Suman Talwar: From Tollywood's Highest-Paid Star to Career Ruin by Rape Allegations
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News18•01-02-2026, 18:46
Suman Talwar: From Tollywood's Highest-Paid Star to Career Ruin by Rape Allegations
- •Suman Talwar, a prominent romantic hero of the 1980s, commanded higher remuneration than Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, and Amitabh Bachchan.
- •In 1985, his career was derailed by rape allegations from three women and the seizure of obscene video tapes from his home.
- •He spent six months in jail, but was later declared innocent by the court due to lack of evidence, revealing the cases were false.
- •Despite his innocence, the film industry sidelined him, causing significant damage to his career and reputation.
- •Suman made a successful comeback in the 2000s, notably as the villain in Rajinikanth's 'Shivaji: The Boss', and continues in supporting roles.
Why It Matters: Suman Talwar's promising career was unjustly halted by false allegations, highlighting the fragility of fame.
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