Overview

• The actor noted that his debut film Pranam Khareedu released on September 22, 1978, making Monday his 47th year since entering films.
• In a Telugu note, he thanked the Telugu cinema audience, saying their support shaped his journey as an actor and public figure.
• He credited fans for helping him reach a reported total of 155 films and said the awards he has received belong to them as well.
• His upcoming slate includes Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, with Nayanthara as the female lead, and the VFX-heavy Vishwambhara.
• Vishwambhara was previously shifted to a Summer 2026 release, and his most recent outing Bhola Shankar was reported to have underperformed.