Getting recognition in the cinema industry has been a dream for many and some even left their previous jobs to fully focus on their movie career.

The below-mentioned passionate actors are among them who opt for a career change and decided to chase their dreams of becoming a movie star.

But here's what these actors were doing before they joined the cinema:
 

• Rajinikanth - Bus conductor
• Anushka - Yoga instructor
• Power Star - Doctor
• Arya - Software engineer
• Ajith - Mechanic
• Mamooty - Lawyer
• Vijay Sethupathi - Accountant
• Nayanthara - TV host
• Madonna Sabastian - Singer
• Bobbi Simha - Customer service & marketing
• Vishnu Vishal - Cricket player
• Nazriya - TV host
• Sivakartikeyan - TV host & stand up comedian
• Mirchi Siva - Radio jockey
• Madhavan - Personality development trainer

Source: Cineulagam