”Acting in ‘Sankara Varaprasad’ is an Absolute Honor” – Veteran Actor Chandana Lakshmi Narasimha Rao Celebrates 40 Glorious Years in Cinema”The film industry always needs a breath of fresh air. We need a new generation to step in with innovative ideas and groundbreaking stories. As a senior artist, my support will always be there for newcomers entering the industry,” shared the versatile actor Chandana Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (popularly known as Chitti).
Interacting with the media to commemorate his remarkable 40-year milestone in the world of cinema, he reflected on his incredible journey. “I have been a part of this industry right from its transition days from Madras to Hyderabad. I’ve had the privilege of working with the legendary directors of the golden era, as well as the brilliant filmmakers of today. Everyone affectionately started calling me ‘Chitti,’ and that naturally became my permanent screen name.”
”Sharing the screen with all the leading heroes of our industry has been a true blessing. Over these four decades, I have played the lead hero in 5 films and portrayed crucial character roles in over 170 movies across Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. The love, awards, and appreciation I have received throughout this journey fill my heart with immense joy.”
Reflecting on his blockbuster track record with films like Pachchani Samsaram, Rowdy Annayya, Master, Gowtham SSC, Tagore, Ranam, Ishq, Pokiri, Krack, Legend, Akhanda, Sarileru Neekevvaru, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari, and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, he expressed special excitement about his latest project.”I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have played a fantastic role in the recently released film, ‘Sankara Varaprasad’. I am thrilled to share that the movie is currently streaming successfully on the popular OTT platform, ZEE5. I sincerely urge the audience to watch it and shower us with your blessings. Looking ahead, I am also busy shooting for a few exciting upcoming films and web series,” he concluded.
