Teja Sajja says people remember him for playing Chiranjeevi’s younger version in ‘Indra’; believes ‘Hanu-Man’ will leave a similar impact on children

Tollywood actor

Teja Sajja

is riding high on the success of his pan-India superhero movie, ‘

Hanu-Man

.’ The film, directed by Prasanth Varma, has not only dominated the box office but has also become a cultural phenomenon. Recently, it is drawing parallels to the iconic success of

Chiranjeevi

's 2002 blockbuster ‘

Indra

.’ In a recent interview, Teja Sajja said that he is feeling grateful for playing Chiranjeevi’s younger version in ‘Indra.’
Teja shared his sentiments with Indian Express and talked about the trust the audience has placed in him. He said that he wants his audience to feel good about him even after leaving theaters. He played the role in ‘Indra’ as a child artist at the age of six. He says that even after decades, people still recognize him for the movie and playing Chiranjeevi’s childhood role. He believes that 'Hanu-Man' will evoke similar emotions and impact on the children of this generation.

Teja Sajja is gearing up for an action-adventure movie following the success of ‘Hanu-Man.’ The movie will also be released in Hindi. While talking about his opinion on Pan-Indian movies, Teja added that he wants stories with universal appeal. He said that he will make sure all his movies get released in all four languages. While saying this, he mentioned the difficulties of gaining a foothold in the Bollywood and Hindi market, so making movies will take time.

‘Hanu-Man’ has crossed Rs 250 crore worldwide. The movie, released on January 12, has crossed Rs 175 crore in India. Director Prasanth Varma announced a sequel, ‘Jai Hanuman,’ which will be the second venture from Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe.