When a Southern superstar decided to swap states, everyone expected a sea-facing penthouse in Mumbai's flashiest postcode. Instead, he and his wife picked a sprawling apartment tucked away in one of the city's leafy neighbourhoods. The couple settled in happily enough, paying a tidy rent. But in a city where loyalty lasts only until the next cheque clears, their landlords spotted an even juicier opportunity. Enter a hometown hero, newly married, eager to stay close to familiar stomping grounds and more than willing to shell out three times the rent. The result? The South star found himself packing boxes sooner than expected, proving that the city’s real estate is the ultimate blockbuster.


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