By Khushi Pal
Published May 17, 2024

Hindustan Times
Entertainment

Rashmika Mandanna to Pooja Hegde: 7 South stars who made Bollywood debuts  

From Rashmika Mandanna to Tamannaah Bhatia, here is a look at popular South actors who have made it big in Bollywood. 

Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna was recently seen in the movie Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor. The actor is set to be seen in Sikandar next. After her debut in Goodbye, this will be the actor's third Bollywood film. 

Nayanthara 

Nayanthara starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the Atlee action-thriller Jawan, marking her Hindi debut. 

Pooja Hegde 

Pooja made her Bollywood debut with the 2016 film Mohenjo Daro. Since then, the actor has featured in hit movies such as Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Cirkus, and Housefull 4. 

Tamannaah Bhatia 

The actor ventured into Bollywood with the 2005 film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. She went on to feature in films such as Himmatwala, Entertainment, Babli Bouncer and Lust Stories 2. 

Kajal Aggarwal

The actor was seen in the 2004 movie Kyun! Ho Gaya Na. She has also appeared in films such as Singham and Special 26. 

Trisha Krishnan

The Ponniyin Selvan actor has featured in the Hindi movie Khatta Meetha alongside Akshay Kumar.

Shriya Saran

Shriya made her Hindi film debut with the 2002 film Tujhe Meri Kasam. The actor has acted in films including Mission Istanbul and the Drishyam series.