Telugu star Chiranjeevi began his political party this year, and kept away from films. Venkatesh had only one release -- the very average Chintakayala Ravi -- while Nagarjuna's King is expected to hit theatres on December 24. Mahesh Babu did not have any releases, Prabhas had one -- Bujjigadu: Made in Chennai -- and NTR Jr had Kantri.
So the shining Telugu actors this year, were mostly the younger lot of stars. We take a look:
Jagapathi Babu
Films: Kathanayakudu, Swagatham, Homam
Jagapathi Babu has had a bright year with three 2008 releases: Swagatham, Homam and Kathanayakudu. The latter, where he co-starred with Tamil superstar Rajnikant, was highly appreciated.
He played a doting husband and loving father in the family saga Swagatham.
His barber character perhaps even overshadowed Rajni's. The last few minutes were brilliant. As the cop in Homam, Jagapathi proved his credentials again. He will be seen in its sequel, Moksham too.
Text: Radhika Rajamani
Also Read: Review: Kathanayakudu
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