8 South actors who said NO to big Bollywood movies

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Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun was reportedly offered the lead role in Kabir Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan. After his rejection, Rajnikanth was offered the role and he too said no

Mahesh Babu

Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster film Animal was first offered to Mahesh Babu. He however rejected to be Ranvijay Singh in the film

Anushka Shetty

Baahubali actress Anushka Shetty needs no introduction. The actress was initially offered the female lead in Singham opposite Ajay Devgn but she refused

Yash

KGF star Yash was the first choice by the makers of 2019 film Laal Kaptaan. When the actor declined the role, it was appropriately played by Saif Ali Khan

Nayanthara

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Chennai Express was rejected by Nayanthara as she was looking for a substantial role

Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna too rejected a role in Bollywood film, Jersey. The film was a remake of Telugu film by the same name

Darshan

Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 was offered to Kannada actor Darshan for the role of the antagonist. Upon his rejection, the role went to Sudeep

Nivin Pauly

Malayalam star Nivin Pauly was approached for the role that Vicky Kaushal played in Manmarziyaan. The actor however declined the offer

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