8 Popular Actresses In South Films Who Are Not South Indians

1. Bhumika Chawla

She was born in a Punjabi family in New Delhi and is primarily known for her work in Telugu and Tamil industry. She also has a few Bollywood flicks to her name.

2. Charmy Kaur

She was born in Mumbai to a Punjabi family and is one of the most popular Telugu actresses in the industry. She has given many hits like Anukokunda Oka Roju, Lakshmi and Mantra and Mangal.

3. Genelia D'souza

She was born in Mumbai to a Mangalorean Catholic family and has been more popular in the south than in Bollywood. 

4. Hansika Motwani

She was born in Mumbai, to Pradeep Motwani, a businessman, and Mona Motwani, a dermatologist. She made her Bollywood debut as a leading lady in Himmesh Reshamiya's movie 'Aap Ka Suroor'. She then moved to Tamil film industry and became very popular there. 

5. Ileana D'cruz

She was born to a Goan Catholic family in Pune, and is predominantly known for her appearances in Telugu cinema. She made her acting debut from a Telugu film Devadasu in 2006 and later went on to make her Bollywood debut with the movie Barfi in 2012.

6. Kajal Aggarwal

She was born in Mumbai, and has established herself in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She has been nominated for four Filmfare Awards in South.

7. Taapsee Pannu

She was born in New Delhi to a Jat Sikh family, and is mainly known for her work in the South Indian film industry. She has also appeared in few Bollywood movies like Baby and Pink.

8. Tamannah Bhatia

She was born in Mumbai to a Sindhi family. Currently, she is one of the most popular Kollywood actresses, who has also appeared in a few Bollywood movies.

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