From Glamour To Rural Roles.. A New Journey For Heroines..?

A noticeable shift is taking place in Telugu cinema, where actresses are moving away from glamorous roles and choosing more realistic characters. Anupama Parameswaran will be seen as a complete rural girl in ‘Bhogi’, while Aishwarya Lekshmi is playing a village-based character in ‘Sambarala Yettigattu’. Meanwhile, Bhagyashri Borse is set to appear as a cute village girl in ‘Lenin’, and Janhvi Kapoor will portray a rural character in ‘Peddi’.

Industry observers say this change is not limited to appearance alone, but also reflects in the depth of the characters being written for women. Many actresses now prefer performance-oriented roles over glamour-centric parts to gain recognition through acting. Film analysts believe this trend is a positive sign for Telugu cinema, as content-driven stories and emotionally strong roles could bring actresses greater appreciation, awards, and even international recognition.