Well, some ties are indeed quite strong like Nagarjuna cement and Fevicol. Though he started his career as a small time actor, he moved up the ladder and became a hero.
But it is being said that he had developed a relationship with his heroine due to which his career has been impacted.
After a brief lull, he is once again doing a couple of films. But it is said that his relationship with the heroine continues off screen.
So it appears that the hero is unable to concentrate completely on his career.