There has always been exchange of talent between one industry and its neighbors. While technicians (particularly cinematographers) aren’t bound by region and are much in demand irrespective of their region and language, actors generally concentrate on the industry where they have been flourishing.
At times, we have seen Tamil stars getting good response in the Telugu and Kannada industries, when they decide to venture out for a change. Recently actor Prabhu made his presence felt in few other language movies.
With the news of Kannada actor Aditya joining STR’s Vaalu, we set our minds rolling to explore the Karnataka - Kollywood nexus. We have considered only contemporary actors who are fresh in audience's minds for their acting exploits.
In more than a mere coincidence, there have been a slew of actors with roots in Karnataka who have come and conquered the hearts of Tamilians.
Foremost among them is our very own Superstar who, even a small child will tell you, was a bus conductor in Bangalore before entering Tamil cinema.
Late actor Murali too made the move to the Tamil industry from Karnataka.
Arjun is another prominent star who is a Kannadiga by birth and has had a good run till now. Prakash Raj is yet another Kannadiga and a prodigal talent who has rocked character roles like none other since his Aasai days. Kishore is also fast growing into a bankable character artist thanks to his association with director Vetrimaran.
Sudeep is yet another popular Kannada artist who has recently impressed with his venomous villainy in Eega / Naan Ee
Among the lasses, Divya Spandana had a decent round with a superhit in Polladhavan and a much acclaimed role in Vaaranam Aayiram. Anushka Shetty aka Sweety has roots in Mangalore and her popularity needs no further elucidation.
Among recent Kannada girls who have forayed into the Tamil industry, young Pranitha has gotten some visibility thanks to Saguni.
How can we forget beauty queens Aishwarya Rai and Deepika Padukone, both of whom have roots in Karnataka. They are now international names but that doesn’t change their roots.
Aditya sure has a big legacy to live up to.
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