The 90s ardent Telugu cine-goer would fondly remember one of the finest comedians of the industry, Chittajalu Lakshmipathi. He was the elder brother of ace director Sobhan. He began his career as a writer and later ventured into hosting shows like Huss Gup Chup as Gireesam Master. He also wrote Krishna Vamsi’s Chandralekha. In his illustrative career, he won the hearts of the audience by making them laugh. Did you know that the actor’s nephews are now stars of the industry with their own fan following?
Lakshmipati was first seen in superstar Chiranjeevi’s Choodalani Vundi. He got a break as an actor in EVV’s Allari and first starred as a villain in Mahesh Babu’s Bobby, directed by his brother, Sobhan. Ever since he has starred in films like Pelli Peetalu, Andhrudu, Pedababu and Kithakithalu.
If you have seen Pedababu, you will remember him as the one who shaves Sunil’s character Bapineedu while delivering witty dialogue. It was the film Allari that brought him immense fame and recognition. After Allari, he starred in prominent films like Nee Sneham, Thotti Gang, Aa Naluguru, Evadi Gola Vaadidhi and Kithakithalu to name a few. The actor passed away on February 7 due to a heart attack.
His brother’s sons, Santosh Sobhan and Sangeeth Sobhan were introduced in the industry as Lakshmipati’s nephews. Despite that, they paved their path through their talents. Santosh Sobhan first appeared as a child artist in the film Golconda High School in 2011. It also featured his brother Sangeeth Sobhan.
Santosh Sobhan has marked his debut as a lead actor in Ram Mohan P’s Thanu Nenu opposite Balika Vadhu fame Avika Gor. In 2018, he starred in Paper Boy and later appeared in a TV series titled The Grill. In 2021, he featured in a Telugu adult comedy called Ek Mini Katha. In the same year, he also starred in the Maruthi-directed Manchi Rojulochaie. He shared the screen with Mehreen Pirzada. In 2023, he was roped in Kalyanam Kamaneeyam, followed by Anni Manchi Sakunamule. All these films earned him good reviews from critics and audiences.
Sangeeth Shobhan starred in the popular film Prema Vimanam opposite Saanve Megghana. Fans loved his acting skills in the series, Pitta Kathalu. Later, he starred in Jhakaas and 3 Roses.
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