Many South Indian stars stepped into Bollywood with high hopes, but their debut films failed to impress at the box office.
South Indian actors Bollywood flop debuts have often surprised fans and despite massive stardom in the South, many top stars failed to shine in Hindi cinema while Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Keerthy Suresh, Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Prabhas, and Suriya all stepped into Bollywood with high expectations. However, their debut films could not deliver box office success.
Jr NTR made his Bollywood debut with War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan. The film carried huge buzz but failed to create magic at the box office. Fans expected him to repeat his Southern success story, but the film’s failure shocked many.
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Ram Charan stepped into Bollywood in 2013 with Zanjeer opposite Priyanka Chopra. The remake carried weight due to its legacy. However, the film bombed at the box office and ended his Bollywood run abruptly.
National Award winner Keerthy Suresh entered Hindi cinema with Baby John starring Varun Dhawan. The film promised action and drama but tanked at the box office. Her grand Bollywood launch turned into a disappointment.
Vijay Deverakonda, already a Telugu superstar, made his Bollywood debut with Liger. Despite massive promotions, the film could not leave a mark at the box office. Audiences rejected the film, which was expected to be a pan-India blockbuster.
Rashmika Mandanna entered Bollywood with Goodbye alongside Amitabh Bachchan. The family drama failed to perform well at the box office. The actress, known as the “national crush,” could not replicate her South success.
Prabhas, riding high after Baahubali, starred in Saaho as his big Bollywood outing. However, the film turned out to be a big flop at the box office. Fans and critics expected more from his Hindi cinema debut.
Suriya’s first Hindi film was Rakta Charitra 2. Despite his strong screen presence, the film became a disaster at the box office. His Bollywood journey ended with this setback.
These examples show that stardom in the South does not guarantee Bollywood success also many South actors entered with big projects but faced box office rejection and language barriers, weak scripts, and high expectations often played against them.
