Manchu Vishnu’s career is not going in the right manner. The talented actor scored flops in the recent past and he is just waiting for the right script to take the things forward.

The actor was last seen in the movie ‘Achari America Yatra’ which ended as a flop at the box-office. Meanwhile, the interesting buzz is that the actor is now planning to do Hollywood films on a row.

Already, the actor teamed up with the veteran actor and Writer Tanikella Bharani for the project, Bhakta Kannappa. Hollywood technicians are going to work on the project and a Hollywood director will helm the megaphone for the movie.

At the same time, Manchu Vishnu has also signed another interesting project which is to be made in English. He will be bankrolling both the projects under his home production.

Taapsee Pannu who got so much fame with the movie PINK reveals why she has never planned to foray into any ‘wood’. During a recent media interaction, Taapsee was quizzed if she was ready to explore Hollywood.

Taapsee Pannu simply replied that she was very busy with the fantastic roles she has been able to do in Hollywood. She also told that Indian cinema is going in a right direction and she has been busy doing the roles which are exactly like she had planned. So, she would like to act in movies here in India rather than Hollywood. Taapsee also told to the media person that she did not want to restrict herself to any ‘wood’.

Radhika Apte is an outspoken and a very talented actress. Though Radhika Apte began her career in South Indian movies, she migrated to Tamil and Hindi industries. She has been working in different languages now.

Radhika Apte who is a sensational actress has bagged interesting offers. Before you assume anything, we would like to make a note that Radhika has been offered to act in Hollywood movies. Radhika will be seen in Michael Winterbottom’s The Wedding Guest. This movie is to star Dev Patel along with Radhika. There is another offer which is to be announced soon too. So, it seems like Radhika is exploring herself in the acting industry. Radhika who spoke to one of the media sources was excited regarding her Hollywood project. She even mentioned that she wanted to do movies without language constraints. Radhika also added that she did not want to restrict herself to just one language.

After Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and leggy lass Deepika Padukone, another Indian origin actress is set to strike big in Hollywood.

Preeti Desai, a 31-year-old Indian-British model, turned actress, who was seen in Bollywood films like “Shor In The City” and “One By Two”, has been roped in to play the lead role in “Gods and Secrets”, a Television series to be produced by HBO. Directed by Indian-origin filmmaker Adi Shankar, the drama series will feature many noted Hollywood stars and also mark the debut of Preeti in Hollywood.

Preeti is the former winner of Miss Great Britain pageant. Even though she does not reside in India, this is a proud moment for all Indians as another Indian-origin girl is making us proud in Hollywood.

Priyanka Chopra has already shot to stardom in Hollywood with “Quantico” TV series. The 33-year-old Indian beauty is currently shooting for the season 2.

Bollywood film industry is slowly touching the standards of Hollywood film industry. It is known that kissing and sex scenes are quite common in Hollywood. This kinds of “A” rated scenes were seen in Hollywood films during 1980s itself. It took almost 20 years for this trend to hit Bollywood.

In 2000s, Hollywood went a step ahead and actors posed nude to the cameras. Now, the same is being seen in Bollywood. Several heroines are daring to turn nude before the cameras. Several heroines in the recent times posed nude in the flicks. Now, heroes too joined this bandwagon. In Hollywood, this culture is now in progress.

The same culture is in progress in Bollywood too. Buzz is that the actor Amir Khan is posing nude for his upcoming film. It seems that he won’t have a single piece of cloth on his body. Adding to this, the nude scene of Amir Khan comes in the beginning of the flick. Daring bold move by Amir Khan!

Yes, she is in the zone. After striking gold with Main Tera Hero at the Bollywood Box office, Nargis Fakhri is all set to appear in Spy, the Hollywood action adventure film that stars even the famous rapper Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent.

Fakhri who is all excited about her Hollywood debut happened to post a picture of hers along with 50 Cent confirming the news. This will be the home ground of sorts for the girl with foreign roots attached. The director Paul Feig, who made a hilarious romantic comedy earlier, Bridesmaid, will now direct Spy.

The film also stars hold your breath here – Jason Statham, Melissa Mc Carthy, Rose Byrne and Jude Law. With so many Hollywood hotshots in one film and Nargis starring side by side with them is a landmark for the actress in her individual professional career.

Nargis is more westernised than Indian and this will definitely help boost her prospects in the West.

Fakhri has recently appeared in an interested sports commercial with John Abraham and cricketer MS Dhoni.

East meeting the West has always been a fascinating aspect for both the Worlds – be it the commoners or the celebrities, the presence of one in another brings out a special feeling. IIFA 2014 which was held recently at Tampa Bay saw our Bollywood stars shaking a leg with the Hollywood top notch like John Travolta and Kevin Spacey. While the Lungi Dance officially gained a Global status, we need to oblige some true Bollywood talents who went places all over the World.

We look at some of the top Bollywood stars who made it to Hollywood and spread their magnificent persona with their sheer presence, not to forget those rolling of ‘R’s.

Om Puri

Perhaps he was one of the firsts from the Country to have appeared in Hollywood films, way before the West even noticed India for its exceptional talent. Om Puri stood out as a shining example not only to his peers and young aspirants in India, but also few young actors in LA who were blown away with his performances in films like City of Joy, My Son The Fanatic, East is East, Wolf, Ghost and the Darkness and Charlie Wilson’s War. Om Puri starred along with some top names in Hollywood.

Naseeruddin Shah

Another veteran cut away from the rest, Naseeruddin Shah appeared in the International scenario as early as the 70’s, when the current Hollywood heart throbs were still in their diapers. That was not all; Shah also won Awards at the Global arena for his gripping acting. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Monsoon Wedding and The Great New wonderful are some of the noted Hollywood films where Naseer played memorable roles. He is also the recipient of the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan civilian awards from the Government of India for his contribution to Indian Cinema.

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Amitabh Bachchan

Even Hollywood could not deny the magic of megastar Amitabh Bachchan. A man who ruled the Bollywood marquee for over two decades starred with Leonardo Di Caprio in The Great Gatsby, making and impression of sorts. Big B still has a lot left to deliver to both the Indian and International Cinema.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

She is the first face of International Fashion in India. Ash is also the first of the actresses to enter into commercial Hollywood segment with her powerful looks, beauty and acting skills. The Bride and Prejudice, Provoked, The Pink Panther 2 and The Last Legion marked Aishwarya as a global face representing Bollywood on all counts. Her continued devotion to the Cannes Red Carpet is well known to the World.

Tabu


Tabu played some remarkable roles in Hollywood films like The Namesake and Life of Pi. She walked away with accolades for her charismatic presence and performance on screen. She is also the recipient of Padma Shri Award by Government of India. Tabu can be magnificent on screen and should be considered ideal for more intense roles ahead in Hollywood.

Mallika Sherawat

Mallika has what it takes but nevertheless, her fake accent pulls her down. After starring along with Jackie Chan in The Myth, Mallika suddenly started acting like she was born in US of A. Some fake accent and hyped up Hollywood appearances later, she starred in Politics of Love and Hisss. Though Mallika continues to make a self-mockery of herself with élan, we pray that she gets to do something more with the space she currently is treading on!

Irrfan Khan

Another perfect talent exported to Hollywood, Irrfan Khan made a commendable impact with his acting in the films like Life of Pi, The Namesake, New York I Love You, A Mighty Heart, Slumdog Millionaire and The Amazing Spiderman. Irrfan has a long way to go, be it any cinema.

Anupam Kher

From playing a stern dad in The Bend it Like Beckham to a shrink in Silver Linings Playbook, Anupam Kher is officially the Bollywood face of Hollywood. His effortless ease switching to demographics and performing as per the standards form his niche. His screen presence is unfailing and ever effective, irrespective of what country or language.

Freida Pinto

Well, she was practically a nobody till somebody cast her in Danny Boyle’s The Slumdog Millionaire. Freida Pinto we believe just was lucky and not there because of talent. However, the lady sure is trying to turn the luck by chance into some gold. After starring in films like The Planet of The Apes and Immortals, the woman simply refuses to step down from the red carpets of LA!

Anil Kapoor

Well, he is a surprise package alright. After playing the host of the show in The Slumdog Millionaire and a playboy in MI The Ghost Protocol, Anil Kapoor is suddenly the toast of the West. We, however hope that Anil chooses far better roles from hereon than playing silly roles that involve reaching out to a woman’s backside in a Tom Cruise film.

Tollywood flaunts all kinds of men – tall, fat, six pack, and reed thin – you name it and we have heroes of all shapes and sizes who can deliver some excruciating punch dialogues to the baddies on screen. While some heroes are often spoken about to be the ideal choices for Bollwood screen, we go a step further and shortlist the leading men of Tollywood who should be in Hollywood on all counts.

Take a look at the list of the Tollywood men who have all that it takes to star along the likes of Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp!

Prabhas

The macho hunk of Tollywood with millions of fans and the warrior Baahubali of Telugu celluloid can easily fit into the heavy duty category of Hollywood men who flaunt six packs, snipers and hand guns. Imagine the Darling walking in line with the likes of Jason Statham, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Prabhas has what it takes to play an international face provided the dubbing is taken care of!

Arvind Krishna

He is the leading man in Tollywood with the looks very akin to Bollywood and Hollywood. Arvind Krishna may have had few films in his kitty so far, but this Harvard graduate seriously needs to be in the league of Hollywood men who can shoot a rifle along with romancing the ladies of LA. Arvind has all it takes to be that Hollywood hero – skills, looks, six pack and voila, even the proper American diction that will not leave him out of place!

Mahesh Babu

One can never deny the global features of Prince Mahesh Babu. This was all the more evident in his latest film, 1 Nenokkadine, where he looked perfect in foreign setting doing the stunts a la Bourne Identity. Mahesh has striking facial profile with a skin color close to Caucasian, making him to be a deserving contender in the list of Hollywood men. One can imagine Mahesh and Johnny Depp having a conversation on screen, and who can tell, Mahesh may dominate Depp on all counts.

Allu Arjun

He may not have the Hollywood style looks but he sure has the goods to deliver the next Step Up Movie. Allu Arjun, the dancing star of Tollywood also called as Stylish Star will make the men on the other side sweat with his breath taking dance moves. If Arjun gets on the scene in Hollywood, they may as well have the new star from the East making all the right moves.

Vikram

Vikram is super talented; he will easily do what few of the Hollywood heroes have done in the past – playing weird, anti hero roles – Vikram will find these roles a walk in the park, especially after his superb performance in the films like Aparichithudu. He will easily rule playing a psycho, a maniac on the prowl or a cannibal – all with whopping effortlessness.

Aadi

He is the subtle variant that holds good for Hollywood – Aadi, with his boy next door looks and the chocolate face, will make a commendable entry in the west, turning out to be the next Robert Pattinson. The makers of the Twilight series will find their new face after all!

Shortly after launching the trailer of the Hindi version for Hollywood animation film Rio2, Imran Khan opened up with the media about his plans. Launching a Hollywood film propelled the press to ask him that million dollar question – If Imran Khan aspires to act in a Hollywood film?

Imran Khan gave a surprising, yet sensible response to that – “I absolutely have no interest in working in Hollywood. I think the Indian actors get to be the nurse, someone who repairs the computer or hero’s roommate etc., I think the Hollywood filmmakers don’t write good roles for Indians” he said, while speaking to PTI.

This was the view despite many great Indian stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor have previously willingly gone out of their star element to play a role in the international scene.

Every actor will make a choice that is correct for them. The kinds of roles that are offered to Indian actors are not very interesting. With no disrespect to anyone I think one gets to do a glorified special appearance. So no interest. I am very happy to work in India” Imran added.

As to whether Imran will play a good role when offered by Hollywood makers, the star said that he would love to, but it is unlikely for that to happen. He expressed that Hollywood guys come to Indian actors only when they have to sell their film in Hindi.

Imran has rendered his voice for Hindi dubbing for Blu, a character in Rio 2. Dubbing for an animated film was fun for the actor.

“It was a little odd because normally when you are dubbing, you are seeing your own face. You have to match it to the timing. The first day I had to guess when to move my lips and when to speak so it matches correctly” he said.