On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Telugu actor Sai Dharam Tej celebrated his 39th birthday, receiving warm wishes from family and fans alike. Among the heartfelt messages, a special one came from his cousin, renowned actor Ram Charan, who took to social media to express his affection and admiration.
Ram Charan penned a touching birthday wish for Sai Dharam Tej on X, formerly known as Twitter, wishing him a "fantastic year ahead" and encouraging him to "keep spreading your positivity". This simple yet meaningful message resonated with fans, highlighting the close bond between the cousins.
Sai Dharam Tej, born on October 15, 1986, comes from a prominent family in the Telugu film industry. He is the son of Vijaya Durga and the nephew of Telugu film actor-politician Chiranjeevi. He is also related to other popular actors like Varun Tej and Niharika Konidela. Sai Dharam Tej completed his schooling in Chennai and Hyderabad and graduated from St. Mary's College, Hyderabad. In March 2024, he announced that he is changing his name from Sai Dharam Tej to Sai Durgha Tej. The changed name is derived from both his parents names respectively.
Sai Dharam Tej began his acting career in 2014 with the film "Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham", which earned him the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu. He went on to star in several successful films, including "Subramanyam for Sale" (2015) and "Supreme" (2016). After facing some setbacks, he re-established himself with critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as "Chitralahari" and "Prati Roju Pandage" (both 2019), "Solo Brathuke So Better" (2020), and "Republic" (2021). In 2023, he appeared in two of the year's highest-grossing films, "Virupaksha" and "Bro".
The birthday wishes extended beyond Ram Charan, with Sai Dharam Tej's uncle, Naga Babu Konidela, also sharing a heartfelt message on social media. Naga Babu referred to Sai Tej as "my son in spirit and soul," further emphasizing the strong family connections within the Telugu film industry.
Ram Charan's gesture reflects the camaraderie and familial support that is often seen within the Telugu film fraternity. The bond between Ram Charan and Sai Dharam Tej extends beyond their professional lives, showcasing a genuine affection and mutual respect. Ram Charan previously celebrated his daughter Klin Kaara's second birthday with cousins Vaishnav and Sai Dharam Tej.
