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Many South Indian film stars, including Vijay, Ram Charan, and more, have gone on to find success in other professions.

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Vijay

Vijay is one of the most popular stars in South India. Apart from being one of the biggest actors in South India, 'Thalapathy' owns several side enterprises. 

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Vijay

The actor owns several wedding halls named after his mother, Shobha, his son, Sanjay, and his wife, Sangeeta.

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Ram Charan

TruJet, a Hyderabad-based airline, is owned by a Telugu actor. TruJet is a division of Turbo Aviation involved in overall aircraft maintenance and ground operations 

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Ram Charan

He also owns the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. 

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Tamannaah Bhatia

Apart from being one of the most popular actresses in Telugu cinema, she is the founder of White & Gold, an online jewellery store.

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Shruti Haasan

She owns a production company specialising in short films, animation films, and video recording.

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Taapsee Pannu

The Wedding Factory, run by versatile actresses, is a successful wedding management company along with her sister, Shagun Pannu, and friend, Farah Parvaresh.

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 Nagarjuna

In Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, Akini Negarjuna runs a resto bar. The actor is involved in various side projects. He is the co-owner of N-Grill and N Asian Eateries.

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 Arya

Arya is the founder of C Shell, a South Indian restaurant. He also owns The Show People, a production company. 

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 Rana Daggubati

Apart from his acting career, the Baahubali actor is the co-founder of the talent management organisation CAA KWAN.

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 Prashanth

The actor-turned-entrepreneur owns Prashanth Real Gold Tower in Panagal Park, Chennai, India's largest jewellery mall. 

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  Nikki Galrani

The actress, who has appeared in films like Darling, Vallimonga, and more, runs a resto-café in Bangalore's Koramangala neighbourhood.