Kamalesh

Kamalesh Koka, stepping into the limelight with Hawaa, isn’t exactly a stranger to the stage—or a mic, for that matter. The guy’s practically grown up around the sound of applause, thanks to his dad, Koka Sanjeeva Rao, who’s a bit of a legend himself at All India Radio and in the drama scene. Kamalesh might be making his big film debut now, but he’s been working his vocal cords since before he hit double digits, lending his voice to radio plays that your parents probably remember. Honestly, if you’ve ever tuned into All India Radio for one of those classic stage plays, there’s a decent shot you’ve heard Kamalesh’s voice floating through the speakers. He’s got that old-school radio charm, the kind that makes people stop and actually listen. No kidding, the kid’s been soaking up the craft from a master at home and throwing himself into every stage role he could grab as a kid. So, Hawaa isn’t just another movie launch. For Kamalesh, it’s like the next chapter in this long, winding journey that started in the wings of crowded auditoriums and the echo of radio studios. He’s finally stepping out from behind the curtain—or, you know, the studio glass—and bringing all that experience to a film audience. And with a family legacy like his backing him up, people are definitely curious to see what he does on the big screen. Will he live up to the hype? Guess we’ll find out.