Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Varun Tej Discusses Success, New Films And Ram Charan Bond
Varun Tej is an actor in Telugu movies.
His new horror-comedy, Korean Kanakaraju, has become very successful.
He says the success made him happy after a difficult few years.
Varun likes trying different kinds of roles instead of playing the same character repeatedly.
His next film, Bhari, is about a volleyball player, but he is recovering from knee surgery.
He is also preparing for a new love story.
Varun says comparisons with his cousin Ram Charan should be treated positively.
He hopes to act alongside Ram Charan someday and may direct a movie in the future.
Varun Tej says Korean Kanakaraju’s blockbuster success brought happiness after five difficult years.
He says he chooses varied roles to avoid being typecast and balance novelty with entertainment.
Varun is recovering from knee surgery after an injury during rehearsals for the sports drama Bhari.
He has also signed a romantic film with Stonebench that he says suits his current age.
Varun describes cousin Ram Charan as an inspiration and a father figure, and hopes to work with him.
- Who
- Actor Varun Tej, his sister and producer Niharika Konidela, and his cousin Ram Charan are central to the interview.
- What
- Varun Tej discussed Korean Kanakaraju’s success, his upcoming films, his career choices, and his relationship with Ram Charan.
- When
- The interview follows the success of Korean Kanakaraju; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- The discussion concerns Varun’s work in the Telugu film industry and took place in an exclusive NDTV conversation.
- Why
- Varun discussed these topics while reflecting on his recent success, future projects, acting goals, and family relationships.
- Recent film
- Korean Kanakaraju, a horror-comedy, has emerged as a blockbuster.
- Upcoming film
- Bhari is a sports drama directed by Yadhu Vamsee and produced by Niharika Konidela.
- Varun’s role
- Varun Tej plays a volleyball player in Bhari.
- Current health
- Varun is recovering after an injury during rehearsals led to knee surgery.
- Other project
- He has signed a romantic film with Stonebench, Karthik Subbaraj’s production house.
- Family relationship
- Varun describes Ram Charan as an inspiration and a father figure.
- Future ambition
- Varun says he is interested in directing a film in the future.