The Economic Times

Rajinikanths co-star, a Mani Ratnam favourite and pan-Indian hearthrob, left showbiz, was bedridden for two years after an accident. Today, he runs a Rs 3,300 crore empire

Although it can be difficult to leave the entertainment industry to pursue a completely different job, some actors have been successful in reinventing themselves. South Indian celebrity Arvind Swamy followed a different route, much like 90s actress Mayoori Kango, who joined Google India in 2019. He left performing to pursue a very prosperous career after winning hearts with films like Roja and Bombay.