But since he has complete south Indian features, it didn’t work. Same with Nagarjuna who managed to be part of ‘Agnivarsha’ ‘Khuda Gawah’ etc but he could not create an impact. Only superstar Rajinikanth did a few movies and he succeeded as a south Indian superstar.
Mainly, it is the facial features and the lack of grip over Mumbai market which went against the south Indian heroes. Ram Gopal Varma was able to do that because many felt he had blessings of Amitabh Bachchan and strong local PR.
But now, one man seems to be set for creating a sensation. He is none other than Mahesh Babu. Soon, the prince is making his debut in Bollywood. Sources say “Already, his wife Namrata has Bollywood links strongly. Even her sister Shilpa Shirodkar has got good hold. So, the scope is high that after ‘Businessman’ no one will stop Mahesh Babu’s market. His looks also are like a north Indian. So, if ‘Businessman’ clicks, the chances are big for him.” Reports say that this threat is spreading across other heroes in Bollywood.