Sai Durga Tej’s Emotional Tribute to Mentor Pawan Kalyan!

In the grand tapestry of Telugu cinema, relationships are often like finely woven threads—each mentor guiding the next generation of stars, like a sculptor shaping marble into masterpieces. For Sai Durga Tej, Pawan Kalyan is that sculptor, the mentor who has not only guided his steps but also carved his path into the limelight. As he prepares for the biggest project of his career with his 18th film, there’s one thing on his mind—Gurudakshina.

Sai Durga Tej, whose fans are buzzing with excitement over his upcoming film, recently opened up about his deep connection with his uncle, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and film icon Pawan Kalyan. During an interview, he was asked how it felt to act alongside him in *Bro*. His response struck a chord with many: “Pawan Kalyan is my mentor. I owe him my Gurudakshina. He’s the one who brought me into this field and taught me everything I know about acting.”

With a production budget between ₹125 to ₹150 crores, his upcoming film directed by Rohit KP is set to be the biggest venture of his career, and Durga Tej is brimming with confidence. But it’s his heartfelt comments about Pawan Kalyan that have stolen the spotlight on social media. His words reflect a sense of deep gratitude to the man he credits with shaping his career. “He didn’t just tell me how to act, he guided me to the right places to learn and grow,” he said, further elevating the significance of their bond.

As SDT18 gears up for its 2025 release, the audience can expect a film as grand as the mentorship that has shaped Sai Durga’s journey. While the movie promises high-octane entertainment, Sai Durga Tej’s off-screen tribute to Pawan Kalyan might be the real blockbuster moment of the year.

And who knows? Maybe one day, instead of *Gurudakshina*, Sai Durga Tej will hand Pawan Kalyan a ticket to his movie premiere and say, “You taught me how to act, now sit back and enjoy the show, Guruji!”