Indian cinema is witnessing a rise in crossover collaborations between Bollywood and South stars. Here are some exciting pairings to look out for in the coming months:
Salman Khan and Nayanthara are teaming up for Vamshi Paidpally's next, which is expected to go on floors this month. Nayanthara made her Bollywood debut in Jawan (2023) opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh are starring together in Raftaar, a film set in the high-stakes world of education and business. The movie is produced by Rajkummar's wife, Patralekhaa, and is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 24.
Janhvi Kapoor is pairing with Ram Charan in Peddi, a film about a young man who rises through fierce sporting contests. The movie releases on April 30.
Yash is starring alongside Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, a film set in a bygone era in Goa. It arrives in theatres on June 4.
Deepika Padukone is collaborating with Allu Arjun in a big-budget sci-fi action entertainer, AA22xA6, directed by Atlee. The film is yet to go on the floors, with pre-production work currently underway.
