South Indian Star Heroines Debut Films
Nayanthara is celebrated for her versatile roles and consistent success at the box office, making her one of the top-rated heroines in South Indian cinema. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has garnered a strong fan following with her versatility and impactful performances. Anushka Shetty, known for her powerful portrayals in historical and mythological films, continues to be a favorite among audiences.
| Heroine | Debut Film | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tamannaah Bhatia | Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (Hindi) | 2005 |
| Kajal Aggarwal | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… (Hindi) | 2004 |
| Anushka Shetty | Super | 2005 |
| Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu) | 2010 |
| Nayanthara | Manassinakkare (Malayalam) | 2003 |
| Trisha Krishnan | Jodi (Tamil) | 1999 |
| Simran | Sanam Harjai (Hindi) | 1995 |
| Soundarya | Gandharva (Kannada) | 1992 |
| Meena | Nenjangal (Tamil) | 1982 |
| Nagma | Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (Hindi) | 1990 |
| Vijaya shanthi | Kilaadi Krishnudu (Telugu) | 1980 |
| Radha | Alaigal Oivathillai (Tamil) | 1981 |
| Jaya Pradha | Bhoomi Kosam (Telugu) | 1976 |
| Jayasudha | Lakshmana Rekha (Telugu) | 1975 |
| Sridevi (as child artist) | Kandan Karunai (Tamil) | 1967 |
| Vanisri | Rangula Ratnam (Telugu) | 1966 |
Tamannaah Bhatia entered Bollywood with “Chand Sa Roshan Chehra” in 2005. Kajal Aggarwal followed in 2004 with “Kyun! Ho Gaya Na…” Samantha Ruth Prabhu gained prominence with “Ye Maaya Chesave” in 2010, showcasing her talent in Telugu cinema.
Nayanthara made a powerful debut in Malayalam with “Manassinakkare” in 2003, setting a path for her illustrious career. Trisha Krishnan’s Tamil debut in “Jodi” in 1999 marked the beginning of her successful journey. Simran ventured into Hindi cinema with “Sanam Harjai” in 1995, while Soundarya impressed in Kannada with “Gandharva” in 1992.
Meena started strong in Tamil cinema with “Nenjangal” in 1982, followed by Nagma’s impactful debut in Hindi with “Baaghi: A Rebel for Love” in 1990. Vijaya shanthi became a notable figure in Telugu with “Kilaadi Krishnudu” in 1980, and Radha captivated Tamil audiences in “Alaigal Oivathillai” in 1981.
Jaya Pradha’s debut in Telugu with “Bhoomi Kosam” in 1976 and Jayasudha’s entry in Telugu cinema with “Lakshmana Rekha” in 1975 showcased their early talent. Sridevi began as a child artist in Tamil with “Kandan Karunai” in 1967, and Vanisri made her debut in Telugu with “Rangula Ratnam” in 1966, starting their respective journeys in the Indian film industry.
