List of Tamil film actors

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This list outlines the names of popular film actors, who previously worked or are currently working in the Tamil film industry, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor.

1930's: M. G. Ramachandran

1940's Gemini Ganesan

1950's: Sivaji Ganesan

1970's: Rajinikanth

1980's: Nassar

1990's: Vikram

2000's: Madhavan

2010's Vijay Sethupathi