From debut with Bigg Boss Telugu to comeback with Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu; here's a look at Jr NTR's successful stint on TV

Actor Jr NTR got closer to the Telugu telly audience with his brief yet impactful stint on TV. On his 38th birthday, here's a quick look at his journey on the small screen.

Jr NTR took Telugu television by storm with his debut as a TV host with Bigg Boss Telugu season 1. The debut season of the reality TV series in Telugu has indeed set a benchmark. His Bigg Boss stint is celebrated by fans even today.

Jr NTR treated his fans who were missing him on the small screen with his special appearance on the popular dance reality show Dhee Jodi. Jr NTR was the special guest for the grand finale of the season. His uber cool attitude, encouragement to the contestants, fun banter and poster with host Pradeep Machiraju made the finale extra special.

Jr NTR never missed a chance to meet his fans on the small screen. He appeared as the guest in Nagarjuna Akkineni-hosted Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu season 3. Right from delivering a stellar dialogue from one of his films to answering the questions on the show, Jr NTR's episode was one of the entertaining episodes of the season.

Jr NTR was missed on television for quite a few years after his debut in 2017. There has been demand from fans for his comeback every time there is a buzz about Bigg Boss Telugu. He was rumoured to return as a host for the reality TV series. But he kept fans waiting for long.

Jr NTR has finally left fans overwhelmed by signing up for Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu, the forthcoming season of the Telugu version of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' The show was launched in April but was soon postponed due to the second wave of COVID-19. He recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is slowly recovering.