TV Artist Neetu Narayan Full Interview

Among Telugu cinema’s mid-range heroes, Nani stands out as the only actor who has consistently maintained a steady run at the box office. While several others are facing a rough patch, the situation seems particularly challenging for Varun Tej, who is currently grappling with a hat-trick of flops.

What raises further concern is that his last two releases reportedly failed to cross even the ₹10 crore mark each, struggling to generate respectable openings. With his market value under pressure, Varun Tej is now treading cautiously and reassessing his upcoming choices.

He has already signed Korean Kanakaraju, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and backed by UV Creations. The recently unveiled video glimpse has garnered a positive response, offering a ray of hope for the actor’s comeback.

Interestingly, even before the film hits screens, Varun Tej is said to be in discussions for fresh projects. Industry buzz suggests that director Maruthi has approached him with a new commercial entertainer. After the underwhelming performance of The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, Maruthi is reportedly keen to return to his forte — light-hearted festive entertainers.

He has even registered the title Happy Pongal and is planning the film in the vein of celebratory entertainers like F2: Fun and Frustration, hoping to tap into the holiday season advantage.

However, Varun Tej is still weighing his options and has not officially signed the project. With his next few decisions likely to shape his career trajectory, the coming months will be crucial for the young actor.