Thiruveer Opens Up About Struggles: "People Don't Know I Am the Hero"
Sharing more about such experiences, Thiruveer said, “Every alternate day, people ask me who the hero of my film is without realizing that I am the hero.”
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 26 March 2026 7:13 PM ISTActor Thiruveer recently shared some relatable moments from his journey in the film industry. He talked about how challenging it can be for actors who are trying to grow step by step without a strong background or instant recognition.
He spoke about a small incident that happened during a flight. A person sitting next to him who was also connected to the film industry asked what he does for a living. Thiruveer replied that he works in cinema. However man again asked what exactly his role was. Feeling that the person might not take him seriously, Thiruveer said he was an assistant director. When the man asked which project he was working on, he mentioned OG.
Sharing more about such experiences, Thiruveer said, “Every alternate day, people ask me who the hero of my film is without realizing that I am the hero.”
He also talked about his film Masooda. During that time, some people even assumed that he was just a driver on set rather than the lead actor. He said that he has now become used to such situations and does not get affected by them anymore.
A similar experience happened during the shooting of his upcoming film Bhagavanthudu as well. Even there, many people failed to recognize him as the main lead.
Over the years, he has carefully chosen content-driven roles instead of chasing commercial fame. Now, Thiruveer is moving towards bigger opportunities. His upcoming film Bhagavanthudu, directed by GG Vihar. He is also busy with his upcoming film Papam Pratap.
