Playing grounded, rustic roles that capture village life or subaltern settings has become quite a trend in Telugu cinema. It’s not hard to pinpoint where it started. The massive success of Sukumar’s trend-setting Rangasthalam played a crucial role in mainstreaming this trend. In this section, we look at some of the recent and upcoming movies that have their protagonists essay angry villager roles.
After Chitti Babu in Rangasthalam, the Global Star will once again be seen in a ruralite’s role in Peddi. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film has a cricket theme. The Game Changer actor’s look in the movie is going to be rooted.
Nani as Dharani in Dasara (2023): Portrayed a raw, emotional coal mine worker in a 1990s Telangana village. The role showcased his versatility in a gritty, mass-oriented rural drama.
Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj in the Pushpa duology: This iconic role might turn out to be an inspiration for other language movies as well. The character will live on for Pushpa 3: The Rampage.
Vijay Deverakonda is expected to be seen in an unpolished role in Rowdy Janardhana, to be directed by Ravi Kiran Kola.
Naga Chaitanya in the recent Thandel essayed the role of a fisherman from Coastal Andhra.
Venkatesh as Narappa in Narappa (2021): Portrayed a stoic farmer in a rural Andhra setting, tackling caste oppression. The film, a remake of Asuran, highlighted his ability to embody a weathered rural patriarch.
Nithiin in Yellamma, Akhil Akkineni in Lenin, Allari Naresh in Bachchala Malli (released last year), Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas in Bhairavam are other examples.
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