Deepika Padukone to Janhvi Kapoor: 5 Bollywood actors and their Telugu debuts

Movies have evolved into an art form that embraces flexibility and inclusivity. The lines between languages and regions are blurring, with actors and directors exploring new horizons. Tollywood, in particular, is enjoying a renaissance, with movies like 'RRR' and 'Pushpa' gaining global recognition at the Academy and National Awards.

This newfound freedom allows actors to collaborate across languages, and directors are tailoring scripts to harness the star power of different actors. In this article, we'll explore some Bollywood actors who are making their Telugu cinema debuts this year and in the coming years.

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Kalki 2898-A.D marks the Telugu cinema debut of Bollywood’s lady superstar Deepika Padukone. This movie is an upcoming Indian epic science fiction film written and directed by Nag Ashwin, set in a dystopian world. 'Kalki 2898 AD' boasts a whopping budget of ₹600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film ever created. The film features a star-studded cast, including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Santhosh Narayanan is the composer for the film's music score, Djordje Stojiljkovic handles the cinematography; and Nitin Zihani Choudhary takes care of the production design. 'Kalki 2898 AD' is expected to hit theaters in 2024.

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Janhvi Kapoor is stepping into the Telugu film industry with a movie called 'Devara,' which stars Jr. NTR. 'Devara ' is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action-drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva. This movie is a two-part story, and the first part is set to be released worldwide on April 5, 2024, in five different languages. The film's leading roles are played by N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Janhvi Kapoor, with Saif Ali Khan portraying the main antagonist. Anirudh Ravichander is in charge of composing the soundtrack for the film.

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'Tiger Nageswara Rao,' starring Ravi Teja, had a worldwide theatrical release on October 20. It is marking Nupur Sanon's acting debut in Telugu. This film, directed and written by Vamsee, is a Telugu-language period-action thriller. The cast includes Ravi Teja in the titular role, along with Anupam Kher, Nupur Sanon, Renu Desai, Jisshu Sengupta, Gayatri Bhardwaj, and Murali Sharma. Set in the 1970s, the movie tells the story of Tiger Nageswara Rao, a formidable thief from Stuartpuram who also orchestrates a series of audacious heists, earning a reputation for his clever tactics in outwitting the police.

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Manushi Chhillar recently posted on her Instagram account, revealing the poster of 'Operation Valentine,' her Telugu film debut alongside Varun Tej. 'Operation Valentine' is an upcoming Telugu movie set to hit screens on December 8, 2023, directed by Shakti Pratap Singh. In a picture shared to commemorate the end of filming, Varun Tej, Manushi Chhillar, and Navdeep can be seen donning olive green uniforms. Varun Tej takes on the role of an Air Force pilot in the movie.

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Bhagavanth Kesari marks the Telugu debut of National Award-winning actor Arjun Rampal, in which he portrays a captivating villain role. The film had its theatrical release on October 19, 2023, coinciding with the festival of Dasara, and received mixed reviews from critics. 'Bhagavanth Kesari' is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action drama directed by Anil Ravipudi. It features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the titular role, with Sreeleela and Kajal Aggarwal also in prominent roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Thaman S.

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