The Vijay for Best Début Actor is presented by

Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National F ...

as part of its annual

Vijay Awards The Vijay Awards are presented by the Tamil television channel STAR Vijay to honour excellence in Tamil cinema. It has been given annually since 2006, with the latest—the 10th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held i ...

ceremony, recognizing achievements in

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(

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) films.

The list

The following is a list of award winners and the films for which they won.

Nominations

*2007

Karthi Karthik Sivakumar (born 25 May 1977), credited as Karthi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil Cinema. He is son of veteran actor Sivakumar who began his career as an assistant director in his elder brother Suriya's film '' Aayutha Ezhuthu ...

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Paruthiveeran ''Paruthiveeran'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Ameer. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the title character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan ...

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Aadhi ''Aadhi'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Pranav Mohanlal in the title role (in his debut role) and with an ense ...

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Mirugam ''Mirugam'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language erotic drama film written and directed by Samy. The film stars debutant Aadhi and Padmapriya. The music was composed by Sabesh–Murali with editing by Suresh Urs and cinematography by Ramnath Shett ...

'' ** Akhil – '' Kalloori'' **

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Chennai 600028 ''Chennai 600028'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu in his directorial debut. It stars Jai, Shiva, Premji, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya and newcomers Ajay Raj, Vijay Vasanth, Prasanna, ...

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Vinay Rai Vinay Rai (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Tamil films apart from a few Telugu and Malayalam films. He is best known for his performance in the films ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007), '' Jayamkondaan'' (2008), ''End ...

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Unnale Unnale ''Unnale Unnale'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language musical film, musical romantic comedy film The movie is written, cinematograph and directed by Jeeva (director), Jeeva and produced by Oscar Ravichandran. It stars Vinay Rai, Vi ...

'' *2008 Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj – ''

Sakkarakatti ''Sakkarakatti'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Kala Prabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. It featured debutant Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, the son of veteran actor-director K. ...

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Ajmal Ameer Ajmal Ameer is an Indian actor known for his works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam, Tamil cinema, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, Telugu language films. He has won two Filmfare Awards South for his roles in ''Anjathe'' (2008) and ''Ko (film), Ko'' (20 ...

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Anjathey ''Anjathe'' ( ) is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Mysskin and produced by Nemichand Jhabak. The film stars Narain, Prasanna, Ajmal Ameer, and Vijayalakshmi. It was released on 15 February 2008 and b ...

'' ** Krishna Sekhar – '' Alibhabha'' ** Sasikumar – ''

Subramaniyapuram ''Subramaniapuram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film written, produced, and directed by Sasikumar. Sasikumar cast then relatively new actors Jai, Swathi, Samuthirakani, Ganja Karuppu, and himself in pivotal roles. The film also mar ...

'' *2009 Vimal – ''

Pasanga ''Pasanga'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language children's film directed by Pandiraj in his directorial debut. It stars debutant child actors Kishore DS, Sree Raam and Pasanga Pandi, Pandian, along with newcomer Vimal (actor), Vim ...

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'' ** Ramakrishnan – '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' **

Tharun Gopi Tarun Gopi (born 10 April) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and film producer. His first film as director was ''Thimiru'' (2006), which became one of the year's top-grossing Tamil films. He later ventured into acting roles, but has sinc ...

– '' Mayandi Kudumbathar'' **

Vishnu Vishal Vishal Kudawla (born 17 July 1984), known professionally as Vishnu Vishal, is an Indian actor and film producer who appears in Tamil film industry. After a brief career in cricket, he started his acting career in the year 2009 playing the lead ...

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Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film written and directed by newcomer Suseenthiran, starring debutant Vishnu Vishal, Kishore, and Saranya Mohan along with numerous other newcomers. The music was compose ...

'' *2010

Vidharth Vidharth (born Venkatasubramanian) is an Indian actor appearing in Tamil films. He started his career in 2001 doing uncredited roles. His first major role was in '' Mynaa'' (2010), which became a huge success. He has also done a film for AVM Pr ...

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Mynaa ''Mynaa'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed and written by Prabhu Solomon. Jointly distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin and Kalpathi S. Aghoram, it stars Vidharth, Amala Paul and Thambi Ramaiah. The soundtrack by D. ...

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Atharvaa Atharvaa Murali (born 7 May 1989) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. The son of actor Murali and grandson of director S. Siddalingaiah, Atharvaa began his acting career with '' Baana Kaathadi'' (2010). He then garnered critical accl ...

– '' Baana Kaathadi'' ** Arulnidhi – ''

Vamsam ''Vamsam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring debutante Arulnidhi and Sunaina in lead roles. The film is produced by Arulnidhi's father and M. Karunanidhi's youngest son, M. K. Thamizharasu, and features Jayaprakash, Ga ...

'' ** Mahesh – '' Angaadi Theru'' ** Myshkin – ''

Nandhalala ''Nandalala'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language independent drama film written and directed by Mysskin. He himself plays the lead role, alongside newcomer Ashwath Ram and Snigdha Akolkar. The film, which is produced by Ayngaran International and f ...

'' *2011 Nani – '' Veppam'' **

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– '' Seedan'' **Jeyanth – ''Marghazhi'' **Shabarish – '' Markandeyan'' ** Veera Bahu – '' Nadunisi Naaygal'' *2012

Vikram Prabhu Vikram Prabhu is an Indian actor working in Tamil language films who made his debut in Prabhu Solomon's ''Kumki (film), Kumki'' (2012). He also played the protagonist in ''Ivan Veramathiri'' (2013) and ''Vellaikaara Durai'' (2014). He is the so ...

– '' Kumki'' **

Sivakarthikeyan Sivakarthikeyan Doss (born 17 February 1985), also known by the initialism SK, is an Indian actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer and television presenter, who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. In 2021, he won the Kalaimamani Awar ...

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'' ** Dinesh – '' Attakathi'' **

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– '' Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' **

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– '' Vazhakku Enn 18/9'' * 2013

Gautham Karthik Gautham Ram Karthik (born 12 September 1989) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil language, Tamil-language films. He made his acting debut in Mani Ratnam's ''Kadal (2013 film), Kadal'' (2013). He is a recipient of one Filmfare Award South, a T ...

– '' Kadal'' **

Ashok Selvan Ashok Selvan (born 8 November 1989) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough playing one of the lead roles in '' Soodhu Kavvum'' (2013), before gaining critical acclaim for his performances in C. V. K ...

– '' Pizza II: Villa'' **

Sundeep Kishan Sundeep Kishan (born 7 May 1987) is an Indian actor and producer who has worked in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. Early life and career Sundeep Kishan was born in a Telugu family in Madras (present-day Chennai). He is the nephew to the cine ...

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Yaaruda Mahesh ''Yaaruda Mahesh'' () is a 2013 Tamil-language adult comedy film directed by R. Madhan Kumar, starring Sundeep Kishan and Dimple Chopade. The film was shot around Chennai and Kerala. It was produced by Red Studios and Colour Frames. Its sound ...

'' **

Nivin Pauly Nivin Pauly (born 11 October 1984) is an Indian actor and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He is the recipient of two Kerala State Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, two Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, and ...

– '' Neram'' ** Sathya – '' Puthagam'' * 2014

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Vaayai Moodi Pesavum ''Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' () is a 2014 Indian satirical romantic comedy film directed by Balaji Mohan. Produced by Varun Manian and S. Sashikanth under their respective production houses, Radiance Media Group and YNOT Studios, the film stars D ...

'' **

Chandran Chandramouli (born 1988), known by his stage name Chandran, is an Indian actor working in the Tamil film industry. After featuring in short films and music videos, Chandramouli made his feature film debut with Prabhu Solomon's romantic film '' ...

– '' Kayal'' ** Naga – ''

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'' ** Abhinay Vaddi – '' Ramanujan'' ** Santhosh Prathap – '' Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam''

References

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The list

Nominations

See also

References