Raksha Bandhan Special: The power-packed sibling duos of South Cinema

This Raksha Bandhan, we celebrate the powerful and often unseen bonds between siblings in the South Indian film industry. Whether they are both stars on screen or one works behind the scenes, these brothers and sisters share an unwavering connection built on love, support, and mutual respect.

Allu Arjun who is one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars, celebrated for his charismatic presence and his younger brother, Allu Sirish, is also an actor in Telugu films and has carved out his own career path. When the siblings appear together at events, their friendly rapport is evident. Fans love seeing them support each other, and their general warmth resonates deeply in Tollywood.

Sai Pallavi is a renowned South Indian actress who is popular for her real performances and dancing. Her younger sister, Pooja Kannan, is also an actress who debuted in the Tamil movie 'Chithirai Sevvaanam' in 2021. The two are close friends and their fans tend to love their similarity and friendship. Despite their fame, they remain humble and prefer to keep their personal lives private, only offering rare glimpses to the public.

Dulquer Salmaan is a popular Malayalam (in addition to Tamil and Hindi) film actor who is famous for his charm and the variety of roles he has played. His older sister Surumi, even though not well-known, has a loving relationship with him. Dulquer once posted a heartfelt birthday tribute to Surumi, calling her more like a mother and oldest friend, full of warmth and support.

Suriya and Karthi are both acclaimed actors in Tamil cinema and sons of Sivakumar. Suriya, the elder of the two, has had a successful career and also co-founded the Agaram Foundation to provide education for disadvantaged students in Tamil Nadu. Karthi has attributed much of his success to Suriya, terming him a pillar of strength and thankfulness and also their relationship is one of strong support, mentorship, and mutual passion for film.

Keerthy Suresh is an award‑winning actress celebrated across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, best known for her National Award–winning performance in ‘Mahanati’ and her elder sister, Revaty SK, works behind the camera and she began as an assistant director under Priyadarshan and keerthy is proud and excited, she also often expressing support for her sister’s new journey.