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Regional Accents Redefine Telugu Cinema
For decades, Telugu cinema witnessed remarkable actors mastering accents beyond their native regions. Kota Srinivasa Rao, a native of coastal Andhra, became iconic for his flawless Telangana dialect after years of living in Hyderabad and closely observing the local speech. Similarly, Jayaprakash Reddy, hailing from Guntur, carved a unique identity by excelling in the Rayalaseema accent—an achievement he often credited to keen observation rather than formal training.
However, such linguistic experiments were largely confined to character actors and villains during that era.
Post-bifurcation, Telugu cinema has undergone a significant cultural shift. The division into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has led to wider acceptance and celebration of diverse Telugu accents and regional slangs. Today, even lead actors confidently embrace dialects rooted in specific regions, adding authenticity and freshness to storytelling.
In this evolving landscape, filmmakers and actors like Tarun Bhasker and Eesha Rebba—both from Telangana—have introduced a new trailer titled “Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi.” While Eesha Rebba’s character identity remains understated due to minimal dialogue in the trailer, Tarun Bhasker has taken audiences by surprise with his strikingly accurate Godavari–Vizag belt accent.
The precision of his dialect has sparked curiosity about the effort behind mastering it. Interestingly, Tarun Bhasker’s exposure to this accent began during his work on a song for “Mangalavaram,” directed by Ajay Bhupathi. His performance once again highlights how modern Telugu cinema continues to expand its linguistic and cultural boundaries with confidence and respect.
