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Chiranjeevi Was Original Lead Choice Before The Family Man Became Web Series

Analysed 16 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Chiranjeevi Was Original Lead Choice Before The Family Man Became Web SeriesPreviousNext

The Family Man series, now starring Manoj Bajpayee, was originally conceived as a feature film with Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi as the lead. Creators Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK wrote the story with Chiranjeevi in mind, but the project evolved into a web series due to various reasons. Since its 2019 debut on Amazon Prime Video, the series has expanded to three seasons, gaining widespread acclaim and introducing new cast members across its run.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 16 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on entertainment industry developments without political framing. They present the creators' perspective on casting and production decisions, highlighting the shift from film to web series. Both sources emphasize the success of The Family Man and its cast without engaging in political discourse or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive and informative, celebrating the success of The Family Man series while sharing behind-the-scenes insights. The coverage reflects admiration for the creators' vision and the show's popularity, with no negative or critical sentiment evident in the reporting.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
ndtvNot Manoj Bajpayee, This Actor Was The First Choice For i The Family Man i , Reveals Raj NidimoruCenterPositive
indianexpressNot Manoj Bajpayee, Chiranjeevi was the original choice for The Family Man, reveals Raj NidimoruCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 15 Jun, 12:13 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress15 Jun, 12:13 pm
    Not Manoj Bajpayee, Chiranjeevi was the original choice for The Family Man, reveals Raj Nidimoru
  2. 2
    ndtv16 Jun, 10:41 am
    Not Manoj Bajpayee, This Actor Was The First Choice For i The Family Man i , Reveals Raj Nidimoru

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
16 Jun 2026
Key entities
The Family Man (Indian TV series)Manoj BajpayeeChiranjeeviRaj & DKWeb seriesFeature filmIndiaTelugu languageAmazon Prime VideoJaideep AhlawatNimrat KaurSamantha Akkineni