Senior actor, director and artist Devadas Kanakala is today known as actor Rajeev Kanakala’s father and top anchor Suma’s father-in-law. But, he is actually the man who taught the likes of Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Rajendra Prasad etc acting in his institute.
During ‘Open Heart with RK’ program, Devadas Kanakala, and Lakshmi, who have been in the industry for over four decades, made many interesting revelations. Rajendra Prasad and Subhalekha Sudhakar were their favorite students whereas Chiranjevi was the most hardworking student as per them.
They revealed that Balachandar made Rajinikanth an overnight star but the actor still respect their teachers. He added that Rajendra Prasad, Chiranjeevi, Sudhakar and many others still come and visit them.
Devadas said that he asked Chiranjeevi not to come to his house anymore as wherever he comes, there used to be a huge gathering of fans outside his home. So, Devdas said to Chiranjeevi whenever I want to meet you I will come to your house.
