The Tamil film industry, Kollywood over the years have seen so many item girls who tickled our taste buds with their hotness! Here is a compilation of the most popular item girls of Kollywood who are known for their glorious and lively dance sequences.
1Silk Smitha
Silk Smitha, who became the epitome of sensuality in late 70s and in the 80s filled All accounts & inches with her bold and glamorous dance numbers. It was her unique appeal that made her a legend in Kollywood with attention-grabber numbers such as Moondram Pirai and Vandichakkaram.
2Mumaith Khan
Famous for her killer dance and vibrant looks, Mumaith Khan gained recognition in Pokkiri through an item number. The actress was a known face in Tamil cinema for her item songs, and her performances in films like Kanthaswamy proved that she can pull off high-energy dances quite well.
3Jyothi Lakshmi
Jyothi Lakshmi was one of the earliest item girls, whose dances in the 70s laid the foundation for all future Tamil item numbers Cast and crew praised her daring performances and magnetic screen presence, which made a significant contribution to the genre.
4Jayamalini
Inspired by her sibling Jyothi Lakshmi, Jayamalini also became a well known name in Kollywood. We fondly remember her for her sensuous dance number in mythological film Jaganmohini.
5Disco Shanti
Disco Shanti did full justice to her name bringing a disco-flair to her item numbers. Her energetic dance became the hallmark of glamour in the 80s and early 90s, particularly across Tamil and Telugu cinema.
6Namitha
Namitha is one of the hot actresses seen in the 2000s, who really suits item songs, with her voluptuous body and glam look. Remember her dance numbers, those catchy beats of Aai and Billa.
7Ragasiya
Ragasiya then made a splash with Seena Thana from Vasool Raja MBBS. In the early 2000s, she was a popular choice for Tamil item songs because of her strong dance moments and attractive look.
8Raai Laxmi
With her dances in item numbers like Rathathin Rathame from Kanchana, Raai Laxmi gave a glamorous spin to her filmography. In Kollywood, she is well-known for her ability to fuse dancing with expressive acting.
9Yana Gupta
Yana Gupta: Yana Gupta had proven her metal as an item girl in Bollywood but the hot babe was at her sizzling best in Tamil songs like Aathichudi from Tamizh Padam, where she owned the stage with her killer moves and enchanting presence.
10Shamna Kasim (Poorna)
Shamna Kasim is a multi-talented actress and classical dancer; Shamna’s tamil item numbers range from graceful to sensuous. Her traditional dance background brought a certain flair to her acts.