A rare photo from the Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002) audio launch has resurfaced online. It captures four rising Tollywood stars in their youthful days: Tarun (soaring after Nuvve Kavali's smash success), Jr NTR (the emerging Nandamuri star kid), Uday Kiran (Chitram and Nuvvu Nenu had made him one of the biggest actors of the generation) and Mahesh Babu (Murari had already come out) standing together.
Netizens, looking back at the 24-year-old pic, are making interesting comments. Uday Kiran stands out clearly in the frame, they feel. His bright smile and charming looks make him the most handsome among the group, many opined. He looks more handsome than Mahesh Babu, who would go on to dominate the female fandom alongside Prabhas.
Tarun also impresses strongly. He looks more handsome than Jr NTR, who was not in a good shape in his early days. Tarun’s simple style and easy smile give him an edge. The photo reminds everyone of simpler times in the industry. Unfortunately, Uday's career went on a downward spiral two years later despite Manasantha Nuvve making 14 times its budget and Sreeram (in which he played a cop) getting decent acclaim for his performance. Tarun lost interest in acting endeavours altogether.
