Karthikeya to Tarun: Tollywood Young Heroes Who Disappeared from the Limelight

Some young Tollywood heroes who once impressed with early hits mysteriously faded away from the spotlight. Here's a look at those actors who showed promise but disappeared from the big screen over time.

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Karthikeya Gummakonda

Karthikeya, the youth sensation from RX100, also starred in Guna 369 and 90ML. After 2023, there's no news on his projects. He's reportedly on a break, focusing on family business.

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Tarun

After debuting with the 2000 hit Nuvve Kavali, Tarun became a lover-boy icon. Poor script choices led to a decline in his stardom. He is now inactive in films and busy with business.

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Varun Sandesh

Varun Sandesh debuted with Happy Days and gained fame with Kotha Bangaru Lokam. A string of flops reduced his offers. He's now seen in fewer films but is active on social media.

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Allu Sirish

Part of the Mega family, Sirish acted in films like Urvasivo Rakshasivo but hasn't landed a major hit. He has not announced any new projects since 2022 and is reportedly in Mumbai.

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Sumanth Ashwin

Producer M.S. Raju's son, Sumanth Ashwin, left the industry after a series of flops. He recently married a doctor and has reportedly settled abroad, with no clarity on his return.

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Aryan Rajesh

Son of E.V.V. Satyanarayana, Rajesh acted in films like Sontham but couldn't sustain his career. He also had a brief, unsuccessful stint as a producer and is now in business.

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Venu Thottempudi

Venu (Hanuman Junction) disappeared after 2009, making a brief, unsuccessful comeback. Raja (Anand) left the industry despite his following and is now a pastor serving God.