Mohan Cherukuri

Mohan Cherukuri’s name pops up in some seriously big Telugu hits, and honestly, if you’ve watched even a handful of South Indian flicks, you’ve probably come across his work—maybe without even realizing it. Rangasthalam dropped in 2018 and, man, that movie just took over. Set in a rustic village, it’s got the whole raw vibe, political drama, and, yeah, some pretty intense revenge bits. The story swirls around Chitti Babu, this partially deaf but totally gutsy guy who gets tangled up in all sorts of local power games. It’s not just a movie, it’s like a punch of grit and color straight to the face. Then there’s Srimanthudu from 2015, which just oozes star power. Mahesh Babu at his coolest, playing this rich dude who, out of nowhere, decides to adopt a village and turn its fate around. It’s got everything—action, a dash of romance, even some social messaging without being all preachy and annoying. People loved it for that mix, honestly. Dear Comrade, 2019, swings in with a completely different mood. This one’s a whirlwind of emotion—love, heartbreak, and a dose of anger issues (seriously, Vijay Deverakonda’s character is like a walking time bomb). The chemistry between the leads? Off the charts. There’s cricket, campus politics, and a whole lot of fighting for what’s right, even when it seems impossible. Mohan Cherukuri’s work shines through each time, adding that special something that makes the stories hit home.