📌 Key Points
- Ram rejected Kandireega 2; Tarak’s Rabhasa crashed!
- Shocking: Ram Pothineni spurned the sequel script.
- Same story, reworked, landed with Young Tiger NTR.
- Ram’s rejected script sank NTR’s Rabhasa at box office!
The ‘Kandireega’ sequel Ram Pothineni rejected shockingly became Young Tiger NTR’s flop, ‘Rabhasa’. This curious tale has long puzzled fans of Telugu cinema. How did a story originally meant for one star lead to a box office disappointment for another? We delve into the intriguing journey of that script and the pivotal changes that unfolded.
Ram’s Rejection: The Flop Film’s Genesis
Shocking: The sequel Ram rejected… How did it become a flop for Tarak? Here’s an interesting incident from Young Tiger NTR’s career. Tarak encountered a flop with a film Ram Pothineni gave up, a sequel story originally intended for another hero. Let’s delve into the real story behind that film and how the changes unfolded.
It is well-known that the film ‘Kandireega’, a quintessential commercial entertainer, was released in 2011. Directed by Santhosh Srinivas with Ram Pothineni as the lead, this film achieved tremendous success and brought Ram significant popularity among the mass audience. Additionally, Santhosh Srinivas, who debuted as a director with ‘Kandireega’, also gained good recognition.
Following its success, Santhosh Srinivas reportedly prepared a story for a sequel. He first narrated this story to Ram Pothineni, who, after hearing the full script, suggested certain modifications and additions. Despite incorporating these changes, Ram was reportedly not entirely satisfied with the story.
NTR’s Flop: A Sequel Gone Wrong
Consequently, the director further refined the same story and narrated it to Young Tiger Junior NTR (Tarak). It’s rumored in film circles that Tarak liked the story, giving it his green signal. What began as a ‘Kandireega’ sequel project with Ram thus turned into ‘Rabhasa’ with NTR. The film was released amidst huge expectations but ultimately failed to achieve anticipated success at the box office, generating ‘flop talk’.
This is how the ‘Kandireega’ sequel story, initially planned for Ram Pothineni and subsequently rejected by him, became NTR’s ‘Rabhasa’ and ended up being a flop.
Looking Ahead
Ultimately, Ram’s rejection proved a blessing in disguise, while NTR faced an unfortunate setback with ‘Rabhasa’. This incident underscores the unpredictable nature of script choices in Tollywood. It’s a stark reminder: a star’s success often hinges on that crucial ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
