List of South Indian Actor and Actress who have worked in Bollywood film industry
⭐Malayalam Actors
Mohanlal
Movies:- Company, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, Tezz
Mammotty
Movies:- Dhartiputra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sau Jhooth Ek Sach
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Movies:- Aiyyaa, Aurangzeb, Naam Shabana
Dulquer Salman
Movies: karwaan, The Zoya Factor, Chup
Jagadeesh
Movies:- Hungama (2003), Billu (2009), Kushti (2010)
Jagadish has made notable appearances in a handful of Bollywood movies, typically collaborating with director Priyadarshan.
Riyaz Khan
Movies:- Ghajini (2008)
A small role as police officer to investigate Ghajini about his past.
⭐Tamil actors
Rajinikanth
Movies:- Ek Duuje Ke Liye, Saagar, Chachi 420, Meri Adaalat
Kamal Hassan
Movies:- Hum, Andhaa Kaanoon, Geraftsr, Sadma, yah to Kamal Ho Gaya, Chachi 240
R Madhavan
Movies:- 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu
Ajith Kumar
Movies:- Ashoka (2001)
Dhanush
Movies:- Raanjhanaa (2013), Shamitabh (2015), Atrangi Re, Tere Ishk Mein (2025)
Vijay Sethupathi
Movies:- Jawan, Merry Christmas
⭐ Telugu Actor
Chiranjeevi
Movies:- Pratibandh, Aaj Ka Goonda Raj, The Gentleman
Venkatesh Daggubati
Movies:- Anari, Taqdeerwala, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
Nagarjuna Akkineni
Movies:- Shiva (Hindi), Criminal, LOC Kargil, brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
JR NTR
Movies:- War 2 (Hindi Debut movie)
Ram Charan
Movies:- Zanjeer (2013)
Rana Daggubati
Movies:- Dum Maaro Dum, Baby, The Ghazi Attack
Naga Chaitanya
Movies:- Laal Singh Chaddha
⭐Kannada actors
Sudeep
Movies:-appeared in Bollywood films like Phoonk, Rann, and Dabangg 3
⭐Supporting Cast Actors (South Indian Actors)
Naveen Polishetty
Movies:- Chhichhore (2019)
Prakash Raj
Movies:- Wanted, Singham, Dabangg 2, Heropanti, Golmaal Again, Khakee
Nassar
Movies:- Chachi 420, Rowdy Rathore, The Ghazi Attack, Article 15, Marjaavaan, Thalaivii
Brahmanandam
Movies:- Sooryavansham (1999)
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Movies:- Sarkar (2005) and Lucknow (2009)
Jagapathi Babu
Movies:- Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)
Sathyaraj
Movies:- Chennai Express (2013)
⭐South Indian Actress
Shobana
Movies:-Mitr, My Friend, Mere Baap
Lena
Movies: Airlift (2016)
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Movies:- Qarib Qarib Singlle
Nithya Menon
Movies:- Mission Mangal
Priyamani
Movies:- Chennai Express (special song appearance "1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor"), Jawan, Maidaan, The Family Man (Hindi web series)
Asin Thottumkal
Movies:-Ghajini (Aamir Khan), Ready, Khiladi 786, Housefull 2
Nayanthara
Movies:-Jawan
Trisha Krishnan
Movies:- Khatta Meetha
Shruti Haasan
Movies:- Luck (2009), D-Day (2013), Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), Gabbar Is Back (2015), Welcome Back (2015), Rocky Handsome (2016)
Keerthy Suresh
Movies:- Baby John
Rashmika Mandanna
Movies:- Animal, Chhava, Cocktail 2
Pooja Hedge
Movies:-Housefull 4, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,
Malavika Mohanan
Movies:- Beyond the Clouds (2018) and the action-thriller Yudhra (2024).
.Aditi Rao Hydari
Movies:- Rockstar (2011), London, Paris, New York (2012), Padmaavat, (2018), and The Girl on the Train, (2021), Guddu Rangeela
Shraddha Srinath
Movies:-Milan Talkies (2019)
Sridevi
Movies:- Himmatwala, Chandni, Mr. India, English Vinglish (one of Bollywood's biggest stars)
Hema Malini
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Movies :- Jeans, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Enthiran, Ponniyin Selvan: I, Ponniyin Selvan: II, Raavanan
Vidya Balan
Movies:- The Dirty Picture, Kahaani (2012)
Tabu
Movies:-
Andhadhun, De De Pyar De, Fanaa
Jyotika
Movies:- Shaitaan (2024 Hindi debut), Srikanth (2024),
Priya Anand
Movies:- Fukrey (2013) and Fukrey Returns (2017)
Aiswarya Rajesh
Movies:- Daddy (2017) Hindi Debut movie,
Amala Paul
Movies:- Bholaa (2023)
Raai Lakshmi
Movies:- Julie 2 (2017), Akira (2016), Bholaa (2023)
Sameera Reddy
Movies:- Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002), Chakravyuh (2012), Darna Mana Hai (Plan (2004), Musafir (2004), No Entry (2005), Naksha (2006), Taxi No. 9211 (2006), Fool n Final (2007), Race (2008), One Two Three (2008), De Dana Dan (2009), Red Alert: The War Within (2010), Aakrosh (2010), Tezz (2012)
Vedhika
Movies:- The body (2019)
Pearle Manney
Movies:-Ludo (2020)
⭐Cameos Role/Webseries
Thalapathi Vijay in Rowdy Rathore Song
“Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita”
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) ( Hindi Spy-Thriller Series)
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Due to unsuccessful career in bollywood they are leading superstar celebrities in South India. But they don't have South Indian Background..