Ram Charan Teja is already famous down South as Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's son and as an actor in his own right. Now, he has his sights set on Bollywood with the remake of hit 1973 film Zanjeer. The actor is taking Hindi classes for his big debut where he will reprise the role originally played by Big B.
The actor met with Big B in Mumbai and tweeted: "Just met AB sir ,took his blessings.. And NOW zanjeer begins..yay!!
Earlier he said: "In Mumbai shooting for the first schedule of zanjeer . its a GRT team im working with.so pls wish them all the best !!!
Ram Charan made a splash in the Telugu film industry with award winning film Magadheera.
Ram Charan Teja is already famous down South as Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's son and as an actor in his own right. Now, he has his sights set on Bollywood with the remake of hit 1973 film Zanjeer.
The actor is taking Hindi classes for his big debut where he will reprise the role originally played by Big B.
The actor met with Big B in Mumbai and tweeted: "Just met AB sir ,took his blessings.. And NOW zanjeer begins..yay!!
Earlier he said: "In Mumbai shooting for the first schedule of zanjeer . its a GRT team im working with.so pls wish them all the best !!!
Ram Charan made a splash in the Telugu film industry with award winning film Magadheera.
Coming Up: Bollywood's long-term South story.
Southern actress Kajal Agarwal made her big Bollywood debut in Rohit Shetty's Singham. With Ajay Devgn in the lead, the film received good reviews, including praise from none other than Amitabh Bachchan.
Here's a look at other stars from the South hoping to make it big in Bollywood.
Telugu star Rana Daggubati, who entered Hindi film industry earlier this year with Rohan Sippy's Dum Maaro Dum, feels Bollywood could give him a chance to experiment with his talent.
The grandson of veteran Telugu film actor-producer D. Ramanaidu and the son of producer D. Suresh Babu, made an impressive debut down South with the hit film Leader.
With Shor In The City, Sundeep Kishan forayed into Hindi cinema from the Tamil-Telugu industry. He grew up in Chennai. Sundeep says: "The Southern industry is healthy, but the craze that Bollywood has created is unbeatable.”
Asin made her Bollywood debut in Aamir Khan's home production Ghajini and there has been no looking back for this lady. She has worked opposite the two Khans, Salman and Aamir and is most likely to work with Shah Rukh Khan soon.
She recently worked opposite Akshay Kumar in hit comedy Housefull 2.
Tamil star Suriya made his big debut in Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma's critically acclaimed Rakht Charitra. The actor, who is a name to reckon with in Tollywood, impressed critics and fans alike with his performance.
Kollywood siren Shriya Saran, who sizzled opposite Rajinikanth in Sivaji- The Boss, has already made her Bollywood move with Mission Istanbul. A regular in the Mumbai's party circuit, this hottie will be seen in Winds Of Change.
Telugu star Ileana D'cruz is all set to romance Ranbir Kapoor in Anurag Basu's Barfee. This former ramp show model already has a few meaty projects in Bollywood.
Tamil superstar Vikram, who recently bagged the Best Actor Award at the Filmfare Awards South for his role as Veera in Tamil film Raavanan,made his Bollywood debut in Mani Ratnam's Hindi remake, Raavan. The film flopped at the box-office but Vikram's performance was applauded.
As far as southern luminaries like Mammootty, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan are concerned, they have done select films in Hindi and made their presence felt, but never really made a base in Mumbai.
Newly married Genelia D'Souza, seen in more than 20 Tamil and Telugu films, has made her mark in Bollywood by giving hits like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Life Partner to name a few.
Her last release Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya opposite husband Riteish Deshmukh was a moderate hit.
Kamal Haasan and Sarika's daughter Shruti Haasan, a popular singer, made a move to Bollywood with Luck.
Among the few actors to have a pan-India appeal, Madhavan has worked in nearly 40 movies in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannad. Known for his romantic image, Madhavan has delivered winning performances in blockbusters such as Guru and 3 Idiots.
Her was last seen romancing sultry Bipasha Basu in Jodi Breakers.
Kannada-born actress Lakshmi Rai will feature in Satish Kaushik's Tere Bina Jiya Nahin Jaye.
Trisha, who was nominated for Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in Khatta Meetha. We are still to see some more of this beauty from Chennai.
Southern sensation Charmee Kaur made Bollywood debut in the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap.
Ahead, evergreen South stars who have made their mark in Bollywood and add Sridevi, Rekha etc
Sridevi started her career as a child artist in the Tamil movie Kandhan Karunai (1967) and acted in many Tamil and Telugu movies. During her early adult career, she acted in a number of Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. But till date Sridevi is remembered for her Hawa Hawai number from Mr India. The mother of two is ready for her second stint in Bollywood.
Hema Malini, known as Bollywood's dream girl, also started her acting career down south before moving to Bollywood with Sapnon Ka Sauagar.
Veteran actress Rekha appeared as a child actor in Telugu film Rangula Ratnam (1966) and made her debut as a lead actress in the successful Kannada film Goadalli CID 999 in 1969 before shifting focus to Bollywood.
Jaya Prada, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, became a major star in 1976 with huge hits. Anthuleni Katha showcased her dramatic skills and worked in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films and had hit films in all of them.
Along with Padmini, Vyjyanthimala was one of the first south Indian actresses to become a major Hindi film star. Her hits include Jewel Thief, Madhumati and Amrapali to name a few.
