We take a look at some of the Hindi Cinema icons being part of South Indian blockbusters of late. Saif made a powerful Telugu debut playing the main villain, Bhaira, against Jr NTR. His performance as a brutal and ambitious leader added a strong layer of tension to the action drama. Audiences praised his ability to match the intensity of South Indian storytelling. After his success in Animal, Bobby Deol has become a top choice for massive South Indian projects. He played a fierce tribal leader in the Tamil film Kanguva and played the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the Telugu epic Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Sanjay Dutt's performance as the menacing Adheera set a new standard for villains in Kannada cinema. His rugged look and screen presence proved important for the record-breaking success of the KGF franchise. This role successfully restarted his career as a high-demand antagonist in the South. Janhvi entered the South industry with Devara, where she played a village girl named Thangam. She is now working on her next big Telugu project, Peddi, starring opposite Ram Charan. These films help her connect with a massive new audience outside of Bollywood. Kiara is set to star alongside Kannada superstar Yash in the upcoming action thriller Toxic. The movie is described as a "fairy tale for grown-ups" and is one of the most awaited films of 2026. This project marks her return to the South after previous hits like Bharat Ane Nenu. Priyanka makes a grand return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's globetrotting adventure, Varanasi. She stars as a mysterious character named Mandakini alongside Mahesh Babu. The film is a massive project that spans different time periods and multiple continents. Alia made her Telugu debut as Sita in the global hit RRR, directed by S.S. Rajamouli. She played a key role alongside Ram Charan, showing her ability to handle emotional period dramas. Deepika played the main role as Sumati in the sci-fi blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films. Her performance as the mother of a future saviour was a major highlight of the movie. She is set to continue her South journey in director Atlee's upcoming project with Allu Arjun, tentatively titled AA22. Thanks For Reading!