Veteran Telugu comedian AVS (Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam) had a thrilling career before films as an investigative journalist. Senior director Nandam Harichandra Rao shared that during his time at Udayam magazine, AVS exposed smuggling rackets and faced death threats from smugglers, requiring police protection. He later entered the film industry through Bapu's 'Mr. Pellam', winning a Nandi Award for his debut performance. The article highlights his journey from a dedicated journalist and mimicry artist to a celebrated actor, writer, and director. https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/nandam-harishchandra-rao-sensational-comments-about-comedian-avs-1816217.html #creator program