“I was born and raised in Karimnagar, Telangana. Like most kids, my childhood revolved around school, cricket, and dreaming big. I grew up with a strong interest in science and even aspired to become a doctor. But after attempting medical entrance exams, I realised the path wasn’t going to be easy. The competition was intense, and getting a seat felt nearly impossible. That’s when I knew I had to find a different direction.

I moved to Hyderabad and pursued a degree in business and management. But honestly, my heart wasn’t in it. I had always been passionate about cricket. I was a fast bowler and played at the district level. But there was another dream buried even deeper — I wanted to act. Coming from a middle-class family in a small town, it felt unrealistic to even say it out loud. So, I stayed quiet and focused on building a stable career.

Later, I moved abroad and worked in the retail sector, eventually landing a managerial role. Life was comfortable, and I was able to support my family, especially during important milestones. But even with that financial stability, the dream of acting never left me. It followed me every single day.

In 2014, when my family situation was more secure, I made the biggest decision of my life — I quit my job and returned to India to pursue acting full-time. It was a leap of faith, and naturally, my family was concerned. Giving up a stable career for an uncertain future is never easy. But my brother and sister-in-law supported me wholeheartedly, and that gave me the strength to take the plunge.

Movies and television have always fascinated me. I used to watch so much growing up that I ended up needing glasses — not from reading, but from too much screen time! I was deeply inspired by legends like Chiranjeevi garu and Kamal Haasan garu. Their performances stirred something in me and showed me the true power of storytelling.

My first audition taught me how different performing in front of a camera was from just loving movies. With no background in the industry, no connections, and very few actors from Telangana making it big in Telugu cinema, it felt like an uphill battle. But I was determined.

Financial struggles were very real in those early years. I used to commute long distances for auditions. I had to sell my car and switch to a bike, often arriving with messy hair from wearing a helmet. Eventually, I took on content writing gigs just to survive. Rejections were constant. There were days I felt broken and even went through periods of depression.

But I didn’t give up. It took me seven years to land my first lead role — in a film centred on the formation of Telangana. Though it didn’t do well, I kept going.

My real breakthrough came with the web series 30 Weds 21. I had been noticed in small roles in films like Premam, Shamanthakamani, and
Thimmarusu. I auditioned for the lead role in the series with a beard, and the director asked me to shave and return. Once he saw the transformation, he knew I was right for the role. The series resonated with audiences and opened new doors.

Since then, I’ve been fortunate to work on some meaningful projects. My performance in Keeda Cola, directed by Tharun Bhascker, marked a turning point. It made people take notice of me as a serious actor. Now, I’m working with some of the most respected directors in the industry.

Currently, I’m playing a full-length antagonist in a film directed by Krish garu and also leading a web series under director Deva Katta. These roles challenge me, excite me, and push me to grow.

Looking ahead, I dream of working with visionaries like Mani Ratnam — even if it’s for just a single scene. One day, I hope to direct a film of my own. For now, I’m committed to choosing roles that move me, whether it’s an indie project or a large-scale commercial film.

To everyone who has supported and followed my journey, thank you. I know I’ve been quiet on social media, but that’s only because I’ve been busy building something real. And honestly, I feel like I’m just getting started.

To anyone chasing a dream in a movie industry:

Train yourself. Learn everything — acting, filmmaking, editing, cinematography.
Watch great cinema. Stay curious.
Don’t fear failure. It teaches you everything.
Be ready. Because when the right opportunity comes, you need to grab it with both hands.”