The 1990s was a revolutionary decade. With the arrival of AR Rahman in music and directors like Mani Ratnam, the role of the actress expanded. The "popular video" shifted from film reels to VHS tapes, and now to YouTube edits.
Today, Tamil cinema boasts a talented pool of actresses who have taken the industry by storm. Some of the most popular contemporary Tamil actresses include: The 1990s was a revolutionary decade
: Known as "Punnagai Arasi" (Queen of Smiles), she dominated the 60s and 70s. Notable Films Iru Malargal Kandhan Karunai (1967), and Popular Videos and Musical Hits and now to YouTube edits. Today