| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1980 | Mohan | Moodu Pani | Payanangal Mudivathillai, Mouna Ragam, Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu |
| 1980 | Raveendran | Oru Thalai Ragam | Echchil Iravugal, En Priyame, Adutha Varisu |
| 1980 | Shankar | Oru Thalai Ragam | Sujatha, Kanalukku Karaiyethu, Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile |
| 1980 | Chandrasekhar | Oru Thalai Ragam | Palaivana Solai, Oomai Vizhigal, Nanba Nanba |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal Ravi | Nizhalgal | Nayakan, Ore Oru Gramathiley, Adhisaya Manithan |
| 1980 | S. Ve. Sekhar | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam, Manal Kayiru, Poove Poochooda Vaa |
| 1981 | Rajeev | Rail Payanangalil | Palaivana Solai, Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal, Chain Jayapal |
| 1981 | Visu | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Chidambara Rahasiyam, Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram, Varavu Nalla Uravu |
| 1981 | Thiagarajan | Alaigal Oivathillai | Malaiyoor Mambattiyan, Neengal Kettavai, Salem Vishnu |
| 1981 | Karthik | Alaigal Oivathillai | Agni Natchathiram, Ponnumani, Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen |
| 1981 | Suresh | Panneer Pushpangal | Manjal Nila, Apoorva Sahodarigal, Hello Yaar Pesurathu |
| 1982 | Prabhu | Sangili | Chinna Thambi, Duet, Chandramukhi |
| 1982 | Prem Menon | Krodham | Vetri Karangal, Andha Naal, Krodham 2 |
| 1982 | Raghuvaran | Ezhavathu Manithan | Puriyaadha Pudhir, Baashha, Mudhalvan |
| 1983 | Bhanu Chander | Silk Silk Silk | Neengal Kettavai, Veedu, Thimiru |
| 1983 | T. Rajendar | Thangaikkor Geetham | Mythili Ennai Kaathali, Oru Thayin Sabhatham, En Thangai Kalyani |
| 1983 | Anand Babu | Thangaikkor Geetham | Puriyaadha Pudhir, Pudhu Vasantham, Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam |
| 1983 | Pandiyan | Mann Vasanai | Pudhumai Penn, Aan Paavam, Kizhakku Cheemayile |
| 1984 | Arjun | Nandri | Gentleman, Jai Hind, Mudhalvan |
| 1984 | Murali | Poovilangu | Pagal Nilavu, Pudhu Vasantham, Idhayam |
| 1985 | Pandiarajan | Aan Paavam | Paatti Sollai Thattathe, Gopala Gopala, Anjathe |
| 1985 | Arun Pandian | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Oomai Vizhigal, Inaindha Kaigal, Devan |
| 1986 | Ramarajan | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | Enga Ooru Pattukaran, Karagattakaran, Amman Kovil Vaasalile |
| 1986 | Rahman | Nilave Malare | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Sangamam, Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru |
| 1986 | Raja | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Pudhu Vasantham, Captain Magal, Karuththamma |
| 1987 | Ramesh Aravind | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Keladi Kanmani, Duet, Panchathantiram |
| 1987 | Ramki | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Inaindha Kaigal, Rajali, Irattai Roja |
| 1987 | Nassar | Kavithai Paada Neramillai | Nayakan, Avatharam, Saivam |
| 1987 | Charan Raj | Neethikku Thandanai | Naan Sonnathey Sattam, Adhu Antha Kaalam, Gentleman |
| 1987 | Vivek | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Kaadhal Mannan, Run, Brindavanam |
| 1988 | Sarathkumar | Kan Simittum Neram | Nattamai, Surya Vamsam, Muni 2: Kanchana |
| 1988 | Livingston | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Sundara Purushan, Sollamale, En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri |
| 1989 | Rajkiran | Enne Petha Raasa | Aranmanai Kili, Nandhaa, Pa. Pandi |
| 1989 | Parthiban | Pudhiya Paadhai | Bharathi Kannamma, Azhagi, Naanum Rowdydhaan |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 1990 | Mammootty | Mounam Sammadham | Azhagan, Thalapathi, Kandukondain Kandukondain |
| 1990 | Anand | Nila Pennae | Thalaivasal, Thiruda Thiruda, Avathara Purushan |
| 1990 | Vignesh | Avanga Namma Ooru Ponnuga | Kizhakku Cheemayile, Raman Abdullah, Soori |
| 1990 | Vikram | En Kadhal Kanmani | Sethu, Pithamagan, Anniyan |
| 1990 | Prashanth | Vaigasi Poranthachu | Thiruda Thiruda, Jeans, Thamizh, Winner |
| 1991 | Napoleon | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Seevalaperi Pandi, Asuran, Ettupatti Rasa |
| 1991 | Selva | Aatha Un Koyilile | Sakthivel, Nattupura Pattu, Golmaal |
| 1991 | Vadivelu | En Rasavin Manasile | Kaadhalan, Winner, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei |
| 1991 | Arvind Swamy | Thalapathi | Roja, Bombay, Thani Oruvan, |
| 1992 | Saravanan | Pondatti Rajyam | Nallathe Nadakkum, Thaai Manasu, Paruthiveeran |
| 1992 | Vijay | Naalaiya Theerpu | Poove Unakkaga, Thulladha Manamum Thullum, Ghilli, Pokkiri, Thuppaki, Master, Leo |
| 1992 | Vineeth | Aavarampoo | May Madham, Kadhal Desam, Chandramukhi |
| 1993 | Suresh Menon | Pudhiya Mugam | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Kaalidas, Koogle Kuttappa |
| 1993 | Jayaram | Gokulam | Murai Maman, Thenali, Julie Ganapathi |
| 1993 | Ranjith | Pon Vilangu | Sindhu Nathi Poo, Maru Malarchi, Bheeshmar |
| 1993 | Ajith Kumar | Amaravathi | Aasai, Kadhal Kottai, Vaalee, Varalaru, Mankatha |
| 1994 | Prakash Raj | Duet | Iruvar, Ghilli, Kanchivaram |
| 1994 | Prabhu Deva | Indhu | Kaadhalan, Minsara Kanavu, Ullam Kollai Poguthae |
| 1994 | Karan | Nammavar | Raman Abdullah, Color Kanavugal, Kokki |
| 1995 | Arun Vijay | Murai Mappillai | Pandavar Bhoomi, Thadaiyara Thaakka, Yennai Arindhaal |
| 1995 | Jackie Shroff | Rangeela | Bigil |
| 1995 | Aamir Khan | Rangeela |
Coolie |
| 1996 | Abbas | Kadhal Desam | V.I.P., Kandukondain Kandukondain, Aanandham |
| 1997 | Suriya | Nerukku Ner | Kaakha Kaakha, Ghajini, Vaaranam Aayiram |
| 1997 | Mohanlal | Iruvar | Pop Corn, Jilla '', Kaappan |
| 1999 | Kunal | Kadhalar Dhinam | Paarvai Ondre Podhume, Punnagai Desam, Super Da |
| 1999 | Manoj Bharathiraja | Taj Mahal | Samudhiram, Alli Arjuna, Annakodi |
| 1999 | Hamsavardhan | Maanaseega Kadhal | Vadagupatti Maapillai, Junior Senior, Manthiran |
| 1999 | Jai Akash | Rojavanam | Roja Kootam, Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu, Amudhae'' |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 2000 | Madhavan | Alaipayuthey | Minnale, Kannathil Muthamittal, Irudhi Suttru |
| 2000 | Shah Rukh Khan | Hey Ram | Jawan |
| 2000 | Dino Morea | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Solo, Agent |
| 2001 | Raghava Lawrence | Parthale Paravasam | Muni, Muni 2: Kanchana, Kanchana 2 |
| 2001 | Shaam | 12B | Lesa Lesa, Iyarkai, Ullam Ketkumae, Varisu |
| 2001 | Suniel Shetty | 12B | Darbar |
| 2002 | Dhanush | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Aadukalam, Velaiilla Pattadhari, Asuran |
| 2002 | Jeevan | University | Kaaka Kaaka, Thiruttu Payale, Naan Avanillai |
| 2002 | Prasanna | Five Star | Azhagiya Theeye, Kanda Naal Mudhal, Kalyana Samayal Saadham |
| 2002 | Cheran | Solla Marandha Kadhai | Autograph, Thavamai Thavamirundhu, Yuddham Sei |
| 2002 | Silambarasan | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Manmadhan, Vallavan, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
| 2002 | Srikanth | Roja Kootam | Parthiban Kanavu, Kana Kandaen, Nanban |
| 2002 | Nandha | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Eeram, Anandhapurathu Veedu, Vellore Maavattam |
| 2002 | Richard | Kadhal Virus | Naalai, Pen Singam, Ninaithathu Yaaro |
| 2002 | Ramana | Style | Meesai Madhavan, Ajantha, Meaghamann |
| 2003 | Jiiva | Aasai Aasaiyai | Raam, Kattradhu Thamizh, Ko |
| 2003 | Sibi Sathyaraj | Student Number 1 | Lee, Naaigal Jaakirathai, Sathya |
| 2003 | Jayam Ravi | Jayam | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi , Peraanmai, Thani Oruvan |
| 2003 | Siddharth | Boys | Aaytha Ezhuthu, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi, Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2003 | Bharath | Boys | Kaadhal, Em Magan, Veyyil |
| 2003 | Thaman S | Boys | |
| 2003 | Manikandan | Boys | Maharaja |
| 2003 | Nakul | Boys | Kadhalil Vizhunthen, Maasilamani, Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum |
| 2004 | S. J. Suryah | New | Isai, Mersal, Monster |
| 2004 | Vishal | Chellamae | Sandakozhi, Avan Ivan, Thupparivaalan |
| 2004 | Karthik Kumar | Vaanam Vasappadum | Kanda Naal Mudhal, Poi Solla Porom, Pasanga 2 |
| 2004 | Ravi Krishna | 7G Rainbow Colony | Sukran, Kedi, Aaranya Kaandam |
| 2004 | Santhanam | Manmadhan | Arai En 305-il Kadavul, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya |
| 2005 | Jithan Ramesh | Jithan | Jerry, Madurai Veeran, Osthe |
| 2005 | Vikranth | Karka Kasadara | Pandianadu, Thakka Thakka, Thondan |
| 2005 | Prithviraj | Kana Kandaen | Mozhi, Raavanan, Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2005 | Navdeep | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Nenjil Jil Jil, A Aa E Ee, Solla Solla Inikkum |
| 2005 | Arya | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Naan Kadavul, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, Sarpatta Parambarai |
| 2006 | Narain | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Pallikoodam, Anjathe, Mugamoodi |
| 2006 | Natty | Naalai | Muthukku Muthaaga, Sathuranga Vettai, Richie |
| 2006 | Sundar C | Thalai Nagaram | Veerappu, Sandai, Aranmanai |
| 2006 | Vishnu Priyan | Ilakkanam | Kadhal Meipada, Arya Surya, Angali Pangali |
| 2006 | Siddharth Venugopal | June R | Ananda Thandavam, Naan |
| 2007 | Ashok Kumar | Muruga | Pidichirukku, Kadhal Solla Aasai, Gangs of Madras |
| 2007 | Karthi | Paruthiveeran | Paiyaa, Madras, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru |
| 2007 | Vinay | Unnale Unnale | Jayamkondaan, Aranmanai, Doctor |
| 2007 | Jai | Chennai 600028 | Subramaniapuram, Engaeyum Eppothum, Raja Rani |
| 2007 | Shiva | Chennai 600028 | Tamizh Padam, Kalakalappu, Vanakkam Chennai |
| 2007 | Vijay Vasanth | Chennai 600028 | Naadodigal, Ennamo Nadakkudhu, Chennai 600028 II |
| 2007 | Shakthi Vasudevan | Thottal Poo Malarum | Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar, Ninaithale Inikkum, Shivalinga |
| 2007 | Kishore | Polladhavan | Aadukalam, Haridas, Visaranai |
| 2007 | Aadhi | Mirugam | Eeram, Aravaan, Maragadha Naanayam |
| 2007 | Naveen Chandra | Pazhaniappa Kalloori | Koottam, Sarabham, Sivappu |
| 2008 | Ajmal Ameer | Anjathe | TN 07 AL 4777, Ko, Karuppampatti |
| 2008 | Sathya | Valluvan Vasuki | Sirithal Rasipen, Nellu, Maharaja |
| 2008 | Samuthirakani | Subramaniapuram | Visaranai, Appa, Thondan |
| 2008 | Sasikumar | Subramaniapuram | Naadodigal, Sundarapandian, Tharai Thappattai |
| 2008 | Vaibhav | Saroja | Mankatha, Kappal, Meyaadha Maan |
| 2008 | Kreshna | Alibhabha | Kazhugu, Yaamirukka Bayamey, Pandigai |
| 2008 | Shanthanu Bhagyaraj | Sakkarakatti | Siddu +2, Kandaen, Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga |
| 2008 | Ganesh Venkatraman | Abhiyum Naanum | Unnaipol Oruvan, Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Thani Oruvan |
| 2009 | Sharwanand | Kadhalna Summa Illai | Engeyum Eppodhum, JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai, Kanam |
| 2009 | Vishnu Vishal | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Neerparavai, Jeeva, Indru Netru Naalai, Ratsasan |
| 2009 | Soori | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Viduthalai Part 1, Garudan, Maaman |
| 2009 | Vimal | Pasanga | Kalavani, Kalakalappu, Manjapai |
| Year | Name | Debut film | Other notable films |
| 2010 | Aari | Rettaisuzhi | Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey, Nedunchaalai, Maya |
| 2010 | Mahesh | Angadi Theru | Yasakhan, Buddhanin Sirippu, Vattakara |
| 2010 | Atharvaa | Baana Kaathadi | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal, Paradesi, Kanithan |
| 2010 | Rahul Ravindran | Moscowin Kavery | Vinmeengal, Vanakkam Chennai, U Turn |
| 2010 | Arulnithi | Vamsam | Mouna Guru, Demonte Colony, Brindavanam |
| 2010 | Harish Kalyan | Sindhu Samaveli | Poriyaalan, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, Dharala Prabhu |
| 2010 | Vidharth | Thottupaar | Mynaa, Kuttrame Thandanai, Kurangu Bommai |
| 2010 | Sathish | Thamizh Padam | Naai Sekar, Conjuring Kannappan, Sattam En Kaiyil |
| 2010 | Rathan Mouli | Unnaiye Kadhalipen | 13 aam Pakkam Parkka, Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi, Arasakulam |
| 2010 | Vijay Sethupathi | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Pizza, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Vikram Vedha,Vikram,Jawan |
| 2011 | Ashwin Kakumanu | Nadunisi Naaygal | Mankatha, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Zero |
| 2011 | Yogi Babu | Rajapattai | Kolamavu Kokila, Mandela, Bommai Nayagi |
| 2012 | Sivakarthikeyan | Marina | Ethir Neechal, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, Remo,Doctor,Ayalaan |
| 2012 | Vivek Rajgopal | Naanga | Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal, Echcharikkai, Jasper |
| 2012 | Karunakaran | Kalakalappu | Soodhu Kavvum, Yaamirukka Bayamey, Uppu Karuvaadu |
| 2012 | Sri | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Onaayum Aatukuttiyum, Vil Ambu, Maanagaram |
| 2012 | Udhayanidhi Stalin | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, Nannbenda, Manithan |
| 2012 | Dinesh | Attakathi | Cuckoo, Thirudan Police, Visaranai |
| 2012 | Vijay Antony | Naan | Salim, Pichaikkaran, Yaman |
| 2012 | Vikram Prabhu | Kumki | Ivan Veramathiri, Arima Nambi, Sigaram Thodu |
| 2012 | Arjun Das | Perumaan | Andhaghaaram, Aneethi, Rasavathi |
| 2013 | Gautham Karthik | Kadal | Vai Raja Vai, Rangoon, Hara Hara Mahadevaki |
| 2013 | Ashok Selvan | Soodhu Kavvum | Pizza 2: The Villa, Thegidi, Kootathil Oruthan |
| 2013 | Bobby Simha | Soodhu Kavvum | Jigarthanda, Ko 2, Iraivi |
| 2013 | Sundeep Kishan | Yaaruda Mahesh | Maanagaram, Nenjil Thunivirundhal, Maayavan |
| 2013 | RJ Balaji | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | LKG, Mookuthi Amman, Veetla Vishesham |
| 2013 | Rana Daggubati | Arrambam | Baahubali: The Beginning, Bangalore Naatkal, Kaadan |
| 2013 | Kathir | Madha Yaanai Koottam | Vikram Vedha, Pariyerum Perumal, Bigil |
| 2014 | Dulquer Salmaan | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | O Kadhal Kanmani, Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Hey Sinamika |
| 2014 | Santhosh Prathap | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Dhayam, Pancharaaksharam, Sarpatta Parambarai |
| 2014 | Kalaiyarasan | Madras | Kabali, Adhe Kangal, Jagame Thandhiram |
| 2015 | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Darling | Trisha Illana Nayanthara, Pencil, Sarvam Thaala Mayam |
| 2015 | Dhruvva | Thilagar | Kadhal Kasakuthaiya, Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna, Devadas Brothers |
| 2015 | Linga | Chennai Ungalai Anbudan Varaverkirathu | Penguin, Parole, Udanpaal |
| 2015 | K. Manikandan | India Pakistan | Good Night, Lover, Kudumbasthan |
| 2016 | R. K. Suresh | Tharai Thappattai | Billa Pandi, Vettai Naai, Visithiran |
| 2016 | Gokul Anand | Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam | Chennai 2 Singapore, Pancharaaksharam, Theeviram |
| 2016 | R. S. Karthiik | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Peechankai, Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam, Parole |
| 2016 | Kalidas Jayaram | Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Putham Pudhu Kaalai, Oru Pakka Kathai, Natchathiram Nagargiradhu |
| 2016 | Vijay Kumar | Uriyadi | Uriyadi 2, Fight Club, Election |
| 2017 | Vetri | 8 Thottakkal | Jiivi, C/O Kaadhal, Jiivi 2 |
| 2017 | Hiphop Tamizha Adhi | Meesaya Murukku | Natpe Thunai, Naan Sirithal, Anbarivu |
| 2017 | Vasanth Ravi | Taramani | Rocky, Jailer |
| 2017 | Kishen Das | Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee | Sync, Tharunam |
| 2018 | Akshay Kumar | 2.0 | |
| 2019 | Dhruv Vikram | Adithya Varma | Varmaa, Mahaan, Bison Kaalamaadan |
| 2019 | Teejay | Asuran | Thatrom Thookrom, Pathu Thala, Bad Girl, Jana Nayagan |