South Indian cinema’s dominance has grown significantly in recent times. While fresh faces have made their mark, several senior actors in the South continue to thrive, proving they are still a force to be reckoned with. Here are five actors who, even after crossing the age of 65, are still starring in leading roles.
Rajinikanth: South megastar Rajinikanth, at 74, is a senior figure in South Indian cinema. He has starred in numerous lead roles and gained global fame for his acting. He continues to play lead roles even now. His recent film, ‘Coolie,’ has grossed over 500 crore at the box office.
Mammootty: Mammootty, a veteran of the South Indian film industry, is 73 years old and a prominent name in Malayalam cinema. He has given many remarkable performances throughout his career. He continues to play lead roles and enthralls audiences with his outstanding acting.
Kamal Haasan: Kamal Haasan, though rooted in South cinema, is celebrated worldwide for his acting skills. At 70, he still takes on lead roles and has the power to make high-budget films successful on his own. Kamal has won many major awards throughout his career.
Chiranjeevi: In South Indian films, Chiranjeevi is known as a megastar. At 70, he continues to impress with his acting. Chiranjeevi has recently starred in lead roles in several films, and his films have performed well at the box office.
Nagarjuna: Nagarjuna has been a part of South Indian cinema for a long time and is now 66 years old. He remains one of the fittest and most handsome actors in the South Indian film industry. Recently, he was seen alongside Rajinikanth in the film ‘Coolie’. He continues to play lead roles.