A. R. Rahman

I joined the Madras Christian College but dropped out after three months. Telugu music director Ramesh Naidu asked me to assist him, and I did so for over a year. I did think of rejoining college, but by then, I was discovering the musician in me. I worked with Illaya Raja and Raj Koti and soon shifted to commercials. This led to movie offers.

Indian Musician

Rakul Preet Singh

In Bollywood, you have to do one film at a time, and there are no mixed schedules. And doing four films at a time is out of the question. Telugu film industry works very differently. But the kind of films I'm getting here are better than what I've been offered in Bollywood.

Indian Actress

Taapsee Pannu

Telugu cinema can really spoil you. They treat you like a queen. As soon as you get down from your van, they will all stand up, and they won't sit till you have passed by. I love that attention and miss that.

Sudeep

Telugu and Tamil actors have been so open-hearted and warm in welcoming me to be part of their industries. This appreciation from such people means a lot to me.

Indian Actor

Gopi Sundar

Just as the cultures, lifestyle and food differ vastly from our own, music for the Tamil/Telugu audience is vastly different from that of Mollywood.

Jackie Shroff

Telugu heroes are made into demi-gods. The fans here are sincere, and even if the film is bad, they will see it and stand by the actors they like.

Mahesh Babu

Telugu audiences love cinema. They won't let a good film down, and they've proved this with the way they accepted 'Srimanthudu.

Nidhhi Agerwal

Telugu films have opened a new world to me.

Telugu is primarily used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which have their own local dialects.

Regional Usage

Telugu has its own script, which is syllabic and distinct from the Latin alphabet.

Script Uniqueness

Telugu-related items often carry cultural significance, reflecting traditions and values.

Cultural Connection

Telugu is prominent in regional media, including music, films, and television in India.

Media Representation

The word 'Telugu' also refers to an ethnic group originating from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Ethnic Identifier

Telugus often take pride in their language, seeing it as a core part of their identity.

Identity Pride

Being a Telugu creates a sense of belonging and community, especially in diverse settings.