Following Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, the next generation consists of Bunny-Charan, with the subsequent line being Varun-Sai Dharam-Vaishnav.
While Bunny-Charan successfully elevated their status and approached the level set by Chiru-Pawan, the trio of Varun, Sai Dharam, and Vaishnav is still striving to establish themselves. Despite their gradual entry into filmmaking, their success has been marked by fluctuations.
Varun Tej enjoyed a series of successes with "Fida," "F2," and "Gaddalakonda Ganesh." However, "F3" received mixed reviews. On the flip side, setbacks include the recent underwhelming performance of "Gandivadhari Arjuna" and the previous year's disappointment "Ghani." The much-anticipated "Operation Valentine" faces uncertainty due to postponement, casting doubt on its future release date. Adding to the challenges, the producers are preoccupied with another project, leaving the fate of "Operation Valentine" hanging in the balance.
Sai Dharam Tej experienced a successful streak until his unfortunate accident. "Virupaksha" proved to be a significant hit, and the film "Bro," in collaboration with Pawan Kalyan, ended up as average. However, there has been a considerable gap in film releases since then. The announcement of Sampath Nandi's movie raises anticipation, though its release timeline remains uncertain. However, a summer 2024 release seems unlikely, given the current circumstances.
Vaishnav Tej's career trajectory has been quite erratic. His debut film "Uppena" was a blockbuster, but subsequent ventures met with disappointment. The year-long gap since the last theatrical release raises questions about his standing.
"Adikeshava," recently completed, is set to hit theaters this month. The absence of any ongoing projects suggests a challenging path ahead. The success of "Adikeshava" may determine the course of his future projects.
Assessing the current scenario, it appears that the third generation of the 'mega camp' might take considerable time to attain the prominence achieved by the second generation.
