Ram Gopal Varma was the first Telugu film personality to establish Mumbai as his main place of work for a long time.
However, he has now shifted his base to Hyderabad. Currently, a growing number of new-age Tollywood celebrities are choosing Mumbai as their preferred base.
It seems that Mumbai holds a certain appeal for our celebrities as each of them seems to be constantly on the move or expressing a fondness for the city.
Regardless of their level of development, our heroes find it difficult to move freely in Hyderabad, where privacy seems almost impossible to achieve. For this reason, many of them travel abroad frequently, whether to shop or eat.
With this in mind, Mumbai emerges as a more tempting choice.
Additionally, the city's vibrant night party culture and celebrity camaraderie are notable, contributing to a luxurious lifestyle that abounds in Mumbai. Therefore, the attractiveness of a location in Mumbai is obvious.
Rana in particular seems to spend more time in Mumbai than Hyderabad and director Krish has also put Mumbai first.
The Surya-Jyothika couple has made Mumbai their home and celebrities like Rakul Preet Singh, Tamannaah and Pooja are often associated with Mumbai.
Even Puri Jagannadh and Charmi have apparently shifted their base to Mumbai and Allu Sirish followed suit.
Although they come and go at regular intervals, Manchu Lakshmi's presence is predominantly observed in Mumbai. The couple Ram Charan and his wife are also frequently spotted in Mumbai.
Furthermore, the influence of Mumbai and Hindi cinema is becoming more and more evident in our Telugu films.
The shift towards pan-India films and casting reflects this change, with filmmakers also venturing into Hindi cinema and introducing their grandchildren to the industry. Our directors are making concerted efforts to make their mark in Hindi films.
Given these trends, the question arises as to whether Mumbai now sees more Tollywood personalities than in their home state.
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