After a hiatus, Nayanthara was welcomed back into the industry with the same craze and cheer she had, while she was at her career peak a couple of years back. Her performance in the super hit Raja Rani, was celebrated by all. As icing on the cake, came yet another super hit follow up- Arrambam. With a bunch of projects including Simbu-Pandiraj movie, Jayam Raja-Jayam Ravi project, Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal and Anamika in her kitty, the comeback queen is indeed back on top!

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The charming Anushka had three releases in 2013, including Alex Pandian, Singam 2 and Irandam Ulagam. With the mega budget Mahabali in her hand and considering her remuneration, overall success rate and most of all, the very strong fan base, the beauty takes the second spot.

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The evergreen heart throb, Trisha indeed hypnotized her fans with her recent appearance, Endrendrum Punnagai. She is now lovingly called Priya and the common opinion is that the character was as strong and stunning as Jessie of Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya. With Boologam in hand, the gorgeous lady takes the third spot.

Her growth rate keeps escalating in geometrical proportion. Hansika has had a happening 2013 with releases like Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Singam 2, Biriyani and Settai. The actress also has a half a dozen movies in her pocket, including Maan Karate, Vaalu, Vettai Mannan and Aranmanai.

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Except for a guest appearance in Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Samantha hasn’t had any Tamil release in 2013. But, no one has forgotten her performance in Neethane En Ponvasantham yet. Also, her online fan base is extremely strong and so are the projects she is currently working on. Samantha will be seen opposite Suriya and Vijay in 2014.

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Following All in All Azhaguraja in 2013, the Thuppakki actress will be seen playing the lead in Jilla. She’ll also be seen opposite Udhayanidhi Stalin, in Nanbenda. Her strong fan base and of course her talent remain the reason behind her demand.

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After her promising performance in Thalaivaa, the actress has a bunch of projects in her kitty including Nimirndhu Nil opposite Jayam Ravi, Velai Illa Pattadhari opposite Dhanush and a film with Siva Karthikeyan.

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The svelte lady will be seen opposite Ajith in the upcoming Veeram. She has also bagged a pivotal role in SS Rajamouli’s mega budget bilingual, Mahabali. Tamannah still has a loyal fan base and her market value is intact too.

(Rankings based on : Current remuneration per movie, Number of years in the industry, Hits delivered till date, Fan following, Future projects, National recognition)

After a highly acclaimed performance in 3 (Moonu), the actress will next be seen playing the lead opposite Vishal, in the upcoming Hari directorial. Her fan base, remuneration, market value and her national recognition are also the contributing factors to her position in the top ten.

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One of the rising stars in the industry and of course one of the favourites of the recent times, Priya Anand has had two hits in 2013 – Vanakkam Chennai and Ethir Neechal. Being active on the social media has earned her a very strong online fan base. With Vai Raja Vai, Arima Nambi, Irumbu Kuthirai and an R Kannan project in her kitty, she breaks into the league of top ten actresses. Top Actress in Tamil | iiQ8 Beautiful and Hot Indian Heroines

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Lakshmi Menon is arguably one of the fastest growing actresses in the Tamil industry. With a filmography boasting of names like Pandiya Naadu, Kutti Puli, Kumki and Sundarapandian, the actress has won the hearts of the Tamil populace with her promising performances in all her movies. The actress’ upcoming movies list include Sippai, Manja Pai, Naan Sigappu Manithan and Jigarthanda.

(Rankings based on : Current remuneration per movie, Number of years in the industry, Hits delivered till date, Fan following, Future projects, National recognition)

Alphonse Putheran’s Neram instantly made Nazriya the sweetheart of K- town. With her spectacular performances in Raja Rani and Naiyandi, she made her point that she is no kid when it comes to acting. As far as her upcoming projects, they include Thirumanam Enum Nikkah, Vai Modi Pesavum, Siva Karthikeyan-Ponram movie and Nee Nalla Varuvada, to name a few.

(Rankings based on : Current remuneration per movie, Number of years in the industry, Hits delivered till date, Fan following, Future projects, National recognition)

The Brit-beauty hasn’t had any Tamil releases in 2013. But, she has a big ticket in the form of Ai, directed by Shankar and starring Vikram. She also has a good online fan base and her national recognition makes her one of the top heroines.

Andrea began 2013 with Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam and ended it with her much appreciated performance in Endrendrum Punnagai. She will be seen in Vishwaroopam 2, Taramani, Puthiya Thiruppangal, Aranmanai and Inga Enna Solludhu in 2014. She also has a very strong online fan base.

Anjali had two good releases in 2013 – Settai and Vathikuchi and a guest appearance in Singam 2. Her Madha Gaja Raja is still in the pipeline. The immensely talented actress is being showered with good projects in Telugu.

With a comeback as strong as Vidiyum Munn, Pooja instantly won back the following she had. Her current fan following and seniority place her at this spot.

Taapsee earned the oohs and aahs from the audience with her cute little performance in Arrambam. She is to be paired up yet again opposite Arya in Meagaamann and is already shooting for Raghava Lawrence’s Muni 3.

(Rankings based on : Current remuneration per movie, Number of years in the industry, Hits delivered till date, Fan following, Future projects, National recognition)

All Sri Divya needed was one film, to turn into a wonder and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam gave her the best platform to do it all. The charming actress has been offered a bunch of exciting projects. She’ll be seen in Pencil, Veera Dheera Sooran and a few other projects.

With two releases – Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga and Desingu Raja, and an extended cameo in Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, actress Bindu Madhavi had a busy 2013. In 2014, she’ll be seen in Simbudevan’s Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaniyum and Kalakkurey Mapley.

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