Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • ETIMES
  • CINEMA
  • VIDEOS
  • TV
  • LIFESTYLE
  • VISUAL STORIES
  • MUSIC
  • TRAVEL
  • FOOD
  • TRENDING
  • EVENTS
  • THEATRE
  • PHOTOS
  • MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MOVIE LISTINGS
  • HEALTH
  • RELATIONSHIP
  • WEB SERIES
  • BOX OFFICE

Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Rashmika Mandanna: South actors who are ready to make it big in Bollywood

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 14, 2022, 20:00 IST
Comments
Share
1/5

Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Rashmika Mandanna: South actors who are ready to make it big in Bollywood

With more and more pan-India movies releasing, the line between the South film industry and Hindi film industry is slowly blurring. Many Bollywood stars have acted in South films, many actors from down South are also all set to make it big in Bollywood. While Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Deverakonda and Naga Chaitanya have already made their stint in Bollywood, many others are all set to follow suit. From Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in ‘Jawan’ to Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Goodbye’, here’s taking a look at South actors who are ready to be a part of B-Town.

2/5

Rashmika Mandanna

After becoming the sweetheart of the Kannada audience, Rashmika Mandanna is all set to spread her magic in Bollywood with her upcoming Hindi film, ‘Goodbye’. The Vikas Bahl directorial also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta and Pavail Gulati in key roles. The film is all set to hit the theatres on October 7, 2022. Apart from this, Rashmika is also a part of ‘Mission Majnu’ where the actress will be seen sharing the screen space with Sidharth Malhotra. The Kannada star has also reportedly replaced Parineeti Chopra in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’ with Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol.

3/5

Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors in the South industry. The actor is all set to show off his acting prowess in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Merry Christmas’ where he will be seen sharing the screen space with Katrina Kaif. The film is set to hit the theatres on December 23, 2022. Apart from this, the actor has also been roped in for Atlee’s upcoming film, ‘Jawan’ which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara and Sanya Malhotra in lead roles.

Read Also: Vijay Sethupathi shares some working stills from Viduthalai sets

4/5

Nayanthara

Nayanthara commands a huge fan following and is rightly known as the ‘Lady Superstar’ of the South industry. The actress is all set to make her foray into Bollywood with Atlee’s upcoming film, ‘Jawan’ with Shah Rukh Khan. The film will also feature Vijay Sethupathi and Sanya Malhotra in key roles. This is the first time Nayanthara and Shah Rukh will be sharing the screen space. Needless to say, their fans are super excited for the same.


Read Also: First glimpse of documentary on 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara is here

5/5

Rashii Khanna

After making her film debut with John Abraham-starrer ‘Madras Café’ in 2013, Raashii Khanna made her foray into the South and delivered several Telugu and Tamil hits. She will now make a comeback to Bollywood alongside Sidharth Malhotra in ‘Yodha’. Not only this, the actress will also be seen sharing the screen space with Shahid Kapoor in Raj and DK’s web series ‘Farzi’. She was recently seen with Ajay Devgn in ‘Rudra: The Edge of Darkness’.

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Featured In Entertainment
  • Top life lessons from Meryl Streep that are worth holding onto
  • Madhuri defends Aishwarya Rai Bachchan amidst trolling, body-shaming
  • Woman receives strict sentence over comments about IU
  • 'Backrooms' to 'Midsommar': Where to watch the best horror movies right now
  • ‘Darlings’ director Jasmeet K. Reen to helm ‘The Royals’ Season 2
  • Scooter Braun on Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria 3’ stint
  • Niall Horan on meeting Liam Payne the last time
  • Indrans confirms role in 'D55' alongside Dhanush and Mammootty
  • Tusshar Kapoor completes 25 years in Bollywood
Photostories
  • Why does postpartum hair fall happen?Causes, treatment, and effective ways to manage it
  • 7 powerful reverse psychology tricks that usually work
  • 6 types of litchi available in India and how to pick the sweetest one at the market
  • 22-year-old influencer dies after dealing with depression and anxiety: 7 things women should do before reaching a breaking point
  • Kriti Sanon is serving flirty luxe with emerald envy in this Rs 67,000 designer mini dress for ‘Cocktail 2' promotions
  • Archana Puran Singh’s son Aaryamann gives a glimpse of his new approximately Rs 50 crore house in Madh Island; he shares an important update
  • 7 factors making India’s coastal towns real estate investment hotspots
  • 5 surprising ways yoga changes your mind and soul (not just your body)
  • Success quote of the day by Virat Kohli: “Whatever you want to do, do it with...”
Explore more Stories
  • 5
    Juhi Chawla’s son Arjun to Ananya Panday’s sister Rysa Panday: Celebrity kids who marked major academic milestones in 2026
  • 8
    Jacob Elordi's best work to watch on OTT: 'Euphoria', 'Saltburn', and more
  • 11
    From Sarah Jessica Parker to Jon Bon Jovi, here are all of the celebrities who flaunt their gray hair like a crown
  • 11
    Actors who publicly criticized their own movies: Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, and more
  • 6
    From ‘National Treasure’ to ‘Longlegs’: Top 5 Nicolas Cage movies you need to watch right now
Up Next
  • ETimes
  • /
  • Entertainment
  • /
  • Hindi
  • /
  • Bollywood
  • /
  • Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Rashmika Mandanna: South actors who are ready to make it big in Bollywood
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 31, 2026, 07.12PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service