Born Quote by N. T. Rama Rao, Jr

My formative years were not spent in Hyderabad, so I can only understand Telugu, but I love the culture.

— Aditi Rao Hydari

I always consider myself a Hyderabadi; my roots are here.

— Aditi Rao Hydari

Yes, many people compare me with my father and I feel proud and happy that Telugu people are enjoying my roles.

— Rao Ramesh

I will always be a Hyderabadi.

— Satya Nadella

Since I am originally from Hyderabad, I speak Telugu fluently.

— Tabu

Hyderabad is a truly pan-Telugu metropolis that has come to accept the mix of Telangana's dakhni culture and the coastal region's Andhra culture.

— Sanjaya Baru

I was born and brought up in Hyderabad.

— Dia Mirza

True, I was born and raised in Chennai, fluent in Tamil, but essentially, I am a Telugu guy and a Telugu actor.

— Mahesh Babu

When I used to visit my relatives' places in Hyderabad, I would keep seeing the posters of Telugu films. It's not a different world…

— Nidhhi Agerwal

Take me to any other film industry, and they will be wondering why Telugu audiences love me so much.

— Nani

I still can't believe that I was accepted by Telugu audiences because I don't know Telugu. Without knowing me, the Telugu people gave me…

— Vijay Antony

Telugu and Tamil actors have been so open-hearted and warm in welcoming me to be part of their industries. This appreciation from such people…

— Sudeep