Among Telugu cinema’s mid-range heroes, only Nani has managed to maintain consistency at the box office.
The rest are going through a lean phase — but the situation appears more challenging for Varun Tej, who is currently dealing with a hat-trick of flops.
What’s more worrying is that his last two films reportedly failed to cross even Rs 10 crore each, struggling to generate decent openings. With his market under pressure, Varun Tej is now carefully evaluating his next moves.
He has already signed "Korean Kanakaraju," directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and produced by UV Creations. The recently released video glimpse has received a positive response, offering some hope.
Even before the film’s release, Varun Tej is said to be in discussions for new projects. Buzz suggests that director Maruthi has approached him with a fresh entertainer.
After the disappointing result of "The Raja Saab" starring Prabhas, Maruthi is reportedly keen on returning to his forte — light-hearted commercial entertainers.
He has even registered the title "Happy Pongal" and is planning the film along the lines of Varun Tej’s earlier festive entertainers like "F2," aiming to capitalize on the holiday mood.
However, Varun Tej is still weighing his options and has not officially signed the project yet.