All Telugu Stars Are Tier 1, Except 2 (2024)

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Who is Tier 1 hero in Tollywood? ›

Prabhas: The Baahubali star reigns supreme, solidifying his position as Tollywood's number one hero. 2. Mahesh Babu: Despite not yet doing a Pan-India film, Mahesh Babu maintains a massive fan base, earning him the second spot.

At the moment there are so many heroes in tier 3( kalyan ram, vishwak sen, nag chaitanya, sundeep kishan, Allari naresh, Gopichand, Varun Tej etc).

1. Prabhas. Prabhas is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. One of the highest-paid and highest-grossing actor in Indian cinema.

Babu is widely referred in the media as "Superstar of Tollywood", and "Prince Mahesh Babu".

1. Mahesh Babu. Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist who works mainly in Telugu cinema. He was born on 9 August 1975 in a Telugu family in Madras (now Chennai), India.

Mahesh Babu:

With a repertoire of over 25 films, he ranks among the highest-paid Telugu actors. Lifestyle Asia estimates his net worth at Rs 273 crore. Mahesh Babu's opulent lifestyle includes a lavish bungalow in Hyderabad valued at Rs 28 crore, along with a property in Bengaluru.

Verdict: While Prabhas is certainly the bigger star today, the consistency of Allu-Arjun and his gradual rise is par-none. Probably the only star who might end up positive on this list, thereby more or less profitable for distributors/producers.

According to several reports, Nayanthara boasts a staggering net worth of approximately Rs 183 crores. She enjoys a luxurious lifestyle and owns homes in multiple cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kerala. Additionally, she owns a private jet, an expensive collection of cars, and more.

Who is Tollywood's king? ›

Nagarjuna Akkineni aka the King of Tollywood, who is undoubtedly one of the best actors in the south cinema, is the richest actor in the Telugu film industry.

Mahesh Babu

One of the most popular & one of the highest-paid Indian film actors. Referred to in the media and by his fans as "Superstar".

Allu Arjun, also known as the Stylish Star, is one of the most sought-after actors in the Telugu film industry. He has an immense fan following due to his friendly energy, extreme humbleness, and toned abs.

The superstar in Telugu cinema industry is Mahesh Babu. Opinions on the best actor vary, but some widely acclaimed actors in India include Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan. In Tollywood, actors like Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, and Allu Arjun are highly regarded.

While NT Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao were the first generation stars in Telugu cinema, Krishna and Sobhan Babu belonged to the second generation before the era of Chiranjeevi began. Krishna began his acting career on the stage in early 1960s, before making it big on the silver screen.