Rajinikanth worked as a carpenter and later joined the Bangalore Transport Service (BTS) as a bus conductor.
Rajinikanth made his debut in the Tamil industry in 1975 with Apoorva Raagangal.
Be it superstar Rajinikanth or Kantara fame Rishabh Shetty, everyone has a story of how they rose to the pinnacle of success and fame. Let’s take a look at 5 such superstars from South, who struggled a lot before earning a name in the entertainment industry.
Rishabh Shetty: The Rishabh Shetty-starrer Kantara created a sensation all over the world. Rishab not only acted in this film but also wrote the screenplay and directed it. The film also became the third highest grossing film of 2022 in the Kannada language. But according to media reports, the actor had to struggle a lot before entering the film industry. It is said that Rishabh used to sell water bottles before entering the film business. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actor said that he also worked as a driver.
Yash: The superstar of Kannada films, Yash is ruling the South Film Industry today. His film KGF and KGF Chapter 2 have given him worldwide recognition, but you will be surprised to know that before entering the film, he used to work as a backstage worker.
Vijay Sethupathi: He is one of the highest paid actors in the Tamil film industry. The actor has not only gained a huge number of followers across the globe but has also gained a name for himself among the Tamil speaking audience for his extraordinary and engaging performances. But Vijay Sethupathi has faced a lot of struggles since entering the film industry. According to media reports, he was reportedly working as a junior accountant in Dubai. It is said that he had taken a loan of Rs 30 lakh. 10 lakh from the bank to start his film career.
Vijay Deverakonda: Known for his excellent acting abilities and remarkable style, Vijay Deverakonda has achieved success despite a difficult journey. According to reports, he had struggled a lot before entering the film. It is said that Vijay first worked in a music video.
Rajinikanth: Superstar Rajinikanth has acted in over 160 films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam. But Rajinikanth had to face a lot of struggle before coming to the movies. After completing his schooling, the actor worked as a carpenter and later joined the Bangalore Transport Service (BTS) as a bus conductor. He later started doing stage plays and one day he met director K Balachander, who offered him a small role. He made his debut in the Tamil industry in 1975 with Apoorva Raagangal.