Top 10 Asian Actors of the 21st Century
This list highlights the top ten leading actors in Asia in the 21st century.
Saravanan Sivakumar, better known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian film actor, producer, and television presenter, who is currently working in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 1997 with the film Nerrukku Ner. Suriya is known for his roles in critically acclaimed films such as Ghajini,... read more He is a versatile actor. He dances beautifully. He can be put into any role. He can act as a 10th standard boy to a 90-year-old grandfather. You might know it after seeing Vaarnam Aayiram.
His punch dialogues in Singam are done perfectly. If you see Tamil Singam and Hindi Singham, you will realize that Suriya acted 10 times better than the two-time National Award winner Ajay Devgan.
What a brilliant actor! He is perfect in any role. He has acted as a hero, a villain, and a lover.
He is swag, mass, and class. His sense of comedy is perfect. He can act in emotional, sad roles too. He is very friendly to social works and has founded the Agaram Foundation. He has many fans worldwide, and I'm a big fan of him too.
Joseph Vijay, known mononymously as Vijay, is an Indian actor and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. His films are widely distributed and frequently dubbed into Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and even Chinese... read more He is the one and only Samrat of the South Indian Box Office (four 100Cr Club films and two 200cr films, none of the other south Indian actors got the achievement). He gives continuous financially successful films. And also the theme of his films is too relevant for the present scenario.
His fan base is not only in India but also in France, Australia, UAE, Malaysia, etc. Vijay is considered this generation's actor because he raises the questions of this generation through the big screen. None of the other actors have this courage. Vijay is not only an actor but also an impact maker.
Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, known professionally as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, producer, and occasional singer. He is best known for his work in Malayalam cinema, where he has appeared in over 350 films. Mohanlal is widely regarded as one of India's most accomplished and versatile actors. He is the one and only complete actor. You can check anywhere, his brilliance in acting is undeniable. Actually, he is not acting. At the shooting time, he changes into that character. That's why I became a Mohanlal fan.
The legend who creates history in the film industry.
He is an amazing actor in the world today.
Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is an Indian film actor, producer, and television personality. Referred to in the media as the "Badshah of Bollywood," "King of Bollywood," and "King Khan," he has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards... read more Love his films, no one does it better. I voted for the prime SRK, which no one could come even close to.
KING KHAN, KING OF Bollywood, BAADSHAH OF Bollywood. Guess what, SHAH RUKH KHAN...
Kamal Haasan (born Parthasarathi on November 7, 1954) is a Tamil actor, film director, screenwriter, producer, playback singer, and lyricist who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He has won three National Film Awards, the second-most by any Indian actor, and nineteen Filmfare Awards. Haasan is also known... read more One of the evergreen actors for the past 61 years!
Mammootty is an Indian actor and film producer primarily associated with the Malayalam film industry. He was born on September 7, 1951, and has acted in over 400 films across multiple Indian languages. He has received numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards for Best Actor and several... read more He is the best actor in India. Even other states prefer Mammootty for their important biopic movies. He's the only hero to star in multilingual films in India. He's the only Indian actor to win the best actor award for acting in a complete English movie.
He is one of the world's best method actors and the greatest actor India has ever witnessed.
He is versatile and gives life to all characters. Excellent acting, variety, and sound modulation are given to each character perfectly. I am a big fan of him.
Ajith Kumar (born May 1, 1971) is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is one of the most successful actors in the Tamil film industry. In addition to his acting career, Ajith took a sabbatical and participated in the 2004 British Formula 3 season as a Formula Two racing... read more Hardworking actor forever in the Tamil film industry!
Hard work, self-confidence, his passion, and respecting all equally.
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, better known by his stage name Rajinikanth (born December 12, 1950), is an Indian Tamil film actor who is widely regarded as the Superstar of Kollywood, following the legacy of M. G. Ramachandran. After earning ₹26 crore (equivalent to ₹55 crore or approximately US$8.2 million... read more All-time superstar and still is the top actor across Indian cinema, crossing three generations of cinema top actors.
Why did Surya become number one in the list, beating Rajinikanth and Vijay?
Great person. God of Indian cinema.
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Allu Arjun is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu-language films. He started his career as a child artist in the film Vijetha and made a brief appearance as a dancer in Daddy. He made his full acting debut in Gangotri and rose to fame with his role in Sukumar's debut film Arya. I love Allu Arjun. I support you.
Chan Kong-sang, known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer, born in 1954. He is celebrated for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he performs himself. Chan has trained in kung fu and hapkido... read more
Vikram, whose full name is Kennedy John Victor, is an Indian actor primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. He has received multiple honors throughout his career, including six Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award, and several Tamil Nadu State Film Awards... read more
Aamir Khan is an Indian film actor, filmmaker, and television talk-show host. Through his thirty-year career in Hindi films, Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors in Indian cinema. His critically acclaimed work includes films such as Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par,... read more
Venkatesh Prabhu, better known by his stage name Dhanush, is an Indian film actor, producer, director, writer, lyricist, screenwriter, and playback singer. He primarily works in Tamil cinema and is known for his versatility and impactful performances. His debut film was Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002), a... read more
Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Bollywood films. He made his debut as a leading actor in Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai in 2000. He is widely recognized for his dance abilities and for starring in numerous successful films.
Irrfan is one of the finest actors the country has ever seen. So dedicated.
Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Indian film industry and has received several awards, including Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards South. He also runs the charitable trust Heal-a-Child... read more He is a real-life hero. His roles in cinemas are so simple.
Sidharth Malhotra, born on January 16, 1985, is an Indian actor and former model who appears in Hindi-language Bollywood films. He began his career as a model before making his acting debut in the 2012 film Student of the Year, directed by Karan Johar. He later gained recognition for his performances... read more
Nivin Pauly is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.He gained widespread recognition with his performances in films like Thattathin Marayathu, Premam, and Moothon. He also owns the production company Pauly Jr. Pictures, under which he has produced several... read more
His best performances are in simple, feel-good films. We don't even recognize he is acting as we are mesmerized. He surprised us all by Moothon.
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (born December 27, 1965) is an Indian actor, film producer, singer, painter, and television personality. He has worked in Hindi cinema for over three decades and remains one of the industry's most successful and recognizable figures. Khan has received multiple awards including... read more
Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, born on September 9, 1967, is better known by his stage name Akshay Kumar. He is an Indian actor and film producer who has appeared in over 150 Hindi films and is known for his work in action and comedy genres. Originally holding Canadian citizenship, he renounced it and regained... read more
Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 - July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. He founded Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy that influenced modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee is widely considered one of... read more Bruce Lee invented Jeet Kune Do. I think Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop uses that martial art. Anyways, I love Bruce Lee!
Li Lianjie, better known by his English stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese film actor, producer, and martial artist, born in 1963 in Beijing. A five-time wushu champion, he won gold medals at the Chinese national games before transitioning to film in the late 1980s. Li has starred in international blockbusters... read more