There are several bollywood actress who have acted in Tamil movies
Esha Deol
Many people are unaware that Esha also acted in Aayutha Ezhuthu. 2004 political action drama directed by Mani Ratnam.
She played the role of a French teacher named Geetha, starring alongside a prominent ensemble cast that included Suriya, Madhavan, and Siddharth.
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Also acted in 3 tamil movies Dhaam Dhoom, Chandramukhi 2 and Thalaivii,
While Dham Dhoom is the most iconic film with Jayam Ravi, her debut in 2008 tamil film
Disha Patani
Disha has acted in 1 tamil film Kanguva (2024) starring Suriya and Bobby Deol (antagonist)
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif made her Tamil film debut in the mystery thriller Merry Christmas (2024)
Which was shot simultaneously in both Hindi and Tamil. People was directed by Sriram Raghavan, she stars alongside Vijay Sethupathi, her role is Maria, who's like takes an unexpected turn on Christmas Eve
This is the only her first full fledged tamil film
Tapsee panu
Taapsee Pannu has acted in several famous Tamil films like Aadukalam, Arrambam, Game over (2019), Kanchana 2, Annabelle Sethupathi
Tapsee is popular due to songs Chemistry with Arya and Dhanush, Songs En Fuse Pochu and Yaathe Yaathe
Amyra Dastur
Amyra Dastur made her Tamil cinema debut in 2015 and has since starred in prominent Kollywood releases. She acted in 2 films Anegan (2015) starring Dhanush and Bagheera (2023)
Deepika Padukone
How many of you know that Deepika has acted in a Tamil film?
While it's true Deepika has appeared in Kochadiyan (2014) movie Starring Rajinikanth and Deepika as Main female lead role
Ilenea D Cruz
Ilenea D Cruz acted in 1 tamil movie Nanban starring Joseph, Vijay, Jiiva and Srikanth which is a remake of 3 idiots
Shriya Saran
Shriya Saran is a prominent Indian actress who has delivered several memorable performances in the Tamil film industry alongside leading superstars. She is much popular in Tamil/Telugu than Bollywood films, most iconic Tamil movie is the blockbuster
Sivaji: The Boss (2007) with Rajinikanth, Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007),, Kanthaswamy (2009), Kutty (2010)
Genelia D'Souza
Genelia is known for national crush due to bubbly eye, cute face structure
Boys (2003), Sachein (2005), Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Uthama Puthiran (2010), Velayudham (2011)
When compared to other films, Genelia Acted 2 times with Joseph Vijay, moreover Sachein film is because it breaks away from typical action-heavy hero roles, offering instead a breezy, feel-good vibe. The film's unique charm lies in Thalapathy Vijay's effortless charm, Genelia's bubbly performance
Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu made her Tamil cinema debut in the 2005 romantic comedy film Sachein
Tamannaah Bhatia
Notable films:- Sketch, Veeram, Sura, Ayan, Paiyya, Siruthai, Oppiri, Kaththi Sandai, Action (2019), and Thillalangadi (2010), Venghai, Padikkathavan
Karthi and Tamannaah Bhatia
are a beloved on- screen pair in South Indian cinema premd for their sizing chemistry in blockbuster Tamil films like Paiyaa and Siruthai
While they are highly celebrated for their musical hits and romantic action films,
Kajal Agarwal
Notable Films:- Vivegam, Thuppaki, Jilla, Mersal, Maatraan, Naan Mahaan Alla, All in Azhagu Raja, Paayum Puli, Kavalai Vendam, Maari
Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul acted in 3 tamil Film, Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, Dev, NGK, Ayalaan
Rakul has acted 2 times with Karthi Sivakumar,
Bhoomika Chawla
Bhoomika has acted in several tamil film, but most iconic films are Sillunu Oru Kadhal in which she starred alongside Suriya and Jyothika and ishwarya, many college aspirant relates to real life by seeing this film, love stories and painful moments Suriya and Bhoomika Split up before marrying Jyothika in movie.
Badri (2001), Roja Kootam, Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
Rani Mukherjee
Mukherjee appeared in 1 tamil Film Hey Raam (2000), starring Kamal Haasan
Tabu
Tabu has acted in many notable films in Tamil. Kandu Konden Kandu Konden (2000), Kadhal Desam (1996), Sinhedhiye (2000) Raja Leela (2003)
Kajol
Bollywood actress Kajol has acted in only two full-length Tamil films
Minsara Kanuvu (1997) and Unemployed graduate 2 (2017) starring Dhanush
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka has acted in exactly one Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) starring Thalapathi Vijay
Marking it as rare iconic screen presense before debuting in bollywood film industry, she is successful in bollywood film industry.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya is one of the popular actress in prime time and acted with megastars actors like Rajinikanth and Chiyaan Vikram
Notable Films: Enthiran, Raavanan (2010), Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 and 2, Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000). Iruvar (1997).
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty’s only full-length Tamil film 1996 action-comedyMr. Romeo
She starred as the female lead alongside actor and choreographer Prabhu Deva (who played a dual role) and co-star Madhoo.
Additionally, she made a special appearance in the popular 2000 Tamil romantic comedy Kushi starring Vijay and Jyothika
Hema Malini
Despite Tamilian Background, Hema Malini is one of the prominent actress in Tamil and Bollywood film industry
Hema Malini has acted in several films like Idhu Sathiyam (1963) Hey Ram (2000
However Hema Malini has acted in majority in Hindi films and few tamil movie
Ameesha Patel
Ameesha Patel has starred in only one Tamil movie throughout her career
Pudhiya Geethai (2003)
Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon has starred in 3 Tamil films She made her Kollywood debut in 1994, gained international acclaim with a cult-classic in 2001,
Saadhu (1994), Aalavandhan (2001)
Juhu Chawla
Juhi Chawla has primarily acted in Hindi film, but she appeared in 1 tamil film Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)