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Luxury wheels have always been status symbols. And now, there’s also gender equality in this form of signalling ‘arrival’, as far as Bollywood biggies are concerned

The iconic Aston Martin, the breathtaking Rolls Royce Phantom and the fast-as-lightning Bugatti are just some of the ‘A-listers’ that can be found in the garages of Bollywood’s celebrities. These swish sets of wheels are more than just modes of transportation, they are symbols of success and a lavish lifestyle.

Luxury cars signal the brand value of the owners. Post the mega success of Animal, actor Ranbir Kapoor bought himself a shiny 7-seater Lexus LM worth ₹ 5 crore. The Ranbir-Alia stable includes a Range Rover Autobiography luxury SUV, worth ₹ 4 crore, as well as an Audi R8 and a Mercedes Benz.

Actor Janhvi Kapoor was recently seen cruising down Mumbai’s roads in a burgundy Toyota Lexus LM 350, costing close to ₹ 2.80 crore. It’s the latest in her collection of swanky cars, which includes a Mercedes Benz, a Range Rover and a BMW.

Ananya Panday is one of the most sought-after names when it comes to celebrity endorsements. A white Land Range Rover worth ₹ 3 crore testifies to the 25-year-old’s stature in the world of glitz.

“The younger lot is way smarter than their predecessors when it comes to money matters and investments. They are not penny-wise, pound-foolish,” says a marketing strategist, adding, “they are smart with real estate too, and buy stakes in businesses. Corroborating this assessment, Ananya Pandey recently bought herself a swanky apartment in Mumbai.

“What is interesting is, earlier, it was the men who loved showing off their luxury cars which were symbolic of their larger-than-life status. But now, the female stars don’t shy away from flaunting their star status with fancy wheels either,” says a brand strategist.

Shraddha Kapoor made her way to the Stree 2 success party driving herself and her best friend Varun Dhawan in a ₹ 4-crore red Lamborghini. And Taapsee Pannu has bought herself a ₹ 3 crore Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 luxury SUV.

The fancy cars belonging to top male actors in the Telugu film industry can drive car enthusiasts wild. Not only car enthusiasts are interested, but also fans of Tollywood actors are curious to learn about the cars their favorite stars own. Currently, several leading heroes in the Telugu film industry are demanding fees similar to those of Bollywood stars. Several Telugu actors have the benefit of releasing their movies nationwide because of their widespread fan base across the country.

South superstar Jr NTR has bought the country’s first Lamborghini Urus Capsule Graphite worth more than ₹ 3 crore. Jr NTR might not be able to get his hands on the limited-edition candy just yet as he is shooting for RRR in Russia. Nonetheless, the actor is still registered as the first buyer of the Lamborghini Urus Capsule Graphite Edition.

Naga Chaitanya is famous for both his acting talents and his love for cars. Frequently, he can be spotted driving his fancy cars, such as his vibrant Ferrari, around Hyderabad. The actor once again gained attention in May when he was seen in his luxurious Defender 110. The video, circulating on Instagram, shows Naga Chaitanya sitting in the front seat of his stylish black Range Rover Defender 110. As per information from multiple car websites, this advanced vehicle is estimated to cost between ₹ 1 to ₹ 2 crore.

Mahesh Babu is famous for his large fan base and impressive car collection. To enhance his already impressive lifestyle, he added a Range Rover SV to his assortment last year. The topic everyone is discussing is the incredibly high cost of the car. The Pokiri actor acquired the Range Rover for an astonishing ₹ 5.4 cr.

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, a super luxurious black vehicle owned by Ram Charan, is currently causing a buzz among his fans and in the media. The actor was seen at Hyderabad airport last year in the evening as he flew out for the Oscars. He appeared very stylish in his black outfit. However, all attention was focused on the actor’s car as it arrived in style at the airport.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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