Raw Talks With Vamshi Kurapati - Telugu Business Podcast

Before marriages in India families sit together, horoscope charts ✨⭐️  and kundalis are compared, and futures are predicted and decided.
But rarely do we ask a far more tangible question: What do our health reports say?What does the cell reveal about our fate?
If your father has hair fall or diabetes, is it coincidence or inheritance? What does it mean when one says it “runs in the family”?
The answer lies in DNA  (deoxyribonucleic acid), the biological blueprint that quietly shapes who we are. It influences whether we are tall or short, our eye color, our metabolism, our athletic potential, and even our susceptibility to conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and certain neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.
In this episode, we move the conversation from astrology to biology.
We sit down with Sudhakar Kancharla, founder of Yoda Diagnostics, one of India’s largest DNA diagnostics laboratories, to understand what our genes really reveal, and what they do not.
From the realities of at-home blood sample collection to the science behind genetic compatibility and inter-caste marriages, from Yoda’s DNA Decoder tests to the role of AI in predicting and preventing disease  this conversation explores how data, diagnostics, and technology are reshaping healthcare in India.

“Yogi, bhogi,roghi,” that is the life mantra of actor Jagapathi Babu. In this Telugu podcast episode of Raw Talks With VK we take you outside of our studios and into Jagapathi Babu’s farmhouse for a raw and reflective conversation.

In this chat Jagapathi Babu reflects on his journey from a romantic hero to powerful antagonist, from stardom to setbacks, from indulgence to introspection. He speaks honestly and candidly about the entourage culture in the film industry, the emotional and financial setbacks he faced, rejection of his unique voice, and the importance of fitness and spirituality.

He also shares about his experience working with legends Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan and unpacks the idea of stardom in Indian cinema. We discuss the making of his iconic films like Kabadi Kabadi, Pravarakyudu, and Anukokunda Oka Rojju.

The actor shares his thoughts on family, friends, goodbyes and grief, feminism, caste, superstition and his tumultuous bout with gambling and smoking addiction. For him life is a design and manifestation is about focus, discipline, and relentless hard work toward one’s purpose.

In this Telugu episode of Raw Talks with VK, we sit down with Arjun Sarja—actor, producer, and director. Widely celebrated for his iconic action sequences, Sarja is fondly known as the “Action King” and the “Bruce Lee of India.”This candid conversation takes us beyond the glamour of the film industry, opening up about the financial struggles of filmmaking, the realities of an actor’s life, and the pressures and joys that come with entertaining audiences.Sarja also reflects on the role of fitness and discipline in his life, his expansive filmography across multiple languages, and his deep devotion to Lord Hanuman. He shares memories of working with legends like Mani Ratnam and actors such as Soundarya.We also discuss the making of some of his most popular films like Roja, Sri Manjunatha, Sri Anjaneyam, and Suyamvaram, which holds the record for being the fastest-produced feature film, shot in just 23 hours and 58 minutes.

Dr. AV Gurava Reddy returns for an absolute wholesome conversation that goes far beyond orthopaedics and hospitals, touching life, love, discipline, empathy, ethics, and what it truly means to live well in today’s fast, convenience-driven world.
In this Telugu podcast episode, we get to see the human being behind the surgeon. From how he became an orthopaedic doctor to defining moments from his early life and his years working in the UK, Dr. Reddy reflects on the experiences that shaped not just his medical practice, but his outlook on life. Personal stories flow naturally —his love story, marriage, parenting, and the constant balancing act between family and an intense medical career, filled with joy, pressure, regret, and gratitude.
The conversation moves into themes that resonate deeply with today’s generation: anxiety, burnout, work-life balance, and the pressure to constantly perform. He explains why happiness is not an act but a habit, how counting blessings is an art, and why liking what you do changes everything. From music and favourite songs to celebrity encounters and simple everyday joys, he reminds us why life should feel like a celebration.
We also dive into the realities of modern healthcare; time with patients, critical care decisions, empathy versus sympathy, ICU ethics, allegations against doctors, consumer court pressures, and moral conflicts in corporate hospitals. With clarity and honesty, he explains how doctors make decisions under pressure and why ethics must stand firm even when the system pushes otherwise.
Beyond medicine, the episode highlights his work through the Sarvejana Foundation, road safety awareness, free knee replacements, accident prevention, insurance education, and mentoring young doctors. He speaks passionately about responsibility, parenting, family bonding, lifestyle diseases, digital detox, physical activity, hobbies, aging well, and the importance of slowing down.
Warm, reflective, and grounded, this conversation is for anyone who sees life as a celebration, and for those who are still trying to understand how.
Because sometimes, life is not about fixing everything… It's about living. Just living.

In this episode, to share the much-needed knowledge of the hour, we have Krishna Sastry Pendyala, one of India’s senior-most cyber security and digital forensics experts, with over 25 years of experience working with the Ministry of Home Affairs and leading national institutions. 
We entered the real world of cyber crime investigations, digital fraud, and cyber warfare as it unfolded on the ground, not in theory.
The conversation traces the evolution of cyber crime across generations. From early certificate frauds using scanners and computers, to e-governance scams, banking frauds, phishing, QR code scams, ransomware, and today’s AI-driven cyber attacks, Krishna Sastry explains how cyber crime moved from individuals to organised networks, state actors, and crime-as-a-service models. He explains why his famous line, “Distance is dead and identity is a doubt,” perfectly describes the modern digital world.
We break down how social engineering, malware, RAT Trojans, keyloggers, zero-click exploits, Pegasus-style surveillance, steganography, homoglyph attacks, vishing, smishing, fake QR codes, and personalised fraud mails actually work. The episode explains how one click, one message, or one panic moment is enough to trigger massive damage.
The discussion includes real landmark cases such as the Cosmos Bank cyber heist, ATM skimming, shimmer attacks, jackpoting, man-in-the-middle attacks, and how fraud risk management, user behaviour analytics, and RBI safeguards protect Indian banks today. Krishna Sastry also shares rare cases where crimes were solved using electronic evidence from unexpected devices like smart water meters, gaming consoles, and embedded systems.
A major part of the episode focuses on digital forensics. How deleted messages are recovered, why police never switch on seized systems, how metadata can expose the truth, what cross-examination in courts looks like, and why electronic evidence is time-sensitive, repeatable, and reproducible. He also explains his role as an expert witness, handling cases that resurface even decades later.
We dive into the dark web ecosystem including TOR networks, marketplaces, ransomware gangs, virtual currencies, mule accounts, mixers, tumblers, and cyber slavery rings. The episode also addresses elder frauds, sextortion, digital arrests, cyber insurance, ethical hacking, OSINT, social media risks, and why both individuals and organisations must rethink cyber safety.
The conversation also offers insights on the future of cyber forensics, AI and cyber security, and practical advice for everyday digital life.
If you want to understand how cyber crimes actually happen, how investigations really work, and how to stay safer in a connected world, this episode is for you.