Starting off with a completely different niche does not only require a bright idea but also does require a heck load of courage. After Bollywood, Tollywood is the film industry which produces the largest number of movies every single year, all thanks to the brilliantly talented actors of Tollywood! We are going to mention the names of top 10 Tollywood actors in India who also run a successful side gig!

1. RAM CHARAN:

Ram Charan is a well known and highest paid actor in Tollywood industry. The actor has successfully bagged various awards such as Nandi Awards, South Filmfare Awards etc for his various roles in Tollywood movies. Not only that but this multi-talented actor also owns a regional airline named as TrueJet, which only flies in the region of Telangana and Hyderabad. He also owns the polo team ‘Ram Charan Hyderabad Polo Riding Club.’

2. MOHAN BABU:

After getting a degree from the most prestigious Madras Film Institute, Mohan stepped into the Tollywood industry to try his luck in the acting field. He is one of the most respected actors in the industry and has recently been awarded for completing 40 successful years in the Tollywood industry. Mohan Babu co-owns a couple of production houses such as Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, 24 Frames Factory, and Manchu Entertainment.

3. NAGARJUNA AKKINENI:

Nagarjuna is one of the finest actors of the Tollywood industry. He has not only acted in numerous telugu films but also a couple of financially successful Tamil movies. Being a hardcore sports fan, he also owns the team Mumbai Masters of Indian Badminton League. He also is the brand ambassador of Kalyan Jewelers and owns a line of restaurants in the city of Chennai.

4. SHARWANAND:

Sharwanand is one of the proven young heroes of Tollywood. He proved himself as a good actor with a variety of movies portraying different characters. He also received the best male debut award in the 1st South Indian International Movie Awards. Apart from films, Shawanand owns a high profile coffee shop in the jubilee hills named as Benz.

5. ARYA:

Arya is the stage name of the famous Tollywood actor cum producer, Jamshad Cethirakath. Arya has acted in some of Tollywood blockbuster movies. Arya currently owns his own production house named as “The Show People”. He is also an owner of a number of high profile restaurants in Chennai.

6. SASHANK:

Sashank, a popular Tollywood actor is also a very successful businessman and entrepreneur. He co-owns a beautiful restaurant named as “Mayabazaar.” The restaurant is in the posh place of the city and has been rated as one of the best restaurants in the town. Sashank’s debut in the industry was in the film ‘Aithe.’

7. KAMAL KAMARAJU:

Did you know that before trying his fortune in the Tollywood film industry, Kamal Kamaraju completed his architecture degree from the most prestigious college Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University? Kamal is also a painter who sells his masterpieces through self-hosted shows. Apart from acting in films, he has been venturing in to entrepreneurship by turning his hobby & skill into business.

8. ALLU ARJUN:

Allu Arjun is not only one of the finest actors in the industry but also is a very successful entrepreneur. In fact, he owns a beautiful restaurant named as “800 Jubilee” in the Jubilee Hills, which is a great place to hang out with friends.

9. PRANITHA SUBHASH:

Pranita Subhash has been able to spill the beans of her charm in the film industry. Apart from that, she is a successful entrepreneur. Pranita has very recently started “Bootlegger” on Lavelle Road in Bengaluru and also a couple of restaurants in Bengaluru.

10. SHRUTHI HASAN:

This South Indian beauty owns a production house named as Isidro. Isidro basically produces short films, animated movies, and web series in Tamil. We must add that this lady is also a multitalented person!