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Nani’s Journey From CLAP Assistant to Telugu Superstar
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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Actor Nani, known for his role in 'The Paradise', began his career as an assistant at CLAP before rising to stardom in Telugu cinema.
Nani, who first appeared on screen in the early 2000s, started his journey in the film industry as an assistant at the production house CLAP.
Working behind the scenes at CLAP gave the actor a firsthand look at the filmmaking process, allowing him to learn the technical and creative aspects of cinema.
After gaining experience and building industry contacts, Nani made his acting debut and gradually earned recognition for his performances in Telugu films.
His breakthrough came with the 2012 hit 'Eega', after which he became a leading star in the Telugu film industry, culminating in his recent success in 'The Paradise'.
Working behind the scenes at CLAP gave the actor a firsthand look at the filmmaking process, allowing him to learn the technical and creative aspects of cinema.
After gaining experience and building industry contacts, Nani made his acting debut and gradually earned recognition for his performances in Telugu films.
His breakthrough came with the 2012 hit 'Eega', after which he became a leading star in the Telugu film industry, culminating in his recent success in 'The Paradise'.