From Allu Arjun, Prabhas to Rana Daggubati: 5 times South Indian actors awed audience with their shirtless avatar

For Bollywood, it was Salman Khan who made the shirtless avatar of the male lead so popular. Even before him, Bollywood actors like Sanjay Dutt did drop their shirts but the act was made more popular by Bhaijan after his song, “Oh Oh Jane Jana” became iconic. Post that Shah Rukh Khan’s Dard-E-Disco or John Abraham’s entry shot in Dostana has remained etched in the minds of the audience.

Similarly, there have been times when Southern actors have dropped their shirts and had the female audience drooling at their hot bodies in different movies.

Allu Arjun

#AlluArjun𓃵 is considered the first South Indian actor to have a six-pack -Desamudhuru pic.twitter.com/KWjbUgn0Hq

— Ajay Gowda (@AjayGowda_NTR) November 24, 2024

There is a lot of hype for Allu Arjun ’s upcoming movie Pushpa 2 which is slated to release on December 5. The first movie from the franchise made Bunny a huge pan-India star and hence there are a lot of expectations from the sequel. As the popularity of the Southern superstar keeps on growing across the country, very few people know that he was the first South India actor to get six-pack abs for his movie Desamuduru.

Over the years he has taken off his shirt in his other movies as well but has always said that he will only do it if the scene demands it and not just for adding glamour on the screen.

Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu first showed off his six-pack abs in the 2013 film -OneNenokkadine #MaheshBabu𓃵pic.twitter.com/7nBE5UWJaE

— Ajay Gowda (@AjayGowda_NTR) November 24, 2024

He is one of the most handsome South Indian actors who is known more in Bollywood for his statement, “Bollywood cannot afford me.” The handsome hunk graced the big screen shirtless for the first time in One Nenokkadine released in 2013. This particular shot shows the handsome hunk taking a shower with water droplets gracing the contours of his sculpted torso.

Prabhas

God mode 💥 - BAHUBALI (PRIDE OF INDIAN CINEMA ) #Prabhaspic.twitter.com/0soD8zwprK

— Ajay Gowda (@AjayGowda_NTR) November 24, 2024

Who can forget Prabhas as Baahubali? All through the two movies from the franchise, Darling followed a strict diet and exercise routine to maintain that sculpted body which was constantly on display throughout the films. And the efforts paid off as Baahubali made Prabhas one of the biggest superstars of India.

Rana Daggubati

A great sixpack introduction scene -Rana daggupati #Bahubalipic.twitter.com/FNBPUON3e0

— Ajay Gowda (@AjayGowda_NTR) November 24, 2024

The actor played Bhallaladeva in Baahubali and to make sure that he did justice to his role as a menacing antagonist worked hard on his body. One look at Rana Daggubati in Baahubali and you will easily know what warriors of the older times who won dangerous battles looked like.

Ram Charan

A interval fight 🥵 - Vinayavidheyarama #RamCharanpic.twitter.com/xxKJAnOdAg

— Ajay Gowda (@AjayGowda_NTR) November 24, 2024

The RRR actor is currently gearing up for his first release post the Rajamouli blockbuster. Titled Gamechanger, it will be a huge test for the Southern actor as he will now have to match the expectations of the audience across the country that have reached pinnacles after the global success of RRR.

Known for his dynamic personality, Ram Charan attracted a lot of attention when his movie Vinaya Vidheya Rama was released. The interval scene shows a shirtless Ram Charan having a savage fight with the villain and his goons.