This list outlines the names of popular lead film actresses, who previously worked or are currently working in the

Tamil film industry Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood ...

Kollywood Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood' ...

, based in

Chennai Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of th ...

, Tamil Nadu, India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor or the year of their landmark film. Actresses who have starred in at least five films as lead are included in the list.

1940s

1950s

Manorama at Cinema Journalist Association Event

1960s

Lakshmi at Naan Suvasikkum Sivaji Book Launch

1970s

Raadhika at 62nd Britannia Filmfare South Awards 2014

1980s

Revathi at the screening of Masaala at PVR Phoenix (1) (cropped)

Suhasini Maniratnam - TeachAIDS Interview (cropped)

1990s

2000s

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Trisha at World Children's Day Press Meet 2017

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2010s

Anushka Shetty at the interview for Bhaagmathi

Samantha At The Irumbu Thirai Trailer Launch

2020s

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