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Upendra’s screen time in the film is limited to about 20–25 minutes, yet his role has been widely appreciated by audiences. In Tollywood, casting a major star in such a brief part could have sparked debates among fans about insufficient elevation or underutilisation. In the climax, the fan’s character receives more elevation than the star hero — a creative choice that might have triggered fan wars had a big Telugu hero been cast. But with Upendra, no such issues arose. His grounded public image, humility, and ego-free performance allowed the character to blend seamlessly into the narrative. Telugu audiences are responding warmly to his portrayal, even if perceptions may vary among Kannada viewers.

A small dialogue in the climax has now become a trending discussion point. When Ram shakes hands with Upendra and says, “I heard your hand is soft, it is indeed soft,” viewers were instantly reminded of the iconic moment during Chiranjeevi’s Indra 175-day celebration in 2002, when actor Sunil described Chiranjeevi’s hands as soft. This led some to believe the film indirectly references Chiranjeevi.

However, the movie also includes several unrelated fictional elements — a poster titled Pratijna featuring Upendra instead of Mohan Babu, another poster using Nagarjuna’s Agni Putrudu title, and soft-drink brands like “Cool Cola” and “Lime Up,” which parody Coca-Cola and 7UP. These do not align with the 1980s setting or any real endorsements, making it clear that except for the “soft hand” dialogue, the references are largely imaginary.

Ultimately, Andhra King Taluka is not modeled after any single real-life star. Instead, it captures the emotional bond between Telugu fans and their favourite heroes, celebrating fandom culture rather than pointing to one specific actor.