Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Tollywood Actors Turn Directors, Expanding Creative Roles in Cinema
In Telugu movies, many famous actors are now also making movies.
They are not just acting but also directing.
Sudheer Babu might direct a new film and act in it.
Vishwak Sen will direct a movie called "Cult" and act in it too.
Ram Pothineni will direct and star in a thriller called "RAPO 23".
Kiran Abbavaram is also working on his first film as a director.
Fans are excited to see these new movies.
Leading Telugu actors are increasingly directing their own films.
Sudheer Babu is rumored to direct and star in an upcoming project.
Vishwak Sen is set to debut with "Cult," also playing lead.
Ram Pothineni announced he will direct and star in "RAPO 23," a psychological action thriller.
Kiran Abbavaram is also working on his directorial debut.
- Who
- Tollywood actors Sudheer Babu, Vishwak Sen, Ram Pothineni, and Kiran Abbavaram
- What
- They are directing and starring in their own films
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Telugu cinema (Tollywood)
- Why
- To take creative control and explore new roles
- Industry
- Tollywood (Telugu cinema)
- Trend
- Actor-directors
- Notable Actors
- Sudheer Babu, Vishwak Sen, Ram Pothineni, Kiran Abbavaram
- Upcoming Projects
- Sudheer Babu (rumored), Cult, RAPO 23
- Genre
- Varied (psychological action thriller, etc.)