Telugu films succeed because they stay true to Indian roots: Sudhanshu Pandey

Actor Sudhanshu Pandey, best known as Vanraj in the TV series Anupamaa, recently visited Hyderabad and went on a spiritual trip to Tirupati Balaji temple. In a candid chat with Hyderabad Times, the actor spoke about his admiration for Telugu cinema, and his recent visit to Tirupati Balaji Temple.Sudhanshu praised the Telugu filmmakers for their honesty and loyalty to the audience. He said, “I believe Telugu films’ success comes from the filmmakers’ commitment to deliver to the audiences’ expectations. Their respect for the audience, their honesty and dedication have even taken them to the Oscars.” Comparing Bollywood to Tollywood, he added, “There is a lack of conviction in Bollywood right now. Filmmaking in the Hindi film industry often starts with big names attached rather than focusing on the script.

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Sudhanshu also opened about his recent visit to Tirupati Balaji temple and described it as a divine calling. He revealed that he initially didn’t plan to visit but did so after everyone’s suggestions. "The first trip to Tirupati Balaji temple was almost a decade ago when I was shooting in Chennai. I had driven down then, and the experience stayed with me. I hope I start going more regularly now, " says Sudhanshu.- Biswajit Talukdar