Long before Kajal Aggarwal became a national sensation with her impressive performances in Hindi cinema, she established herself as a successful actress in regional cinema. However, not many people know that Kajal started her acting career with the 2004 Hindi film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na. Kajal, an actress, and model made her Telugu film debut with the 2007 romantic action film Lakshmi Kalyanam. 2007 was a great year for Kajal as she featured in another Telugu film named Chandamama. Chandamama was a box office hit that helped Kajal establish herself as a successful actress. The next few years were very productive for Kajal’s career. In 2009, Kajal starred in the popular Telugu film Magadheera that helped her earn critical acclaim.

Kajal has won several awards for her performances in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. Kajal has made a great name for herself in the Telugu film industry with her performances in several blockbusters. Known for her versatile acting, Kajal has acted in movies of different genres. She has earned lakhs of fans with her impressive acting. The Bombay-born actress has earned fame not only in the country but in different parts of the world. Her wax statue was put on display at Madame Tussauds Singapore in 2020. She is the first actress from South Indian Cinema to have her statue at Madame Tussauds.

To honor her success, we made a list of the best Kajal Aggarwal movies you must watch…

Magadheera: 

maghadheera

It is a 2009 fantasy action film by legendary director SS Rajamouli. The film stars Ram Charan and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. Apart from Kajal and Ram, the movie also features Dev Gill and Srihari in pivotal roles. The plot of the movie revolves around the concept of reincarnation with two worlds running parallel. Kajal appeared in the movie as Mithravinda Devi and Indira “Indu.” Magadheera was the movie that added feathers to Kajal’s dreams, helping her establish herself as a successful actress. The box office collection of the movie stood at over Rs. 150 crore.

Also Read, 6 Amazing Taapsee Pannu Movies

Businessman: 

kajal aggarwal movies, businessman

Businessman is among the most popular Telugu films of Kajal Aggarwal. The 2012 action crime thriller by Puri Jagannadh features Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj alongside Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. The movie also features Nassar, Sayaji Shinde, Raza Murad, Subbaraju, and Brahmaji. Kajal has played the role of Chitra Bhardwaj, the daughter of Ajay Bhardwaj (Nassar) in the film. In contrast, Mahesh Babu plays the role of Vijay Surya / Surya Bhai. Surya first appears as a gang leader, but he later reveals to Chitra that he is actually an American-born Indian whose philanthropist parents were cheated on and killed by Jaidev (Prakash Raj).

Temper: 

kajal aggarwal movies temper

Starring N. T Rama Rao Jr, Kajal Aggarwal, and Prakash Raj in the lead roles, Temper is a 2015 Telugu action drama directed by Puri Jagannadh. The story of the film was penned down by Vakkantham Vamsi. Junior NTR has played the role of Daya in the movie. Daya is an orphan who grows up to become a corrupt police officer. However, Daya’s life changes completely after he comes across a rape-and-murder case after a brawl. Kajal has played the role of Shanvi, Daya’s love interest. The movie received a great response from the audience. 

Vivegam: 

kajal aggarwal movies vivegam

Kajal has done fewer Tamil movies than Telugu movies, but that doesn’t mean that she has contributed less to the Tamil Cinema. Vivegam is one of the finest Tamil films featuring Kajal. Starring Kajal alongside Ajith Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, and Akshara Haasan in the lead roles, the 2017 Tamil action thriller has been directed by Siva. Ajith played the lead role of Ajay Kumar Akin in the movie. Kajal has played the role of Yazhini, Ajay Kumar’s wife, in the movie. The movie was shot in Slovenia. It opens with an arms exchange deal between the General Secretary of Europol Police and the Russian mafia gang chief. 

Singham: 

singham, kajal aggarwal movies

Singham was the comeback movie for Kajal in Bollywood. After starting her career with “Khun Ho Gaya Na” in 2004, it took Kajal nearly 7 years to bag her second Bollywood project. Singham is an action film by Rohit Shetty that featured Kajal alongside Ajay Devgan in the lead role. The film also features Prakash Raj as the main antagonist. Ajay has played the role of Inspector Bajirao Singham, a brave, honest, and strong police officer. In contrast, Kajal has played the role of Kavya Bhosle, the love interest of Singham. The movie was a major success for Kajal, and it turned out to be a box office hit with a net collection at over Rs. 1.48 billion. 

Also Read, Allu Arjun movies that will entertain you during the Lockdown

Special 26: 

special 26 kajal aggarwal

After the remarkable success of Singham, Kajal bagged another significant role in another popular Bollywood film titled 26. She was paired with Akshay Kumar for the 2013 heist film by Neera Pandey. The movie’s story is based on the 1987 Opera House heist. A group posing as CBI officers raided the jeweler in Mumbai. The movie stars Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Sheirgill, Divya Dutta, and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles. Kajal played the role of Priya Chauhan, Ajay’s (Akshay Kumar) love interest in the movie. One of the most successful movies of 2013, Special 26 earned over $18 million globally.