Actors and Hero’s who are ruling Telugu Cinema Industry today too had a past life – A life before cinema. Few started acting in cinema’s after college while others were brought into Cinema from their respective professions. Few were from a filmy background while others were not.
It simply doesn’t mean that they just came and went away in the shadows of Cinema light; rather they stood up, faced the challenges and proved that they are worthy.
Let us have a look at few actors’ life, profession and what they did before entering into Telugu cinemas.
Mahesh Babu:

Super Star Mahesh Babu gained Bachelors Degree in Commerce from Loyola College in Chennai. After completion of studies, he entered into the cinema with Rajakumarudu in 1999.
Pawan Kalyan:

Power Star Pawan Kalyan was a martial arts trainee before entering into cinemas. He made his acting debut with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1998.
Prabhas:

Baahubali Prabhas has done his schooling in DNR School at Bheemavaram and Intermediate in Sri Chaitanya College at Hyderabad. He also completed his B.tech and later started doing films from 2002.
Ram Charan:

Mega Power Star Ram Charan, who was born in 1985 studied at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School in Chennai. He was trained professional in Martial Arts and Horse Riding before entering into cinemas.
Gopichand:

Gopichand was news reader in leading news channel ETV before entering into films. His first film was Tholi Valapu in 2001.
Nani:

Nani, who once again proved his acting talent with Bhale Bhale Magadivoy was a Radio Jockey in Vishakapatnam before entering into films.
Mohan Babu:

Dialogue King Mohan Babu was a Physicall Education before debut in Kannavari Kalalu in 1974.
Brahmanandam:

This comedian, who holds The Guinness World Record for most number of films, was a lecturer in Attili, a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.