Actor Varun Tej, who married actress Lavanya Tripathi last year, recently offered a candid reflection on marriage and career during a podcast appearance for his upcoming film Matka. Describing marriage as a pivotal chapter, Varun noted, “When I was single, I enjoyed life with friends and shared everything with them. But over time, I realized friends may not always be there. I came to understand the importance of having a partner to share every part of life with. A strong relationship comes down to choosing the right person; otherwise, it can be a challenge (laughs). Lavanya and I were in a relationship for nearly seven years, understood we were right for each other, and decided to marry.”
He further shared how a balanced personal life has positively impacted his professional focus, saying, “When your personal life is in place, you can put your full attention into achieving your dreams.”
Discussing his career journey, Varun revealed an early ambition to direct. “Growing up in a film family, I was always drawn to movies and hoped to work in the industry. My first interest was directing, so my father sent me to Puri Jagannadh for guidance. But after two days, I realized directing wasn’t as easy as I thought. That led me to pursue acting instead, but I still hope to direct someday.”
Varun’s latest project, Matka, directed by Karuna Kumar and featuring Meenakshi Chaudhary, is set to release on November 14. Inspired by the life of legendary gambler Ratan Khatri, the film weaves a fictional tale rooted in the high-stakes world of gambling, adding to the excitement surrounding its release.