Tollywood actresses say No to Bikini

At a time when glam quotient is an important part of Telugu cinema, we speak to a few actors who shun sporting a bikini.

In an age where actresses are shedding their inhibitions and proudly following the 'if you've got it, flaunt it' mantra, mana top T-Town actresses have their own reservations about donning a bold avatar.

Though upping the glam quotient has become a significant part of films, there some leading ladies who aren't too keen on sporting bikinis. Kajal, Samantha and Tamannah are a few who share this reservation.

Tamannaah After her successful stint in South films, this sexy siren is now making her mark in Bollywood by bagging some prestigious offers. Known for her performance skills, this 23-year old, who has floored the audience in many a glamourous role, categorically states that she will neither sport a bikini, nor indulge in 'kissing scenes' in her films. "I stay away from donning bikinis and doing liplocks on screen, whether it's Bollywood or South films.

It's my personal choice. That's something that I purposefully avoid, since I don't like doing it, and I've set some boundaries for myself. I've been very choosy about certain scenes and I won't enact something I'm not comfortable with," Tamannaah explains.

Samantha After being tagged as an actress with a 'golden leg' in T-town, Samantha is now a rage in Telugu and Tamil film industries, thanks to her sensual roles in films. Recently, there were rumours that the beauty queen will be seen sporting a bikini in one of her upcoming Telugu flicks. But the petite actor rubbished all hearsay by taking to her microblogging site and setting the record straight."If you have watched my films, you wouldn't need me to tell you that me sporting a bikini in my next is just a rumour.Put this to rest,"Samantha posted on her Twitter page.

The actress has been part of big budget films like Dookudu and Brindavanam, but has not donned a swim wear in any of her films. She's currently shooting for Manam, NTR-starrers Ramayya Vasthavayya and Rabhasa, and is awaiting the release of Attarintiki Daredi.

Kajal Aggarwal After making inroads with Singhamand Special 26, this pretty actress is trying to make her mark in B-Town — be it endorsing a handful of products or heating up the screen. Although she's willing to experiment and play challenging roles, there are certain nonos for Kajal.

"I have a very Indian face and I fit in roles that I have done so far. And though I don't want to be typecast in certain characters, I'm not willing to sport a bikini on screen. It does not suit my sensibilities, and I have my own reservations about it. I cannot do anything that I can't watch with my family," shares the actress.