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Samantha, Naga Chaitanya, Rashmika Mandanna - South superstars gearing up for Big Bollywood debuts

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 9, 2022, 13:48 IST
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Samantha, Naga Chaitanya, Rashmika Mandanna - South superstars gearing up for Big Bollywood debuts

The success of ‘Pushpa’ proved that South actors enjoy pan India popularity. And in the coming months, several popular actors from Telugu and Tamil cinema are gearing up for Bollywood debuts. From Naga Chaitanya debuting alongside Aamir Khan to Vijay Sethupathi teaming up with Katrina Kaif, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu considering her Bollywood option – take a look at South superstars who will soon be seen in Bollywood blockbusters.

Pic: Instagram

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Naga Chaitanya

Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya has signed up for an interesting role in Aamir Khan starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. The actor reportedly essays the role of Aamir’s best friend in this film and had shot for the same in Ladakh. Directed by Advait Chandan, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ also features Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh in pivotal roles. Based on Hollywood hit ‘Forrest Gump’, this entertainer is scheduled to hit the screens on August 11, 2022.

Pic: Instagram

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Rashmika Mandanna

Riding high on the success of ‘Pushpa’, Rashmika will soon be seen in ‘Mission Majnu’. This is a spy thriller featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika in the lead roles. This film marks Rashmika’s debut in Bollywood and is scheduled for release on June 10, 2022. Apart from this, Rashmika will also be seen sharing the frame with stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta in ‘Good Bye’.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu

After impressing the audience with her powerful performance in web series ‘The Family Man 2’, Samantha is gearing up to entertain her fans in Bollywood. There has been a lot of buzz about her full-fledged Hindi entertainer, but the actress is keeping mum about the details. Speaking to BT about her long awaited debut, Samantha had said, “I was finding my footing in the South and gained confidence in my work only in the last two years. I usually take time to perfect something before moving on to another challenge. That’s why it has taken me this long to get this far.”

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Vijay Sethupathi

After delivering numerous hits in Tamil cinema, Vijay Sethupathi is all set to debut in Bollywood with an edgy thriller titled ‘Merry Christmas’. National Film Award winning director Sriram Raghvan is calling the shots for this film, which features Katrina Kaif opposite Vijay Sethupathi. The team has already started shooting for the same and plans to release it on December 23, as the Christmas release this year.

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