Actor-Director List Grows in Tollywood!

Article by Kumar Published on: 9:10 pm, 26 July 2026

Telugu cinema is going through a very interesting phase as several Telugu heroes have decided to take charge behind the camera. Instead of waiting for filmmakers to bring them stories, many actors are now turning directors themselves and are turning over a new leaf in their careers.

Now, the latest buzz is that Sudheer Babu is set to join the actor-director club. He is planning to direct his upcoming film and also play the lead role in it. While an official announcement is still awaited, the news has already created curiosity among fans.

Sudheer Babu has always been known for experimenting with different subjects and taking risks with his film choices. If he indeed turns director, it will be an exciting new chapter in his career.

On the other hand, Vishwak Sen has also taken this route in his career begining stage and now dealing with Cult, where he is acting and directing. Ram Pothineni also surprised everyone by announcing that he will direct RAPO 23, a psychological action thriller that will feature him in the lead role.

Kiran Abbavaram is another actor who has stepped into direction, with work on his directorial debut already underway. This trend shows that actors are becoming more confident about telling their own stories on screen.

With actors like Vishwak Sen, Ram Pothineni, Kiran Abbavaram, and Sudheer Babu taking up direction, Tollywood is witnessing a growing trend where heroes are becoming storytellers. Fans will now be eager to see what Sudheer Babu brings to the table as an actor-director.