Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Telugu Stars Embrace 'Submissive Husband' Trend in Tollywood
In Tollywood, the Telugu movie industry, many famous actors are now playing husbands who get into fights with their wives and often end up giving in.
This is a new trend that is becoming popular.
A writer named Kona Venkat says lots of heroes are joining this trend.
He does not like to call these roles submissive, but instead says they are typical husband characters that people can relate to.
He thinks actors should play all kinds of roles, including being a husband.
One actor, Venkatesh, is very good at these roles and has had big hits like F2 and Sankranthiki Vasthunam.
His next movie, Adarsha Kutumbam, seems to be similar.
Venkatesh is popular with families and household audiences.
He plays these characters easily and well.
So, the trend is about showing a softer, more relatable side of heroes.
Telugu stars are increasingly playing husbands caught in domestic conflicts who often give in to their wives.
Writer Kona Venkat says the trend is gaining ground in Tollywood with many leading actors joining.
Venkatesh is the frontrunner, with hits like F2 and Sankranthiki Vasthunam in this space.
Venkatesh's upcoming film Adarsha Kutumbam follows a similar template.
Kona Venkat prefers calling these 'typical husband' roles rather than submissive ones, as they are relatable.
- Who
- Telugu film stars, including Venkatesh, and writer Kona Venkat
- What
- Telugu stars are embracing roles as husbands caught in domestic conflicts who often give in to their wives
- When
- Not specified in the article
- Where
- Tollywood, the Telugu film industry
- Why
- Because these roles are relatable to audiences and reflect real-life situations
Submissive Role Label
Relatable Husband Role
Naming the trend
Submissive Role Label
Some call these roles 'submissive husband' roles.
Relatable Husband Role
Kona Venkat prefers calling them 'typical husband' characters that are relatable.
- Industry
- Tollywood (Telugu film industry)
- Trend
- Heroes playing husbands who give in to wives
- Frontrunner
- Venkatesh
- Hit films
- F2, Sankranthiki Vasthunam
- Upcoming film
- Adarsha Kutumbam
- Commentator
- Writer Kona Venkat