Long dismissed as comic relief, Telangana’s dialect and identity now take centre stage in mainstream Telugu cinema, exposing Tollywood’s entrenched sexism, caste blindness and cultural imbalance
Actress Rashmika Mandanna impressed fans in Tokyo by speaking Japanese during Pushpa 2 promotions, thanked admirers for their warmth and gifts, and promised to return for a longer visit with improved language skills
These next-gen stars aren’t just passing trends; they’re performers who are steadily winning hearts and redefining what it means to be a Telugu film actor.
