Top 10 Most Popular South Indian Actors in 2024

The Indian film industry is the biggest in the world in terms of movie production as well as in multi-language subdivisions. South film industry, which majorly covers Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam language films, has produced several megastars. We have enlisted 10 (not in chronological order) of the most popular south Indian actors. Have a look.

Ram Charan Teja

Date of Birth: March 27, 1985
Age: 38 years
Social Media: Instagram

Konidela Ram Charan Teja is undoubtedly one of the most successful South Indian actors and producers. He is the son of fantabulous actor Chiranjeevi and belongs to the Allu-Konidela family, which is a prominent film family in India and known for their contribution to Indian Cinema. Ram Charan is also one of the highest-paid actors in the South Indian film industry and is an awardee of two Nandi awards and three Filmfare awards. He received a Filmfare award for best male debut in 2007 for his film Chirutha. 

Allu Arjun

Date of Birth: April 8, 1982
Age: 41 years
Social Media: Instagram

Although Allu is known for many films, Pushpa has taken him to new heights of popularity worldwide. Apart from being famous, he is also one of the highest-paid actors in the south film industry. Allu predominantly works in Telugu films. He made his debut in the film industry in 2003 with the film Gangotri; since then, he has won three Nandi awards and six Filmfare awards. Allu Arjun is indisputably one of the sexiest South Indian actors and is famous among youth for his charm and youthfulness. 

Mahesh Babu

Date of Birth – August 9, 1975
Age – 48 years
Social Media – Instagram

Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu, known for his style and persona is undeniably one of the most attractive South Indian actors. Soon teaming up with the prominent director SS Rajamouli for an adventure film, sparked a fierce debate on the internet with his remark on Bollywood. Apart from being an actor, Mahesh Babu is also a producer and philanthropist and prominently works in Telugu films. One IIFA Utsavam award, three CineMAA awards, four SIIMA awards, five Filmfare awards, and eight Nandi awards describe his success and enormous popularity. 

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Dhanush

Date of Birth – July 28, 1983
Age – 40 years
Social Media – Instagram

One of the most celebrated actors in the south film industry, Dhanush is a megastar and irreplaceable. There is no one in India who has not heard his song Kolaveri D, which became the first music video to surpass 100 million views on YouTube at a time when the internet and YouTube were not prevalent. Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja aka Dhanush is an actor, director, producer, playback singer, and lyricist who mainly works in the Tamil film industry. He has received a Filmfare award, five Edison Awards, five Vikatan awards, seven Filmfare awards south, nine Vijay awards, 14 SIIMA awards, two National film awards as an actor, and two National awards as a producer. 

Joseph Vijay

Date of Birth – June 22, 1974
Age – 49 years
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Joseph Vijay pocketed Rs 120 crores for his film Varisu, making him one of the highest-paid South Indian actors. Known for his massively successful films like Master, Beast, and Bigil, Vijay is referred to as Thalapathy which means a leader. Vijay is a talented actor and singer, who mainly works in the Tamil film industry. He has received several awards and an honorary doctorate for his work in Indian cinema. His films are tentatively titled Thalapathy X before their title reveal, where X denotes the number of films.

Prabhas

Date of Birth – October 23, 1979
Age – 44 years
Social Media – Instagram

Mind-blowing performer and rising superstar of the South film industry, Prabhas is indisputably one of the hottest South Indian actors. Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju aka Prabhas predominantly works in the Telugu film industry and has done a few Hindi films. He has made a place three times in Forbes India’s 100 celebrity list based on his popularity and wealth. Although Prabhash was a well-known name in India, his popularity skyrocketed after his blockbuster movie franchise Bahubali. He has won a Nandi award and a SIIMA award with seven Filmfare award nominations. 

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NT Rama Rao Jr

Date of Birth – May 20, 1983
Age – 40 years
Social Media – Instagram

Grandson of legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Jr NTR is one of the most popular South Indian actors. NTR Jr predominantly works in the Telugu film industry. He is also one of the highest-paid actors in the south film industry with an enumeration of up to Rs 80 crores. NTR Jr started his career as a child actor with the film Brahmarshi Viswamitra and was featured as the lead child actor in the film Ramayanam in 1997. He has won two Nandi awards, two Filmfare awards, and four CineMAA awards. 

Suriya Sivakumar

Date of Birth – July 23, 1975
Age – 48 years
Social Media – Instagram

Saravanan Sivakumar aka Suriya is a megastar in the south film industry. He is known for his expressions and brilliant acting skills, no doubt he is one of the most famous South Indian actors. Apart from being an actor, Suriya is an actor, television presenter, producer, and philanthropist. He has received two SIIMA awards, two National film awards, three Tamil Nadu state film awards, and six Filmfare awards. Suriya debuted in the film industry in 1997 with the film Nerukku Ner and gained recognition with his film Kaakha Kaakha in 2003. 

Yash

Date of Birth – January 8, 1986
Age – 37 years
Social Media – Instagram

One of the most handsome South Indian actors, Yash gained massive popularity with his portrayal of Rocky in the KGF film franchise. Although he is already an established actor. Naveen Kumar Gowda aka Yash made his debut in the film industry with the film Jambada Hudugi in 2007. Prior to films, he has been doing work in television serials for several years. Yash has won three Filmfare awards.

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Ajith Kumar

Date of Birth – May 1, 1971
Age – 52 years
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Actor and race car driver, Ajith Kumar is one of the most talented South Indian actors. Ajith mainly works in the Tamil film industry. He has won three Tamil Nadu state film awards, three Cinema Express awards, and four Vijay awards. Apart from being an actor, Ajith is also a race car driver and among the few Indian drivers to race in an international arena.