Actors Entered the Film Industry in Their Early 20

Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu, often called the “Prince of Tollywood,” started his acting journey in his early 20s. Making his debut with the film “Raja Kumarudu” at 23, Mahesh Babu 

Jr. NTR:

Jr. NTR, also known as Tarak, burst into the Telugu film industry at 19 with the film “Ninnu Choodalani.” While he initially struggled to find his footing, Jr. NTR 

Prabhas:

Prabhas, fondly known as “Darling” by his fans, made his acting debut in the film “Eeshwar” at 23. However, his portrayal of the titular character in the epic blockbuster “Baahubali 

Allu Arjun:

Allu Arjun, known for his impeccable style and exceptional dance moves, entered the Telugu film industry with the film “Gangotri” at age 20.  

Ram Charan:

Ram Charan, the son of megastar Chiranjeevi, entered the Telugu film industry at 22 with the film “Chirutha.” 

Naga Chaitanya:

Naga Chaitanya, the son of legendary actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, made his acting debut at 23 with the film “Josh.” Despite hailing from a renowned film family 

Vijay Deverakonda:

Vijay Deverakonda shot to fame in Tollywood with his breakthrough film “Arjun Reddy” at 28, slightly older than others on this list.  

Sai Pallavi:

Sai Pallavi, a breath of fresh air in Tollywood, made her debut at 24 with the film “Premam.” 

Nani:

Nani, also known as Natural Star, began his acting career in Tollywood with the film “Ashta Chamma” at 24.  

Rashmika Mandanna:

Rashmika Mandanna, an actress who predominantly works in Telugu and Kannada cinema, entered the industry at 19 with the film “Kirik Party.”