Indian actors including Jr NTR, Allu Arjun, Prabhas and Vijay Sethupathi are popular and have a large fan following. image credit: Google

Media refers to them as "pan-India" stars, but the term is not well received by all actors. image credit: Google

Vijay Sethupathi is set to make his OTT debut with the web series "Farzi". image credit: Instagram

Vijay is not comfortable with the term "pan-India star" and considers himself just an actor. image credit: Google

Dulquer Salmaan also expressed his dislike for the term "pan-India". image credit: Instagram

Both actors feel the term creates pressure and is unnecessary. image credit: Google

They prefer to be referred to simply as actors. image credit: Google

The exchange of talent in Indian cinema is appreciated but the country should not be divided in this manner. image credit: Google

The term "pan-America" is not used, so "pan-India" is also not necessary. image credit: Google

Actors prefer to be recognized for their talent rather than the size of their fanbase. image credit: Google