Did You Know Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu's Great-Grandson is a Top Tollywood Actor with Over 50 Films?
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Andhra Kesari's Great-Grandson: Top Tollywood Hero Vijay Chander!
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News18•10-03-2026, 18:44
Andhra Kesari's Great-Grandson: Top Tollywood Hero Vijay Chander!
•Tollywood actor Vijay Chander is the great-grandson of freedom fighter Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, known as "Andhra Kesari."
•Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was a barrister who sacrificed his lavish life for the nation, famously challenging British police during the Simon Commission protests.
•Vijay Chander has acted in over 50 films, gaining fame as a hero in 'Karunamayudu' (playing Jesus) and 'Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mahatmyam'.
•He also directed and starred in 'Andhra Kesari', a biopic on his great-grandfather, and played significant roles in films like 'Bhadrachalam' and 'Piliste Palukuta'.
•His career began with 'Sudigundalu' and includes roles in 'N.T.R. Kathanayakudu' and '118'.
