
– Known for her grounded performances.
- Krithi Shetty
– Expanding into Tamil after Telugu success.
- Meenakshi Chaudhary
– Rising face in romantic dramas.
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