Southern siren Kajal to sizzle in Bollywood

Southern actress Kajal Agarwal will be seen romancing Ajay Devgn in the Hindi remake of South Indian film Singam.

  • Southern actress Kajal Agarwal is all set to make a splash in Bollywood romancing Ajay Devgn in the Hindi remake of Tamil film <I>Singam</I>.
    Southern actress Kajal Agarwal is all set to make a splash in Bollywood romancing Ajay Devgn in the Hindi remake of Tamil film Singam.
    • Advertisement
  • However, this won't be Kajal's B-Town debut, she was earlier seen in 2004's <i>Kyun... Ho Gaya Na</i>, where she played Aishwarya's friend.
    However, this won't be Kajal's B-Town debut, she was earlier seen in 2004's Kyun... Ho Gaya Na, where she played Aishwarya's friend.
  • <I>Singam</I> is being remade by Rohit Shetty and will be Kajal's first Bollywood film as lead actress.
    Singam is being remade by Rohit Shetty and will be Kajal's first Bollywood film as lead actress.
  • Kajal has made Telugu, Tamil and Kannada movies and hit big time with <I>Chandamama</I> (Telugu) and <I>Saroja</I> (Tamil).
    Kajal has made Telugu, Tamil and Kannada movies and hit big time with Chandamama (Telugu) and Saroja (Tamil).
    • Advertisement
  • But her moment in the sun came in 2009 with Telugu film <I>Magadheera</I>, her most successful film so far.
    But her moment in the sun came in 2009 with Telugu film Magadheera, her most successful film so far.
  • Kajal began her modeling career while she was in college.
    Kajal began her modeling career while she was in college.
  • Her first break came with veteran Tamil director's Bommalattam. However, the film was delayed and released only in late 2008.
    Her first break came with veteran Tamil director's Bommalattam. However, the film was delayed and released only in late 2008.
    • Advertisement
  • Her first release was <I>Lakshmi Kalyanam</I>, a box office failure.
    Her first release was Lakshmi Kalyanam, a box office failure.
  • Next came Telugu films <i>Pourudu</i> and <i>Aatadista</i> but both failed to impress.
    Next came Telugu films Pourudu and Aatadista but both failed to impress.
  • Her career blew hot and cold until her star making role in the critically acclaimed <I>Magadheeran</I>.
    Her career blew hot and cold until her star making role in the critically acclaimed Magadheeran.
    • Advertisement
  • Kajal received accolades for her portrayal of a princess in <I>Magadheera</I>. The film broke several records.
    Kajal received accolades for her portrayal of a princess in Magadheera. The film broke several records.
  • Post <i>Magadheera</i>, Kajal has become one of the most sought-after actresses in the Telugu film industry.
    Post Magadheera, Kajal has become one of the most sought-after actresses in the Telugu film industry.
  • Hope her second stint in Bollywood is also a success.
    Hope her second stint in Bollywood is also a success.