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  • Ram Charan to Allu Arjun to Prabhas: 6 Actors Who Could Be Tollywood’s Next ‘Megastar’ After Chiranjeevi

Ram Charan to Allu Arjun to Prabhas: 6 Actors Who Could Be Tollywood’s Next ‘Megastar’ After Chiranjeevi

For ages, everyone's been asking the same question: who will be Tollywood's No. 1 star after Chiranjeevi? We take a look at the top heroes who are closest to claiming that spot. 

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Apr 09 2026, 05:54 PM IST
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Chiranjeevi
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Chiranjeevi

Megastar Chiranjeevi has ruled the Tollywood top spot for decades. But the big question for a long time has been: who will take the top chair after him? Fans have their own opinions, and you can often see them fighting it out on social media, each claiming their hero is the real No. 1. So, let's find out which heroes are actually close to the top spot and what makes them qualified for it.

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Prabhas
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Prabhas

When it comes to massive films and box office records, Prabhas is simply unbeatable. His pan-India movies have him doing serious roles, but his comedy timing is also fantastic. He is definitely a top contender in the No. 1 race.

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Mahesh Babu
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Mahesh Babu

Superstar Mahesh Babu commands a separate fan base in Tollywood. When Chiranjeevi was active in politics, Mahesh and Pawan Kalyan fiercely competed for the top spot. Mahesh Babu is now doing a pan-world movie called *Varanasi* with director Rajamouli.

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Jr NTR
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Jr NTR

Jr. NTR's biggest strengths are his acting and dialogue delivery. He also has amazing comedy timing and dancing skills. Tarak is currently busy with several pan-India films.

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Ram Charan
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Ram Charan

Ram Charan took his acting to the next level with the film *Rangasthalam*. Being Chiranjeevi's son, he also carries the family legacy. Charan is also working on big pan-India projects right now.

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Allu Arjun
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Allu Arjun

With *Pushpa 2*, Allu Arjun has grown to a level where he can give tough competition to Prabhas. Bunny's commitment to his films is incredible. He has a reputation for going to any length to perfect his role.

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Pawan Kalyan
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Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan enjoys a massive fan following, but he has fallen behind when it comes to films. Because of his political commitments, Pawan is not taking up big-budget movies.

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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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