Teja Chillara in Crown & Conflict
Teja Chillara, a Dental student and Actor of Telugu origin from New Jersey is all set to break new ground in Television with Crown & Conflict, a first-of-its-kind medical drama focused entirely on the high-stakes world of dentistry.
What began as a TikTok concept, which has already racked up over 260,000 views across multiple videos (tiktok: @tejachillara), is now in development for television, with Teja Chillara attached as showrunner, lead actor, and head writer. If greenlit, it would mark the first dental-themed drama to hit a major streaming platform.
Inside the Concept
Set at Crown & Harmony School of Dental Medicine, Crown & Conflict follows an ambitious group of first-year dental students battling more than just textbooks. Between grueling exams, demanding patients, sudden emergencies, hidden rivalries, and entangled relationships, the pressure is unrelenting. When buried secrets begin to surface, the reputations and careers of everyone involved are suddenly on the line.
Why This Is Historic
' First-ever TV drama set in dental school
' Created and led by a young Indian American talent
' Chillara takes on the rare triple role of showrunner, writer, and lead actor, all while earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
A Creator With a Unique Lens
Balancing the rigor of dental school with the creativity of acting, Chillara merges medical accuracy with emotional storytelling. His dual background in science and the arts promises a fresh and authentic approach to the medical drama genre, with the added intrigue of a setting television has never explored in depth.
Representation Matters
Crown & Conflict also carries significance beyond its setting. Chillara represents a new generation of Indian Americans breaking barriers, navigating both academic excellence and creative ambition. If brought to the screen, the series would be the first major Hollywood TV project led by a dentist of Indian heritage.
News Posted: 11 August, 2025
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