
Jul 31, 2026
✦Hindustan Times
Venky Atluri asks Bollywood actors to adapt when they work in Telugu, cites Raveena Tandon's 14-hour workday as example
Director Venky Atluri said Bollywood actors must adapt to Telugu work culture. He cited Raveena Tandon, who worked 14 hours in cold Ooty weather for his film. He said, "When you're coming and acting in a Telugu film, understand the work culture there, and maybe respect the culture," during an interview.