Varun Tej Opens Up: Why Ram Charan Feels Like a Father to Him

Family comparisons are nothing new in India’s biggest film dynasties, but Varun Tej Konidela is handling his with unexpected warmth. Fresh off the release of his horror-comedy Korean Kanakaraju, the actor got candid about looking up to cousin Ram Charan — not as competition, but as something far more personal.\

What Varun Tej Said

Speaking to NDTV, Varun Tej admitted he watches Ram Charan’s dedication and stardom with pure admiration, not rivalry. He said he genuinely wants his own career to reach that level someday, and views his cousin’s success as inspiration rather than pressure. Going a step further, he called Ram Charan someone he deeply admires and said he’d love to share screen space with him one day, adding that his cousin feels like a father figure to him.

On the inevitable family comparisons that come with being part of a star-studded film lineage, Varun Tej was refreshingly grounded — he believes every actor carves their own space eventually, and comparisons work best as fuel for growth rather than a source of discouragement.

Varun Tej: Overview

About Korean Kanakaraju

The film follows a hot-headed young man from Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, who gets possessed by a spirit trapped in a Korean dragon vase — turning him into a katana-wielding, Korean-speaking alter ego whenever anyone says “Korea.” It’s a quirky, cross-cultural adventure blending humor with action, featuring Ritika Nayak, Sathya, and Sunil alongside Varun Tej, with music by Thaman S.

Meanwhile, Ram Charan continues to stay busy — his sports drama Peddi is currently streaming, and he’s gearing up for RC17 with filmmaker Sukumar. For more updates on South cinema’s biggest stars and their upcoming projects, check out the entertainment coverage on TechnoSports.

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