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Popular father-son actor duos from the South fim industry

Updated On: 11 June, 2023 01:38 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

Father`s Day is celebrated every year in the month of June worldwide. The day aims to acknowledge the efforts and role of fathers in their children`s life. The day is also dedicated to thanking them for their hardships and struggle. On this occasion, we look at some of the powerful father-son duos who are also actors working in the South film industry 

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Father`s Day is celebrated every year in the month of June worldwide. The day aims to acknowledge the efforts and role of fathers in their children`s life. The day is also dedicated to thanking them for their hardships and struggle. On this occasion, we look at some of the powerful father-son duos who are also actors working in the South film industry 

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Father`s Day is celebrated every year in the month of June worldwide. The day aims to acknowledge the efforts and role of fathers in their children`s life. The day is also dedicated to thanking them for their hardships and struggle. On this occasion, we look at some of the powerful father-son duos who are also actors working in the South film industry 

Chiyaan Vikram and Dhruv Vikram:  Tamil film superstar Chiyaan Vikram has delivered many memorable performances with PS-2 being the latest one. His son, Dhruv Vikram made his debut in 2019 with the film `Adithya Varma`, which is a remake of the Telugu film `Kabir Singh`. In the beginning years of his career itself, Dhruv shared screen with his father in `Mahaan`

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Chiyaan Vikram and Dhruv Vikram:  Tamil film superstar Chiyaan Vikram has delivered many memorable performances with PS-2 being the latest one. His son, Dhruv Vikram made his debut in 2019 with the film `Adithya Varma`, which is a remake of the Telugu film `Kabir Singh`. In the beginning years of his career itself, Dhruv shared screen with his father in `Mahaan`

Mohanlal and Pranav Mohanlal Mohanlal is one of the biggest stars of the Malayalam film industry and is a recipient of many National Awards. His son Pranav started acting at the young age of 11. He debuted as a lead actor in 2018 with the film `Aadhi`, but tasted his first commercial success with the 2022 film `Hridayam`. The film also starred filmmaker Priyadarshan`s daughter Kalyani

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Mohanlal and Pranav Mohanlal Mohanlal is one of the biggest stars of the Malayalam film industry and is a recipient of many National Awards. His son Pranav started acting at the young age of 11. He debuted as a lead actor in 2018 with the film `Aadhi`, but tasted his first commercial success with the 2022 film `Hridayam`. The film also starred filmmaker Priyadarshan`s daughter Kalyani

Nandamuri Harikrishna and NTR Jr NTR Jr is a popular name not only in India but across the world now owing to the success of RRR. The superstar comes from a family who has been involved in the movie-making business for generations. His father, Nandamuri Harikrishna was also an actor, producer and politician. He passed away in 2018 in a tragic car accident

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Nandamuri Harikrishna and NTR Jr NTR Jr is a popular name not only in India but across the world now owing to the success of RRR. The superstar comes from a family who has been involved in the movie-making business for generations. His father, Nandamuri Harikrishna was also an actor, producer and politician. He passed away in 2018 in a tragic car accident

Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram: Jayaram is a well known actor in the Malayalam industry and is known for his excellent comic timing. His son Kalidas started acting as a child artist and is also the recipient of a National Award for Best Child Artist. He won the award for the film `Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum` which also starred Jayaram. In 2016, he made his debut in Tamil cinema with `Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum` (2016) and returned to Malayalam with `Poomaram` (2018), 

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Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram: Jayaram is a well known actor in the Malayalam industry and is known for his excellent comic timing. His son Kalidas started acting as a child artist and is also the recipient of a National Award for Best Child Artist. He won the award for the film `Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum` which also starred Jayaram. In 2016, he made his debut in Tamil cinema with `Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum` (2016) and returned to Malayalam with `Poomaram` (2018), 

Nagarjuna with his sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Nagarjuna is one of the most popular names of Telugu cinema whose Hindi dubbed films also made him popular in the North belt. His elder son Naga Chaitanya has also carved a name for himself with his work. He made his acting debut in 2009 with Josh and his breakthrough came with Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010). As for Nagarjuna`s younger son, Akhil, his first leading role as an adult came in the box office flop Akhil (2015). His first commercial success occurred in Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)

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Nagarjuna with his sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Nagarjuna is one of the most popular names of Telugu cinema whose Hindi dubbed films also made him popular in the North belt. His elder son Naga Chaitanya has also carved a name for himself with his work. He made his acting debut in 2009 with Josh and his breakthrough came with Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010). As for Nagarjuna`s younger son, Akhil, his first leading role as an adult came in the box office flop Akhil (2015). His first commercial success occurred in Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan The father-son duo need no introduction. After leaving behind a legacy with his work, Chiranjeevi`s son is successfully carrying forward his legacy

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Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan The father-son duo need no introduction. After leaving behind a legacy with his work, Chiranjeevi`s son is successfully carrying forward his legacy

Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan Dulquer Salmaan made his acting debut in 2012 with the film `Second Show` along with a bunch of newcomers. He started getting recognition with his second film, Ustaad Hotel. The actor has completed a decade as an actor and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films as well

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Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan Dulquer Salmaan made his acting debut in 2012 with the film `Second Show` along with a bunch of newcomers. He started getting recognition with his second film, Ustaad Hotel. The actor has completed a decade as an actor and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films as well

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