📌 Key Points
- Jakkanna’s stunning confession: Doubted NTR initially!
- Ten days with Tarak: Rajamouli quickly saw his superstar potential!
- From doubt to global star: Rajamouli forged NTR’s Oscar path.
- Rajamouli’s 1500 Cr Mahesh Babu film aims for Hollywood scale!
Director S.S. Rajamouli and NTR Jr. share an iconic bond, having delivered blockbusters from ‘Student No. 1’ to ‘RRR’. But before their legendary collaboration, Rajamouli reportedly had a shocking first impression of Tarak, confessing, “Why did I get stuck?”. Dive into the viral story behind Jakkanna’s surprising initial reaction to the Young Tiger, and how it all changed!
Rajamouli’s Viral Confession: “Why This Hero?”
Shocking: Rajamouli’s Sensational Remarks About NTR! Jakkanna’s Comments Go Viral! Sensational news is circulating about Tollywood director Rajamouli following some shocking comments he made about actor NTR, which are now going viral. These remarks come from the director known for launching NTR’s career with the blockbuster ‘Student Number 1’ and later elevating his stature with films like ‘Simhadri’, ‘Yamadonga’, and the Oscar-winning ‘RRR’. Rajamouli, currently planning a monumental 1500 crore film with Mahesh Babu, has always praised NTR’s acting and dedication, calling him a magnificent performer.
Rajamouli is the visionary who transformed the Telugu film industry, elevating Tollywood from being overlooked to a prominent Pan-India brand. He championed Telugu heroes as Indian star heroes, pushing their talent to global standards. Indeed, Rajamouli is credited with making NTR, Ram Charan, and Prabhas into Pan-India heroes. His ambition currently extends to Hollywood, as he directs the massive Mahesh Babu project. Despite his stratospheric rise, Rajamouli remains remarkably simple, eschewing excessive showiness. Yet, any actor working with Jakkanna knows they’ll face intense “torture” until he achieves his desired output.
It’s surprising then to hear Rajamouli reveal a moment early in his career when he thought, “Oh my God, why did this hero come into my fate?” The hero who evoked such a reaction, before ultimately changing the director’s opinion, was none other than Junior NTR. Rajamouli’s directorial journey in Tollywood began with NTR and ‘Student Number 1′, after he had already proven his talent directing serials. He has since made the most films with Tarak.
Recalling his initial impression during the ‘Open Heart with RK’ program, Rajamouli stated, “They presented NTR to me as a hero then. With a barely grown mustache, restless, and unable to even walk properly, was I supposed to make a film with such a person as the hero…? I felt, ‘Oh God, why did I get stuck with this guy?’ But another thought was, ‘Isn’t it only by doing something like this that our talent comes out?'”
From Telugu to Global: Jakkanna’s Epic Journey
Rajamouli quickly realized his initial assessment was wrong. “After traveling with Tarak for about ten days, his acting, dedication, and attitude all genuinely seemed wonderful. I realized within those ten days that Tarak had a great actor within him,” he recalled.
Following ‘Student Number 1’s super success, Jakkanna collaborated with NTR on numerous other blockbuster hits like ‘Simhadri’, ‘Yamadonga’, and ‘RRR’. With ‘RRR’, Rajamouli not only cemented NTR’s status as a Pan-India hero but also elevated him to Oscar levels.
Currently, the star director is engrossed with his next monumental project, provisionally titled ‘Varanasi’, starring Mahesh Babu. This film is rumored to have an approximate budget of 1500 crores, promising an unprecedented scale of collections and release. Expectations are sky-high for this Hollywood-scale production, which is being shot at a super-fast pace and targeted for a Summer 2027 release. The industry eagerly awaits to see if this film will propel Rajamouli further into Hollywood and elevate Mahesh Babu’s global image. As Rajamouli continues to break barriers, fans eagerly anticipate the return of the blockbuster Rajamouli-NTR combination.
Looking Ahead
Rajamouli’s journey, from his surprising NTR impression to ‘Varanasi’s’ global scale, defines ambition. While Mahesh Babu prepares for a monumental leap, the industry awaits the Rajamouli-NTR combination’s return, certain to redefine Indian cinema. That magic awaits.
