Before Keerthy Suresh, These South Actresses Made Debut In Bollywood Movies

Keerthy Suresh, known for her impressive performances in South Indian cinema, is set to make her Bollywood debut in the upcoming action-drama Baby John. This film is a Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster Theri (2016), stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role and Keerthy Suresh will be reprising the role originally played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, portraying Mithra, the wife of the protagonist.

Nayanthara, one of the most popular and successful South Indian actresses, made her much-awaited Bollywood debut with the film Jawan (2023). In the film, Nayanthara portrays a strong, independent character, balancing her action-packed role with emotional depth. Jawan was a blockbuster bollywood movie of 2023.

Tamannaah Bhatia is a prominent Indian actress known for her work in both Tamil and Telugu cinema, as well as in Bollywood. She made her Bollywood debut in 2005 with Chand Sa Roshan Chehra, but it was Humshakals (2014) that brought her greater recognition in the Hindi film industry. Tamannaah Bhatia has worked in many Bollywood movies and marked her performance with charms.

Rashmika Mandanna is a popular Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Kannada cinema. Rashmika's Bollywood debut was in the 2022 family drama Goodbye, after this she came in 2023 with the film Mission Majnu, where she starred alongside Sidharth Malhotra. The movie, a spy thriller, marked her entry into the Hindi film industry, and her performance was widely appreciated.

Pooja Hegde made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the film Mohenjo Daro, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starring Hrithik Roshan. She followed up her debut with a variety of roles, showcasing her versatility in movies like Housefull 4 (2019) and Radhe Shyam (2022).

Trisha Krishnan, a popular South Indian actress known for her roles in Tamil and Telugu cinema, made her Bollywood debut in the 2010 film Khatta Meetha. Though her Bollywood career did not take off as strongly as her successful run in the South, Trisha's debut marked her entry into the Hindi film industry.