This era was dominated by the legendary duo M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganesan . While MGR became the face of populist, socially conscious films, Sivaji Ganesan was hailed as the "Nadigar Thilagam" (The Pride of Actors) for his unparalleled dramatic range.

Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood, is a thriving film industry based in Chennai, India. With a rich history spanning over a century, Tamil cinema has produced numerous iconic films and stars that have gained a massive following not only in India but also worldwide. In this guide, we'll take you through the filmography of Tamil cinema and highlight some of the most popular videos.

| Actor | Total YouTube views (all video types) | Highest viewed single video (song/trailer) | |--------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Vijay | ~12B+ (combined from music labels) | "Naa Ready" (500M) | | Rajinikanth | ~8B+ | "Hukum" – Jailer (280M) | | Kamal Haasan | ~5B+ | "Once Upon a Time" – Vikram (300M) | | Dhanush | ~6B+ | "Why This Kolaveri Di" (450M) |

: Scheduled for June 12, 2026, featuring Rajinikanth and Vijay Sethupathi .