From Mahesh Babu To Anushka Shetty, 7 South Actors Who Refused Bollywood Film Offers

7 South Actors Who Refused Bollywood Film Offers

Mahesh Babu: Despite his popularity and captivating persona, Mahesh Babu had refused to be part of Bollywood films by giving a controversial statement that 'Bollywood' cannot afford him.

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Allu Arjun: Reportedly, Salman Khan's blockbuster film Bajrangi Bhaijaan was first offered to the Telugu star but he turned down the opportunity. He was also offered Ranveer Singh's biopic of Kapil Dev 83, which he also refused to be a part of.

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Anushka Shetty: The Bahubali fame actress was approached by Rohit Shetty to play the female lead in his 2011 film Singham. However, the actress refused the part. The role eventually went to Kajal Aggarwal who played Ajay Devgn's love Interest.

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7 South Actors Who Refused Bollywood Film Offers

Produced by Yatamanyu Narain

Mahesh Babu: Despite his popularity and captivating persona, Mahesh Babu had refused to be part of Bollywood films by giving a controversial statement that 'Bollywood' cannot afford him.

Allu Arjun: Reportedly, Salman Khan's blockbuster film Bajrangi Bhaijaan was first offered to the Telugu star but he turned down the opportunity. He was also offered Ranveer Singh's biopic of Kapil Dev 83, which he also refused to be a part of.

Anushka Shetty: The Bahubali fame actress was approached by Rohit Shetty to play the female lead in his 2011 film Singham. However, the actress refused the part. The role eventually went to Kajal Aggarwal who played Ajay Devgn's love Interest.

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