Popular Tollywood hero Ram Pothineni is once again in the spotlight as he prepares for the release of his upcoming film Andhra King Taluka. The actor, who once ruled the box office with back-to-back hits, is hoping this film will bring him the success he has been waiting for.
Ram made his debut in 2006 with the romantic drama Devadasu, directed by Y. V. S. Chowdary and co-starring Ileana D’Cruz. The film was a huge hit and even earned Ram the prestigious Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor (Telugu). His second film, Jagadam, did not perform well at the box office but earned him praise for his performance.
Later, with iSmart Shankar, Ram became a household name overnight. The film’s massive success gave him a strong fan following. However, since 2021, his career has hit a rough patch. Movies like Red, Romantic, The Warriorr, Skanda and Double iSmart failed to impress audiences.
In a recent interview on the talk show Jayammu Nischayammu Ra hosted by Jagapathi Babu, Ram opened up about his family’s struggles during his childhood. He shared how his family lost everything during caste violence in Vijayawada in 1988. His father then moved the family to Chennai and started life from scratch. Ram expressed deep respect for his father’s strength and sacrifices.
Now, Ram is determined to bounce back. With Andhra King Taluka set to release on 28 November, he has already begun promotions a month ahead of time. Fans and industry watchers are eagerly waiting to see if this film will bring him back to the top.
“I’ve seen my father build everything twice. I carry that strength with me. I’m ready for my next chapter,” Ram said on the show.
