By Entertainment Desk | September 13, 2025
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Teja Sajja entered the industry as a child artist at just two years old in Chiranjeevi’s Choodalani Vundi (1998).
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Before becoming a lead actor, he acted in more than 50 Telugu films as a child star, sharing screen space with legends like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nagarjuna, and Venkatesh.
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He has played Chiranjeevi’s son multiple times on-screen and shares a special bond with the megastar even today.
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After growing out of child roles, Teja took a break from films before re-emerging as a hero with Zombie Reddy (2021).
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His debut as a lead, Zombie Reddy, was Telugu cinema’s first-ever zombie movie, giving him a unique start in the hero space.
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Teja is a huge fan of anime and comic books, which also influences his interest in doing fantasy and superhero roles like Hanu-Man.
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He has a creative side beyond acting—Teja is interested in storytelling, script discussions, and filmmaking processes, often spending time with directors to learn.
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Despite his lean frame, Teja is a disciplined fitness buff who balances workouts and diet to maintain his superhero-like screen presence.
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He admires Rajinikanth for his charisma and mass appeal, often stating that he wishes to replicate that kind of connection with audiences.
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Even after the pan-India success of Hanu-Man, Teja remains low-profile and humble, avoiding unnecessary limelight and letting his work speak for him.