Rajinikanth To Dhanush: List Of Famous South Indian Actors Who Have Worked In Hollywood

South Indian Actors In Hollywood:  The South Indian cinema has achieved significant success not just in India, but across the globe. This success has also pushed many talented actors into the global landscape of entertainment. Many South Indian stars have played roles in Hollywood that have spoken for their talent and global popularity. Here is a list of the phenomenal South Indian actors who have successfully crossed over from Kollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood, and more. This list is all about success stories, history-making Hollywood debuts, and the increasing success of their performances in global cinema.

Famous South Indian Actors, Their South Indian Films And Hollywood Films: 

List Of Famous South Indian Actors Who Have Worked In Hollywood

Dhanush:

Dhanush is a talented Tamil actor and singer. He has gained global recognition with his Hollywood debut in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, and subsequently attained more recognition for his role in Netflix's action thriller The Gray Man. He has always been praised for being versatile and a natural performer of all genres and in major film industries, from Tollywood and Bollywood to Hollywood.

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Rajinikanth

Who has not heard about Rajinikanth? A superstar of Indian films, Rajinikanth appeared in Bloodstone in 1988, which is his sole Hollywood movie. He played a phenomenal role of Shyam Sabu, a taxi driver embroiled in a jewel quest for a mythical ruby, in Bloodstone, which was an Indo-American production.

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Aishwarya Rai

One of the most beautiful women in the world, Aishwarya Rai, initially started her career in Tamil and Hindi cinema. Aishwarya has also made his mark in Hollywood movies like Bride & Prejudice, The Last Legion, and The Pink Panther 2. The diva stands among the most recognised Indian actresses in the world with her elegance and international reputation.

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Tabu:

The timeless diva, Tabu, has always been praised for her performances in both South Indian and Hindi films. Tabu has impressed audiences worldwide with her international performances in movies like Mira Nair's The Namesake and Ang Lee's Life of Pi. In these movies, the stunning actress got globally recognised and nationally applauded for her versatility and phenomenal acting talent.

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GV Prakash:

GV Prakash is a music composer who later ventured into acting. The multi-talented man debuted in the Hollywood film Trap City as a doctor. He is well recognised for his work in Tamil cinema as a composer, singer, and actor.

 

 

 

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Napoleon:

The veteran Tamil star, Napoleon, has appeared in several Hollywood movies since 2019. He has worked in movies like Christmas Coupon, Devil's Night: Dawn Of The Nain Rouge, and Trap City.

 

 

 

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Pooja Kumar:

Pooja Kumar has worked in both South Indian cinema and Hollywood movies. She was part of the starring roles in the Bollywood Heroic movies and also worked in films like Man on a Ledge and Anything for You.

 

 

 

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The success of these South Indian actors in Hollywood is proof of a great cultural crossover and increasing diversity in the world of storytelling. Their easy shift from local to global screens proves not only their extraordinary talent but also the demand for authentic voices in world cinema. As South Indian stars keep pushing boundaries and melting hearts across the globe, they inspire a new generation of filmmakers and actors and show that talent has no limits.