As Dheeraj Dhoopar goes full-throttle on his south cinema debut, he says television will always be his first love

IANS April 7, 2025 307 views

Television star Dheeraj Dhoopar is expanding his acting horizons with his debut in Telugu cinema through the film Kalavaram. Despite his deep roots in television, Dhoopar is excited to explore new entertainment mediums and challenge himself as an actor. His transition from TV to films represents a strategic career move while maintaining respect for his original platform. The actor sees this opportunity as a natural progression in his professional journey, eager to connect with audiences across different entertainment spaces.

"TV will always be my first love" - Dheeraj Dhoopar
As Dheeraj Dhoopar goes full-throttle on his south cinema debut, he says television will always be his first love
Mumbai, April 7: Television star Dheeraj Dhoopar, who is set to make his debut in Telugu cinema with his upcoming movie ‘Kalavaram’, has said that television will always be his first love as the medium not just marked his entry into the entertainment industry but also made him reach greater heights professionally.

Key Points

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Dheeraj makes organic transition from television to Telugu cinema

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Explores new acting platforms beyond traditional TV

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Debuts as antagonist in Kalavaram film

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Shoots at iconic Ramoji Film City

The actor recently spoke with IANS, and said that his south debut was always something he had in mind, but his commitments to television kept him occupied.

He said, “As everyone knows, TV is extremely demanding, with shoots running six to seven days a week. However, I believe opportunities come at the right time, and this felt like the perfect moment for me”.

He further mentioned, “I’ve always wanted to be part of all forms of entertainment, OTT, television, and films. Now that I’m getting the chance to connect with my fans through different platforms, I’m really enjoying it. TV will always be my first love, and I am still open to doing TV but I’ve also wanted to explore other mediums”.

The actor shared that there wasn’t any concrete plan initially with regards to his debut in south cinema, and all of it happened organically.

He told IANS, “I had gone to meet the producer, and before I knew it, I was on board. I always wanted to be a part of Tollywood, but due to prior commitments, I couldn’t explore it earlier. Now, stepping into this industry as an antagonist, playing the villain, feels incredibly fulfilling”.

Dheeraj started shooting for his Telugu debut last month in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. At the time, he took to his Instagram to share the update about the film with a series of photos. He shared a clip of the scene he shot for Kalavaram in which he looked a bit confused. He also shared some pictures from the sets of the film and a photo of the clapboard.

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
So happy for Dheeraj! He's such a versatile actor and totally deserves this opportunity. Can't wait to see him shine in Tollywood ✨
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Rahul K.
Interesting move playing a villain for his debut! Most TV actors stick to similar roles when transitioning. Respect for trying something different.
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Anjali M.
While I'm happy for his growth, I hope he doesn't completely leave TV. His shows brought so much joy to my family every evening. Fingers crossed he does both!
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Sanjay V.
The transition from daily soaps to films is tough. I appreciate his honesty about TV being demanding - most actors won't admit that. Wishing him success!
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Neha P.
I admire how he's balancing gratitude for his TV roots while embracing new challenges. That's the sign of a mature artist. All the best Dheeraj! 💯
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Karan T.
Respectfully, I hope he works on his Telugu pronunciation. Many Hindi actors struggle with regional language films. Otherwise excited for his debut!

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Dheeraj Dhoopar Kalavaram Telugu Cinema Indian Television Bollywood Actor
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