Time and again a number of Gujarati actors have contributed their utmost in developing the Gujarati film industry. They have held the audience spellbind with their performances as well. In the history of the regional films, Gujarati cinema has indeed created its own benchmark for itself. In Gujarati films, the actor often plays variable roles like protagonist, supporting role or guest appearance, but in a realistic manner. From acting in mythology to historical movies or from social drama to political issues Gujarati movie actors have made Gujarati cinema stand out with their histrionics. In fact, Gujarati films have witnessed the evolution of some of the most outstanding artists like Upendra Trivedi, Naresh Kanodia, Raajeev, Maniraj Barot and Mahesh Kumar Kanodia in the entertainment industry.

Upendra Trivedi, a renowned Gujarati movie actor, came to limelight with films like Jesal Toral in 1971. Later he went on to do a number of hit films and is still recognised as one of the stalwarts in the Gujarati filmdom. Another legendary Gujarati movie actor is Naresh Kanodia. He has acted in films like, Dholi, Vanzari Vaav, Saubhagya sindoor, Jugal Jodi, Rajkunvar, Tame Re Champo Ne Ame Kel, Raj Rajvan, Vishvakarma, Tahuke Sajan Sambhare, Kesar Chandan, Mehandi Rang Lagyo and others.

Besides them, anther Gujarati movie actor who is known for his sense of comic timing is Arvind Rathod. Apart from acting in Gujarati films he is also associated with Hindi serials and movies.