South Indian cinema has been about heroism and dynamism in terms of portrayal. The lead male actors have always been the dominating part of a film. Today, we take a sneak-peak into the top actors in South Indian Cinema:
Prabhas–
Having made his debut in 2002 with Eeshwar, Prabhas has come a long way in Telugu films. His latest release Baahubali 2 is on a record breaking spree and has been garnering a lot of attention globally too. Prabhas’s next with director Sujeeth is titled Saaho and has already created waves after the teaser of the film was released along with Baahubali 2.
Mahesh Babu –
Son of Super Star Krishna, Mahesh started his acting career as a child artist at the age of four. His first movie was Needa alongside his elder brother Ramesh. Mahesh made a debut as a hero with Raja Kumarudu in 1999. And since then there has been no stopping. Mahesh has a huge fan following in South India, especially in the Telugu states.
Pawan Kalyan –
Power Star, crowned as that, Pawan Kalyan made his debut in films in 1996 with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi. He had decent initial and then came Khushi. Khushi changed the direction of Pawan Kaylan’s career and put him on the path to becoming a Power Star. Pawan Kalyan enjoys a huge following in the Telugu speaking states and is considered as demi-god by his admirers.
Jr NTR –
Grandson of the late NTR, Tarak made his debut in 1996 with Bala Ramayanam. Few years later he made his debut as a hero in 2000 with Ninnu Choodalani. NTR has worked on 26 films so far in his career which is spread over 20 years.
Shiva Rajkumar –
The eldest son of Dr. Rajkumar, Shiva Rajkumar made his debut in 1986 with Anand which was directed by Singeetham Srinivas Rao. Shiva Rajkumar is one of the most versatile actors in Kannada film industry and is hugely respected.
Puneeth Rajkumar –
Puneeth is the youngest son of Dr. Rajkumar and is crowned as the Power Star of Kannada film industry. Puneeth has a huge mass following in Sandalwood and is one of the powerful actor industry has ever seen.
Kiccha Sudeep –
Sudeep, widely known as Kiccha Sudeep, is one of the most versatile actors in Kannada. Besides Kannada, Sudeep has acted in Telugu and Bollywood as well. Sudeep was appreciated for his role as an antagonist in Rajamouli’s Eega in Telugu.
Upendra –
Known for choosing offbeat stories, Upendra shot to fame with A in Kannada. Upendra has delivered blockbuster hits in Kannada and has acted in Tamil and Telugu films as well. Offscreen, Upendra is a very kind personality.
Suriya Sivakumar –
Son of veteran actor Sivakumar, Suriya is one of the finest actors of this generation in Tamil cinema. Suriya, like Kamal Haasan, believes in getting into the skin of the character that he plays and prepares hard for the role that he takes up. Suriya is married to actress Jyothika who also is a Super Star in Tamil cinema.
Vikram –
Vikram is one of the few actors in Tamil industry who loves to be part of the filmmaking process in some way or the other. Chiyaan Vikram, as he is fondly called, believes in shaping up for the character as demanded by the filmmakers and gives his best to his role.
Vijay –
Crowned Ilayathalapthy(meaning junior commander), Vijay is one of the mass actors in Tamil cinema who has a huge range of fan following. Vijay is known to essay powerful roles in his career and also for choosing subjects which convey a message to the society.
Ajith –
Ajith is one of the most versatile actors in South Indian cinema, who has played variety of roles in his career. Ajith, fondly called as Thala and the Ultimate Star, Ajith has a huge fan base. With more than 55 Films and 12 awards in his kitty, he is the most sought after actors.
Dhanush –
The multi faceted person Dhanush is well known for his spectacular work in Tamil Cinema. His debut in Bollywood with Ranjahana won him a Filmfare award. Being married to the Thalaiva’s daughter, Dhanush is highly regarded for proving his mettle and keeping up the family’s glory.
Mohanlal –
The legendary actor Mohanlal has won two National Awards and is currently preparing himself for an epic film titled Mahabharata. Mohanlal made his acting debut at the age of 18 in 1978 and there was no looking back for the actor since then. Mohanlal is crowned as The Complete Actor.
Mammotty –
Padma Shri Mammotty has acted in more than 350 films in his career which is over three decades. Besides being a versatile actor, Mammootty is also a philanthropist. Mammotty and Mohanlal are one of the finest contemporaries of Malayalam cinema and are known to be very close friends.
Nivin Pauly –
Nivin is currently one of the sensations in Malayalam cinema. After Premam, Nivin is one of the most sought after actors in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. Nivin is now making his entry into Tamil films with Richie.
Dulquer Salmaan –
Dulquer is the son of Mammootty and made his debut in 2012 with Second Show and received the a Filmfare Award for Best Debut. Dulquer received great appreciation for his performance in Bangalore Days which is one of the biggest hits in Malayalam Cinema.
Let us know who you feel is the Best Actor in South Indian Cinema in the comments below…
Comments
Anonymous
D BOSS
Anonymous
Mahesh obviously
Anonymous
prabhas is the best
Anonymous
They all are extremely talented actors and pride of our South Indian film industry but when it comes to the best it’s obviously Vijay no one can ever replace him❤❤ He is the only person who has millions of fans in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Ap, Telangana and all over the world😍😍 He is a talented actor, amazing singer, extraordinary dancer and very humble, kind hearted and good human being as well😇
Love from Karnataka❤
Anonymous
Mahesh babu is tollwood no. 1 hero lot of craze in india
Anonymous
jai power star
Anonymous
Allu Arjun
A very good actor than anybody else
All-rounder 😘😘😘
Anonymous
Lalettan
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Vijay…..Ilaya thalapathy is the best..😙😙😙
Anonymous
ONLY jr ntr is best
Anonymous
No Doubt
After Rajnikanth
Mahesh Babu is Next
He has Craze all over the world jst like rajni
And my next vote to Vijay
After rajni I’ll choose these both
Anonymous
My vote for Vijay.He is the best of best
Anonymous
Ilaiya thalapathy Vijay😚😚💪💪 you are the best
Anonymous
Ilaiya thalapathy Vijay😚😚💪💪
Anonymous
Where is Allu Arjun man???
He has huge fans all over India and other country also
Why did not add The STYLISH STAR
Anonymous
Nadipin nayagan Surya is my favorite actor because he plays different roles in every movie.
Anonymous
Nadipin nayagan Surya is the best actor because he play roles in different in every movie.
Anonymous
Nxt super star Vijay in south india. Bcoz he is not 1nly mass actor in tn. he is mass dancer, sense of humour, emotion, senior in industry & No.1 mass in TAMILNADU. We are our THALAPATHY FANZZZ.
Anonymous
dai VIJAY THAN BEST AND BOX OFFICE KING
Anonymous
Mahesh babu is Indian superstar
Anonymous
Mahesh babu is next superstar….after rajini…and follows by NTR
Anonymous
Its very clear mahesh babu has an fan base in northern India too..and in south he is next superstar….after rajini…..to speak practically we cannot compare mahesh babu with anyone
Anonymous
Always mahesh is the best
Anonymous
Sorry only vijay
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Prabhas a good person
Anonymous
Telugu No1 hero Telugu no1 Dancer that is Jai Ntr
Anonymous
Jr Ntr
Anonymous
Mahesh Babu alwayss
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That is NTR
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Jai prabhas
Anonymous
Tharak is best
Anonymous
STYLISH STAR ALLU ARJUN IS THE BEST ACTOR IN TOLLYWOOD
Anonymous
Mahesh Babu and Sudeep are the Best
Anonymous
Entire AP and TG people knows who have huge fan following. Prabhas and Mahesh has decent following in AP and TG. But Pawan and NTR has huge fan following when compared to other Telugu heros. Among these two Pawan has too much of craze. Finally I would like to conclude saying that no other Telugu hero can beat Pawan craze in telugu states.
Anonymous
Always…mahesh…telugu speaking hollywood star…and indian james bond ..!!! PROUDLY DHFM…!!!!
Anonymous
Where is allu bhai..
Each south states has huge fans of allu arjun
Most no of fans in North india
Most awaited south star in bollywood fans
South star famous among North india
Has large fan following in all over india
Most fan following in North India among all south stars
Best Indian dancer
Stylish youth icon of india
Anonymous
Where is allu bhai..
Each south states has huge fans of allu arjun
Anonymous
Really sad to see that Mammootty has no votes!! He is the best actor among all these…having won 3 National Awards for Best Actor! Followed by Mohanlal! Kamal Hassan wasn’t even mentioned! shame!!
Anonymous
#prabhas is a best actor with best following among all now prabhas is the No:1 Hero in tollywood as well as in India also now he has major following all over #India
his next movie SAHOO can collect nearly 500 crores at boxoffices all the darling we love darling
Anonymous
Jr ntr annya is fantastic actor in Tollywood
Anonymous
One and only my boss power star puneeth rajkumara sir.
Anonymous
Prince Mahesh babu he is the real hero of tollywood indursty
Anonymous
Punithrajkumar Best acter
Anonymous
Prabhas
Anonymous
Always Thalapathi………and also Thala 😃😃
Anonymous
Ntr is my god and best actor
Anonymous
A1 Star NTR
Anonymous
Jai lava kusa ntrrr.jr
Anonymous
Ntrrrr
Anonymous
Jr.ntr gud actor also gud dancer in india.jai jr.ntr(tharak)
Anonymous
Allu Arjun and Prabhas are best heros
Anonymous
Thala ajith the mass and stylish handsome hero
Anonymous
Alluarjun is the best actor
He has huge fans in TG,AP,TN,Kerala,Maharasta,gujarath
Anonymous
Power punneth
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Ntr
Anonymous
STYLISH STAR ALLU ARJUN
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Anonymous
Allu arjun is the best
Anonymous
Where is AlluArjun man, he is having such a huge craze here in karnataka,tamilnadu.kerala.maharashtra
Anonymous
Mahesh Babu is the best actor in Telugu and in Indian film he will be the winner but people are addicted to such a clarity less film bahubAli and with poor story bahubAli team marketed the film more these people are voting for film bahubAli but not for prabhas . Prabhas is also a good actor but not the best
Anonymous
Ntr😎
Anonymous
my favourite hero prabhas i wish meet prabhas . i love u prabhas am your big fan .
Anonymous
Why Allu arjun and Ram charan are not included???
Anonymous
Mahesh Babu.