📌 Key Points
- Rajamouli’s explosive praise for Sukumar!
- A Jagadam scene: “Goosebumps!” Rajamouli wished he conceived it.
- Shocking: Pawan Kalyan in that scene would make Sukumar #1!
- Jakkanna declares Sukumar, Trivikram his favorite directors.
Blockbuster director S.S. Rajamouli’s recent comments about his peer, Sukumar, are setting the internet ablaze. ‘Jakkanna’ is specifically showering praise on a particular scene from Sukumar’s 2007 film, Jagadam. Despite the movie’s box-office fate, Rajamouli’s remarks highlight how that single sequence truly showcased Sukumar’s undeniable directorial genius. Get ready for some shocking insights!
Rajamouli Hails Sukumar’s Genius Scene
Visionary Director Rajamouli‘s interesting remarks about Tollywood director Sukumar are now going viral, particularly his comments on a scene from Sukumar’s directorial venture, Jagadam. Jakkanna’s comments, which praise Sukumar’s directorial talent and state he has the potential to create a sensation in Tollywood, suggest that even though Jagadam was a disaster, that one scene alone would have made Sukumar a top director.
In a recent interview, Rajamouli, who is currently filming ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu, revealed his favorite directors in Tollywood are Trivikram Srinivas and Sukumar. Rajamouli shared a personal reflection, stating, “There have been instances where, after watching many films, I wondered why I couldn’t make such a movie. Similarly, there have been times when I thought, ‘Why didn’t I get the idea to film such a scene?’ I am very fond of a particular scene in Sukumar’s film Jagadam.” This specific scene, which captured Jakkanna’s heart and mesmerized him by Sukumar’s execution, is the focus of his viral praise.
Describing the impactful sequence, Rajamouli recounted: Ram Pothineni joins a gang but is made to stand at the back. However, when the opposing gang proves very strong, everyone in Ram’s group gets scared and starts to retreat. Ram, initially at the very back, stays put and ends up standing at the front of his gang. Rajamouli lauded this execution as “very stylish” and something that “gives you goosebumps,” further mentioning he wondered why such an idea didn’t occur to him.
Jagadam’s Epic Scene: A What-If Legacy
Such was his admiration that he once called Sukumar to tell him, “It doesn’t matter how the entire film turned out… if that one scene had been done with Pawan Kalyan, you would have been the number one director in Tollywood.” This remark not only highlights Sukumar’s brilliant direction but also implicitly applauds Ram Pothineni’s acting, suggesting the scene’s impact could have been even greater, potentially a record-setter, with a star like Pawan Kalyan.
The movie Jagadam, a collaboration between Sukumar and Ram Pothineni, ultimately failed to impress the audience at the box office, though its songs were super hits. Interestingly, Allu Arjun was originally supposed to star in this film, but the role eventually went to Ram. These comments made by Rajamouli have now become a hot topic in Tollywood.
Looking Ahead
Rajamouli’s viral praise for Jagadam isn’t just Tollywood buzz; it’s a powerful validation of Sukumar’s unique craft. This reminds us that genuine artistic vision, even from a box-office misfire, finds its champions. Expect fresh debates on merit versus commercial success, a vital discussion for our industry.
