List of Tamil Actors who have acted in Bollywood Movies:
1. Rajinikanth
Notable film:- Andhaa Kaanoon, Geraftaar, Hum, and Bulandi, Aatank Hi Aatank (1995), Bhagwaan Dada (1986), Geraftaar (1985), ChaalBaaz (1989), Hum (1991)
Meri Adalat (1984): His leading Hindi action debut.
2. Kamal Haasan
One of the most successful South Indian actors in Hindi cinema. Notable films: Ek Duuje Ke Liye, Saagar, Appu Raja, Chachi 420. Hey Ram (2000), Hindustani (1996):
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), His breakout romantic tragedy in Hindi directed by K. Balachander, co-starring Rati Agnihotri.
3. Chiyaan Vikram
Even though he is Tamil Background, Vikram has appeared in David (2013) which is released in Hindi, but never established carreer in Bollywood
4. R Madhavan
Madhavan is Well known in both Tamil and Hindi cinema. Films include Rang De Basanti, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu, and Shaitaan
R. Madhavan's official Bollywood debut in a leading role was the 2001 romantic drama film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM), official remake of Tamil film Minnale (2001)
5. Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar has only acted in one Bollywood film, the 2001 Hindi historical epic drama Ashoka where he made a special appearance as Susima Maurya, the rival half-brother of Shah Rukh Khan's character.
6. Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy has acted in few hindi films like Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998) Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) before taking long break from Hindi cinema and after 16 years he came back again in Hindi film..Dear Dad (2016)
7. Suriya Sivakumar
Suriya made his Hindi film debut with Rakta Charitra II (2010), although he is primarily known as a Tamil actor and has not had a sustained Bollywood career.
8. Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay Sethupathi has starred in original Hindi-language theatrical feature films and high-profile Bollywood projects including Merry Christmas (2024) and Jawan (2023) his bollywood Debut movie starring Shahrukh Khan and Nayanthara
9. Siddharth
Siddharth has acted in Acted in Rang De Basanti (2006) his Bollywood Debut (2006), Chashme Baddoor (2013), and Striker (2010),
10. Dhanush
Dhanush has acted in several bollywood movie like Raanjhanaa (2013) his bollywood Debut with leading actress Sonam Kapoor, Shamitabh (2015) Atrangi Re (2021) and Tere Ishk (2025)
11. Jivva
Jivva acted in the Hindi film 83 (2021) film starring Ranveer Singh where he played former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth. His energetic performance was widely appreciated and matched Srikkanth's personality quite well.
While Actor Thalapathy Vijay Did not act in any Bollywood, but he appeared in Cameo Song in Rowdy Rathore film (2012), Chinta ta chinta chinta Song
For Hindi Audience, it may not be big thing, might not even notice him, but for Tamil Audience it's just Surprising to see him with Akshay Kumar and Prabhu Deva
So in terms of substantial Bollywood careers
The Tamil actors who had the most significant Bollywood presence are generally are Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan 90s peak time, Dhanush and Vijay Sethupathi has done multiple film, which makes their career good demand in bollywood.
While Chiyaan Vikram and Suriya Sivakumar didn't established a career in Bollywood,