Gujarati actors have contributed their utmost and rather significantly in developing the Gujarati film industry. They have enthralled and enticed the audience 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 distinct, 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. Arvind Trivedi, brother of Upendra Trivedi, has also been successful in Gujarati movies.

Besides them, another Gujarati movie actor, who is known for his exciting comic performances, is Arvind Rathod. Apart from acting in Gujarati films he is also associated with Hindi serials and movies. Other than these, several renowned actors have also performed in Gujarati cinema like Rajendra Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Asha Parekh, Bindu, Kiran Kumar, Mallika Sarabhai, Aruna Irani, Asrani, Sneh Lata, Naresh Kanodia and others.