Sairam Shankar

Sairam Shankar’s journey through Telugu cinema has honestly been wild, filled with unexpected turns and a handful of memorable characters. He burst onto the scene with “143” back in 2004—a movie that pretty much had everyone talking, whether they loved it or couldn’t stand it. The film’s whole story revolved around a young guy, torn between love and the chaos of life, making choices that would haunt him. You could say it was messy, but that’s what made it real. It was all about raw emotion, heartbreak, and those awkward moments nobody wants to admit they’ve lived through. Then there’s “Badri” from 2000, a film that actually hit harder than folks expected. Sairam’s character gets caught up in a tangled mess of relationships, loyalty, and that classic Telugu movie drama—think betrayal, family feuds, and the kind of romance that’s way more complicated than it needs to be. The movie didn’t pull any punches, diving headfirst into intense emotional territory, and people still remember the way it tackled the not-so-pretty side of love. Fast forward to “Vey Dharuvey” in 2024, and you see a whole new side of Sairam. The energy is different—he’s matured, the stakes are higher, and the storytelling feels sharper. This time around, the plot digs into ambition, regret, and the chase for redemption. There’s action, sure, but underneath it all, there’s this sense of someone trying to right their old mistakes. Sairam’s roles have always had this undercurrent of struggle, and in “Vey Dharuvey,” he’s not afraid to show just how messy that journey can get.