Ravi Teja Is My Cousin, We Grew Up Together Says Raghurama Krishna Raju
His comments about his personal bond with Ravi Teja became one of the main highlights of the event.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 13 Aug 2026 11:47 AM ISTRavi Teja’s upcoming movie Irumudi is creating strong interest among movie lovers. The film is directed by Shiva Nirvana and features Ravi Teja in the lead role. The trailer was recently released at a special event held in Bhimavaram. Andhra Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishna Raju attended the event as the chief guest. His comments about his personal bond with Ravi Teja became one of the main highlights of the event.
Speaking at the function, Raghurama Krishna Raju revealed that Ravi Teja is his cousin. He said Ravi Teja is younger than him and that they grew up together in Vijayawada for many years. He also remembered Ravi Teja’s interest in films from a young age.
Raghurama Krishna Raju said that Ravi Teja always had a strong interest in acting. He recalled Ravi Teja’s dancing skills during the time when the film Disco Dancer was popular. According to him, Ravi Teja had the confidence and passion to enter the film industry even at a young age.
He also praised Ravi Teja for reaching the position of a star through his own hard work. Raghurama Krishna Raju said Ravi Teja did not depend on a strong film family background or major support from others. He slowly built his career through talent, dedication and continuous effort.
He said it is a matter of pride that a person from West Godavari district became one of the popular stars in Telugu cinema. He also mentioned several other famous actors connected to the region, including Krishnam Raju, Prabhas, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and Allu Arjun. He wished that Irumudi would become another successful film in Ravi Teja’s career.
Irumudi is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and is scheduled to release in theatres on August 21. Ravi Shankar also shared an update about Prabhas’ Fauzi, saying that its shooting is progressing quickly.
