Small Screen Stars and Technicians who Shifted to Big Screen

During earlier days, Telugu filmmakers used to select artists based on their performances in various stage shows. Eventually, after the widespread of Television, many artists and technicians are proving themselves with different kind of shows, Teleserials and later making an entry into the mainstream films. Now, we bring the list of small screen technicians and TV hosts/ artists, who are successfully continuing their career in the movies.

List of Small Screen Stars and Technicians who Shifted to Big Screen

• SS Rajamouli

Rajamouli started his career as a teleserial director with Etv’s Santhi Nivasam. Later, he turned as the director with the 2001 film, Student No 1. Currently, Rajamouli is the most happening director in Indian cinema.

• Vakkantham Vamsi

During his early days, noted writer and director Vakkantham Vamsi acted in a couple of teleserials and even hosted a few shows on Etv. Later, he shifted his base to films, turned as an actor and finally settled as a scriptwriter and director.

• Anasuya

Initially, Anasuya was seen as a news presenter. Later, she turned as the host for Television shows and gained huge popularity as the host for Etv’s Jabardasth. Later, she debuted into the cinemas and successfully continuing the career by grabbed versatile roles.

• Manchu Lakshmi

Being senior actor Mohan Babu’s daughter, Manchu Lakshmi initially proved her talent by hosting a few shows for various television channels. Later, she made an entry into the films.

• Pradeep Machiraju

Started his career as a host for Television shows, Pradeep has later turned into an actor and did small roles in films like Jalsa and Atharintiki Daaredi. With this year released, 30 Rojullo Preminchatam Ela, he even turned as a lead actor.

• Vasu Inturi

Made his small screen entry with the successful Television serial Amrutham, later Vasu turned into a silver screen actor and continuing the film career successfully.

• Harsh Vardhan

Shot to fame with MAA TV’s serial Amrutham, Harsha Vardhan later turned into an actor and screenwriter. He has been working for movies as a scriptwriter and simultaneous continuing his acting career.

• Sai Pallavi

Being Malayali, Sai Pallavi participated in a few Television shows during her childhood. She was even seen as one of the side dancers in Etv’s dance show, Dhee. Later, Sai Pallavi made her acting debut with the Malayalam version of Premam and even doing films in Telugu and Tamil.

• Niharika Konidela

Hailing from the Mega family, Niharika made her small screen debut a few years back. After proving herself there, she made her silver screen debut as the heroine.

• Prabhakar

Popular small screen actor Prabhakar acted in numerous Etv serials and later made a silver screen debut. Currently, he has been balancing both small screen and silver screen acting career.