Sundeep Kishan on Learning from Superstars Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, and Chiranjeevi: “They Are Living Examples of Turning Dreams into Reality”

Sundeep Kishan, one of the most popular young stars in South India with a strong fan following across the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi entertainment industries, opens up about the biggest lessons he has learned from legendary superstars Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, and Chiranjeevi. The actor, who will soon be seen in Netflix’s first-ever Telugu series Super Subbu alongside Mithila Palkar and the upcoming rom-com Mazaka, which will hit the theatres on 26th February, 2025 shares his admiration for these icons and how they have shaped his perspective on stardom and humility.

Speaking about their journey, Sundeep says, “Each of them entered the industry as complete outsiders and rose to become some of the biggest stars. They are the most unconventional superstars in their own right. Rajinikanth sir was the first brown-skinned superstar who made every dark-skinned boy believe that he, too, could become a star. Shah Rukh sir, coming from outside the industry, redefined the lover boy image and became Bollywood’s most beloved actor. And Chiranjeevi sir put Telugu cinema on the global entertainment map.”

Reflecting on their humility despite their larger-than-life personas, he adds, “One thing common among all three is their kindness. You’ll never see them being arrogant, throwing tantrums, or disrespecting a fan. They are always grounded, grateful, and extremely giving. I have been fortunate enough to meet all of them, and they made me feel special. That’s something I always try to inculcate in my own journey.”

With back-to-back exciting projects lined up, Sundeep Kishan continues to carve his own niche in the industry, drawing inspiration from these cinematic legends while staying true to his own path.