This list outlines the names of popular lead film actresses, who previously worked or are currently working in the Tamil film industry Kollywood, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor or the year of their landmark film. Actresses who have starred in at least five films as lead are included in the list. 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Lists of film actors Tamil film actors