Anirudh Ravichander: When it comes to fan following, Telugu fans are truly in a league of their own — and that’s no exaggeration. They don’t care about language, looks, or status. If they love a story, they make it a hit. If they like a hero, they place him in their hearts. And once they become a fan, it’s for life. That’s the kind of deep, loyal admiration that Telugu audiences are known for. It’s no wonder that stars from every industry rave about the passion of Telugu fans.
And it’s not just limited to heroes. If Telugu audiences connect with someone — be it a music director, actor, or technician — they elevate them to a throne.
Gone are the days when music directors stayed behind the scenes. Today, they’re at the forefront, performing in live concerts and actively participating in movie promotions. One such beloved music director is Anirudh Ravichander, who has already taken Kollywood by storm with his music and is now deeply involved in Telugu cinema. Telugu fans have affectionately given him the nickname “Bakkodu.”
One of Anirudh’s upcoming Telugu films is Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Bhagyashree Borse, directed by Gautham Tinnanuri. The film is set to release on July 31, and promotions are in full swing. A grand pre-release event was held in Hyderabad, where Anirudh set the stage on fire with live performances of his hit songs.
At the event, Anirudh thanked Telugu fans for their love — in Telugu. He took the effort to learn the language and said:
“All of us worked really hard on Kingdom. Especially Naga Vamsi — he waits eagerly for every song I compose. Bhagyashree, Satyadev, and Venkatesh have done a great job. And I must talk about Rowdy hero Vijay. Normally, actors rush to finish work before release, but Vijay sent me a long message saying ‘Health is as important as work, please rest too.’ That’s his big heart.
For me, Kingdom isn’t just a film — it’s a milestone for me, Gautham, Vijay, and Naga Vamsi.
Thirteen years ago, my first film 3 released. Since then, the Telugu audience has showered me with love. My Telugu family has adopted me as their own. You have made me one of yours. I’ll always be your Anirudh — your Bakkodu.”
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These heartfelt words from Anirudh have gone viral online. Telugu fans are flooding social media with emotional reactions, saying:
“Bakkoda… with just one word, you crushed our hearts in the best way.”
This moment stands as yet another example of the special bond between Anirudh and his Telugu fans.