FILMFARE AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR-TAMIL
by Blockbusters2020 | created - 20 Oct 2020 | updated - 20 Oct 2020 | PublicWINNERS
10 Wins: Kamal Haasan
5 Wins: Vikram
4 Wins: Karthik, Dhanush
3 Wins: Sivaji Ganesan, Sarath Kumar, Ajith Kumar
2 Wins: Sivakumar, Suriya, Vijay Sethupathi
Actor with most award-Kamal Haasan-10
Actor with most nominations-Kamal Hassan-31
Actor with most consecutive years nominations-Suriya-(2008-2013) Dhanush (2011-2016)-6
Actor with most nominations without ever winning-Vijay 9
Oldest winner Sivaji Ganesan-58
Oldest Nominee Rajinikanth-66
Youngest winner-Kamal Haasan-21
Youngest Nominee-Dhanush-21
* Kamal Haasan with ten wins, has most number of awards than any other actor. Vikram has five wins, followed by Karthik and Dhanush with four wins. Three actors have won the award thrice in chronological order they are Sivaji Ganesan, Sarath Kumar and Ajith Kumar.Three actors Sivakumar, Suriya and Vijay Sethupathi has two wins each.
*Vikram, Dhanush, Karthi, Suriya and R. Madhavan are the five actors to win both Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil and *Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and Vikram is the first actor to win this honour.
*Sathyaraj, Suriya and R. Madhavan have won both Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil.
*Kamal Hassan was the most victorious actor with four wins in the 70s. Karthik ruled the 80s with two wins. In the 90s, Kamal Haasan outperformed every other actors with four wins. Vikram was the most successful actor with three wins in the 2000s. Dhanush was the most successful actor in the 2010s with four wins.
Seven actors have won the awards in consecutive years; in chronological order, they are Sivaji Ganesan (1972-1973), Kamal Haasan (1975-1978, 1991-1992 and 1995-1996), Sivakumar (1979-1980), Karthik (1988-1990), Sarathkumar (1997-1998), Dhanush (2011-2012) and Vijay Sethupathi (2017-2018).
Suriya and R. Madhavan are the two actors to have won Filmfare Awards South in three major actor categories : Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor Critics which was Acheived by them as of 2016 & 2017 respectively.
*R. Madhavan became the first actor and the only actor to have won Filmfare Awards South in four different acting categories: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor critics and Best Male Debut awards once each.
*There was only one tie in 2018 between Dhanush and Vijay Sethupathi.
*Karthi was the only actor to win the award for his debut performance in Tamil.
*Kamal Haasan has a most nominations with 31, followed by Rajinikanth with 18.
1. Shivaji Ganesan
Actor | Thevar Magan
Tamil superstar from a poor family in Tamil Nadu, India. His father worked on the railways.
On the day of his birth his father, Chiniah Pillai, follower of Mahatma Gandhi, was jailed for participating in the Independence movement in Nellikuppam (Tamil Nadu, India). He was frequently in and out of ...
Gnana oli-1972
2. Shivaji Ganesan
Actor | Thevar Magan
Tamil superstar from a poor family in Tamil Nadu, India. His father worked on the railways.
On the day of his birth his father, Chiniah Pillai, follower of Mahatma Gandhi, was jailed for participating in the Independence movement in Nellikuppam (Tamil Nadu, India). He was frequently in and out of ...
Gauravam-1973
3. Gemini Ganesan
Actor | Naan Avanillai
Known as one of the "big three" of South Indian Cinema of yesteryear (the other two being M.G. Ramchandran, and Sivaji Ganesan), Ramaswamy Ganesan had acted in several box-office hits between 1950 and 1978 as the lead hero. Born on November 16, 1919, he was a graduate from an orthodox Brahmin ...
Naan Avanillai-1974
4. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Apoorva Ragangal-1975
5. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Oru oodappu Kan Simitigarathu-1976
6. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
16 Vayathinile-1977(HATTRICK)
7. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Sigappu Rojakal-1978(4 times on a row)
8. Sivakumar
Actor | Agni Sakshi
Sivakumar, is one of the great actors of Indian cinema. He has done a wide range of roles in Tamil films. Also known for his visual artistic works. He's also ambidextrous. He started his acting career in 1965, his early day blockbusters include Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Vandichakkaram (1980), ...
Rosapoo Ravikkai Kaari-1979
9. Sivakumar
Actor | Agni Sakshi
Sivakumar, is one of the great actors of Indian cinema. He has done a wide range of roles in Tamil films. Also known for his visual artistic works. He's also ambidextrous. He started his acting career in 1965, his early day blockbusters include Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Vandichakkaram (1980), ...
Vandichakaram-1980
10. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Raaja Parvai-1981
11. Mohan
Actor | Payanangal Mudivathillai
Mohan was born on August 23, 1956. He is an actor and director, known for Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982), Mouna Ragam (1986) and Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999).
Payanangal Mudivathillai-1982
12. Bhagyaraj
Director | Oru Kai Osai
Bhagyaraj was born on January 7, 1953 in Vellangkoil, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Oru Kai Osai (1980), Munthanai Mudichu (1983) and Pavunnu Pavanuthan (1991).
MUndhanai Mudichu-1983
13. Rajinikanth
Actor | Enthiran
Rajinikanth has been a superstar in the Tamil movie industry since the 70s. He is one of the highest earning actors in Asia. Primarily starring in Tamil movies, he has also worked in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Hollywood movies. He was born in Bangalore (India), and was employed as a bus conductor ...
Nallavanukku Nallavan-1984
14. Shivaji Ganesan
Actor | Thevar Magan
Tamil superstar from a poor family in Tamil Nadu, India. His father worked on the railways.
On the day of his birth his father, Chiniah Pillai, follower of Mahatma Gandhi, was jailed for participating in the Independence movement in Nellikuppam (Tamil Nadu, India). He was frequently in and out of ...
Muthal Maryadai-1985
15. Vijayakanth
Actor | Poonthotta Kaavalkkaaran
Vijayakanth, who's affectionately called 'Puratchi Kalaignar' and 'Captain' by his fans and well-wishers, had to face so many challenges and unfriendly situations before he could achieve the fame and popularity he's enjoying to-day in Tamil filmfield. He, whose original name was Vijayaraj, was born...
Amman Kovil Kizhakale-1986
16. Sathyaraj
Actor | Bãhubali: The Beginning
Kollywood star, Sathyaraj, might have been the very first screen villain to have impressed Tamil audiences by being a cultured, flamboyant antagonist, and it was the audiences' liking for him that eventually led him to becoming one of the leading heroes of Tamil cinema like Rajini Kanth and Kamal ...
Vedham pudithu-1987
17. Karthik
Actor | Agni Natchathiram
Karthik was born on September 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Agni Natchathiram (1988), Kizhakku Vasal (1990) and Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).
Ahni Natchathiram-1988
18. Karthik
Actor | Agni Natchathiram
Karthik was born on September 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Agni Natchathiram (1988), Kizhakku Vasal (1990) and Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).
Varsham Padhinaaru-1989
19. Karthik
Actor | Agni Natchathiram
Karthik was born on September 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Agni Natchathiram (1988), Kizhakku Vasal (1990) and Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).
Kizhaku Vasal-1990
20. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Guna-1991
21. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
THevar Mgan-1992
22. Karthik
Actor | Agni Natchathiram
Karthik was born on September 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Agni Natchathiram (1988), Kizhakku Vasal (1990) and Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).
Ponnumani-1993
23. R. Sarathkumar
Actor | Nattamai
Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian film actor, producer, and politician who has made a significant impact on the South Indian film industry.
Ramanathan studied at the Raja Muthiah High School in Chennai. Later, he went to the Central School in IIT Madras and completed his further studies at St. ...
Nattamai-1994
24. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Kuruthipunal-1995
25. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Indian-1996
26. R. Sarathkumar
Actor | Nattamai
Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian film actor, producer, and politician who has made a significant impact on the South Indian film industry.
Ramanathan studied at the Raja Muthiah High School in Chennai. Later, he went to the Central School in IIT Madras and completed his further studies at St. ...
Suryavamsam-1997
27. R. Sarathkumar
Actor | Nattamai
Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian film actor, producer, and politician who has made a significant impact on the South Indian film industry.
Ramanathan studied at the Raja Muthiah High School in Chennai. Later, he went to the Central School in IIT Madras and completed his further studies at St. ...
Natpukkaga-1998
28. Ajith Kumar
Actor | Mankatha
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who has worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He is one of the leading actors in Tamil Cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai (1995). A succession of high-grossing films followed...
Vaali-1999
29. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
Hey Ram-2000
30. Vikram
Actor | I
Vikram is an Indian film actor, voice actor and a playback singer. He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, which was followed by a series of Tamil and Telugu films and supporting roles in few Malayalam films throughout the early decade. After the critical and commercial success of ...
Kasi-2001
31. Ajith Kumar
Actor | Mankatha
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who has worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He is one of the leading actors in Tamil Cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai (1995). A succession of high-grossing films followed...
Villain-2002
32. Vikram
Actor | I
Vikram is an Indian film actor, voice actor and a playback singer. He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, which was followed by a series of Tamil and Telugu films and supporting roles in few Malayalam films throughout the early decade. After the critical and commercial success of ...
Pithamagan-2003
33. Suriya
Actor | 24
Suriya was born to actor Sivakumar and his wife Lakshmi in Chennai but brought up in Coimbatore. He is the eldest of three children; his younger brother is actor Karthi Sivakumar and he has a younger sister named Brindha Sivakumar. He attended PSBB School and St. Bede's School in Chennai and ...
Perazhagan-2004
34. Vikram
Actor | I
Vikram is an Indian film actor, voice actor and a playback singer. He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, which was followed by a series of Tamil and Telugu films and supporting roles in few Malayalam films throughout the early decade. After the critical and commercial success of ...
Anniyan-2005
35. Ajith Kumar
Actor | Mankatha
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who has worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He is one of the leading actors in Tamil Cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai (1995). A succession of high-grossing films followed...
Varalaru-2006
36. Karthi
Actor | Kaithi
Karthi, born Karthik Sivakumar, is an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is the younger son of veteran actor Sivakumar and Lakshmi Sivakumar. Karthi holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Crescent Engineering College in Chennai and a Master of Science in Industrial ...
Paruthiveeran-2007
37. Suriya
Actor | 24
Suriya was born to actor Sivakumar and his wife Lakshmi in Chennai but brought up in Coimbatore. He is the eldest of three children; his younger brother is actor Karthi Sivakumar and he has a younger sister named Brindha Sivakumar. He attended PSBB School and St. Bede's School in Chennai and ...
Vaaranam Aayriam-2008
38. Prakash Raj
Actor | Anniyan
Prakash Raj is an established actor, producer, director, and television presenter in the Indian film industry. He is known for his works in South Indian and Hindi films.
Starting in the early 90s, he went on to appear in about 400 films. He has received several awards and accolades in his career, ...
Kaanchivaram-2009
39. Vikram
Actor | I
Vikram is an Indian film actor, voice actor and a playback singer. He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, which was followed by a series of Tamil and Telugu films and supporting roles in few Malayalam films throughout the early decade. After the critical and commercial success of ...
Raavanan-2010
40. Dhanush
Actor | Raanjhanaa
Venkatesh Prabhu known by his stage name Dhanush, is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist and playback singer who has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. In 2011, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the Tamil film "Aadukalam" and in the same year, he received international ...
Aadukalam-2011
41. Dhanush
Actor | Raanjhanaa
Venkatesh Prabhu known by his stage name Dhanush, is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist and playback singer who has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. In 2011, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the Tamil film "Aadukalam" and in the same year, he received international ...
3-2012
42. Atharvaa Murali
Actor | Baana Kaathadi
Atharvaa Murali was born on May 7, 1989 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Baana Kaathadi (2010), Paradesi (2013) and Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019).
Paradesi-2013
43. Dhanush
Actor | Raanjhanaa
Venkatesh Prabhu known by his stage name Dhanush, is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist and playback singer who has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. In 2011, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the Tamil film "Aadukalam" and in the same year, he received international ...
Vellaiyilla Pattadhari-2014
44. Vikram
Actor | I
Vikram is an Indian film actor, voice actor and a playback singer. He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, which was followed by a series of Tamil and Telugu films and supporting roles in few Malayalam films throughout the early decade. After the critical and commercial success of ...
I-2015
45. Madhavan
Actor | Vikram Vedha
Ranganathan Madhavan was born on June 01, 1970, to businessman R. Iyengar and his wife R. Saroja in a Tamil family. He is an Indian actor, writer, film director and producer.
At the age of 18, his college entrusted him with the responsibility of representing India as a Cultural Ambassador to Canada.
...
Iruthi Suttru-2016
46. Vijay Sethupathi
Actor | 96
Vijay Sethupathy, one of the most versatile actor in Indian film industry, has acted in more than 50 films, with many of them being successful. His first lead role was in Seenu Ramasamy's 'Thenmerku Paruvakatru' (2010) and his first blockbuster 'Pizza' (2012). Starting his acting career as a ...
Vikram Vedha-2017
47. Dhanush
Actor | Raanjhanaa
Venkatesh Prabhu known by his stage name Dhanush, is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist and playback singer who has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. In 2011, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the Tamil film "Aadukalam" and in the same year, he received international ...
Vada Chennai-2018
48. Vijay Sethupathi
Actor | 96
Vijay Sethupathy, one of the most versatile actor in Indian film industry, has acted in more than 50 films, with many of them being successful. His first lead role was in Seenu Ramasamy's 'Thenmerku Paruvakatru' (2010) and his first blockbuster 'Pizza' (2012). Starting his acting career as a ...
96-2018
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