Venkatesh reveals how Chiranjeevi changed his mind about retiring: ‘I would have gone to Himalayas…’

Venkatesh Daggubati attended a grand event to celebrate his journey in the Indian film industry.

New Delhi | December 28, 2023 10:03 PM IST

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Venkatesh Daggubati said that he once thought of retiring from films. (Photo: Instagram/venkateshdaggubati)

Venkatesh Daggubati has completed over four decades in the Indian film industry. The actor recently shared that at one point in his career, thoughts of retirement crossed his mind, and it was Chiranjeevi who changed his mind.

At an event in Hyderabad organised to celebrate his film journey, Venkatesh said that there was a time when he was contemplating leaving films. However, Chiranjeevi’s comeback with Khaidi No 150 encouraged him to keep going.

Venkatesh said, “I would’ve gone to the Himalayas if not for Chiranjeevi. Balakrishna and Nagarjuna also continued to inspire me with their work. My life would’ve been different if not for them.”

At the same event, Venkatesh also spoke about how the love of his fans remained constant throughout the years.

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“I was always encouraged to be a part of good films irrespective of successes or failures. Which is why, at the beginning of my career, I had the moniker Victory. Later it was Raja, then pelli kaani Prasad (unmarried Prasad). Then they called me peddoda, Venky Mama. The monikers have changed, but the love hasn’t. It’s what drives me to work hard,” he said.

The event saw Chiranjeevi, Nani, Vishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma, and Andrea Jeremiah, among others, in attendance.

Venkatesh will soon be seen in Saindhav, which is expected to release on Sankranthi 2024.

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