Baby actress Vaishnavi Chaitanya is going through a lull in her career in Telugu. So, she has shifted her focus towards Tamil cinema

Vaishnavi Chaitanya to make her Tamil debut
Last Updated: 07.28 PM, Feb 25, 2026
Vaishnavi Chaitanya made a strong impression with her debut film Baby, which is now streaming on OTTplay Premium. The romantic drama turned out to be a massive success and brought her instant recognition. However, her second outing, Jack, failed to click at the box office and ended up as a commercial disappointment.
Despite the setback, Vaishnavi has been carefully planning her next moves and is currently busy with her third project. In the meantime, exciting news has emerged about her career. Vaishnavi is all set to make her Tamil debut soon.
According to industry sources, she will be seen opposite GV Prakash Kumar in a yet-to-be-titled film directed by Vignesh Karthick. While an official announcement is still awaited, the project is said to be almost confirmed, with Vaishnavi finalized as the female lead.

Interestingly, GV Prakash and Vignesh Karthick previously collaborated on the film Adiyae, and the duo is now gearing up to team up once again. Vignesh Karthick is currently riding high on the success of Hot Spot 2 Much, which is also streaming on OTTplay Premium. Reports suggest that this new Tamil project will go on floors in the second half of 2026.
Not many know that Vaishnavi began her journey as a small-time YouTuber before being discovered by director Sai Rajesh, who cast her in Baby. The Anand Deverakonda starrer became a sensation and reportedly grossed over ₹100 crore at the box office, turning Vaishnavi into a household name.

Following the failure of Jack, she has maintained a relatively low profile and has largely stayed away from media glare. Her next Telugu film is expected to be announced soon. With her Tamil debut now on the horizon, all eyes are on whether Vaishnavi can stage a strong comeback.
There is no denying that she is a talented performer. What she needs now is another big hit to reaffirm her position. Will the GV Prakash project be that turning point? Only time will tell.
Q. Which OTT is the Hot Spot 2 movie on?
A. Hot Spot 2 is streaming Prime Video, Aha and Lionsgate Play via OTTplay Premium.
Q. What is Hot Spot 2 about?
A. Hot Spot 2 is a hyperlink social drama that is divided into three segments and addresses particular issues.