📌 Key Points
- Jakkanna dodges favorite hero question, cites industry diplomacy!
- Rajamouli elevated Tollywood globally, rival industries now struggle!
- Mahesh Babu’s ‘Varanasi’: Pan-World ambition, colossal ₹1500 Cr budget!
- Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj join ‘Varanasi’! Rajamouli’s global cast grows!
SS Rajamouli, the visionary director who elevated Telugu cinema to global heights, has made a shocking confession. Despite collaborating with countless stars and redefining Tollywood, he steadfastly refuses to name his favourite actor. This unexpected declaration from the Pan-India filmmaker, affectionately known as Jakkanna, has everyone buzzing. What’s his intriguing secret?
Rajamouli’s Secret: Why No Favorite Hero?
Shocking: I Won’t Name That Hero! Rajamouli’s Sensational Comments! What’s the Real Story? An interesting piece of news is going viral about director Rajamouli, who elevated the reputation of Telugu cinema to a global level. Do you know why he’s hesitant to reveal his favorite hero? Once upon a time, Telugu cinema was often looked down upon in Bollywood and Kollywood. Director Rajamouli, affectionately known as Jakkanna, completely changed the trajectory of the Telugu industry with ‘Baahubali’. Tollywood now stands in a position where other industries struggle to compete and feel disheartened. Having achieved such a great feat, Rajamouli rose from the ground up to become a Pan-India director, progressing from directing a TV serial to making Hollywood-level films. He significantly boosted the market value of Telugu heroes, working with many, both big and small.
Notably, Rajamouli has predominantly collaborated with Jr. NTR, directing him in four films: ‘Student Number One’, ‘Simhadri’, ‘Yamadonga’, and ‘RRR’. He also helmed ‘Chatrapathi’, ‘Baahubali’, and ‘Baahubali 2’ with Prabhas, and ‘Magadheera’ and ‘RRR’ with Ram Charan. Jakkanna delivered blockbuster films with other heroes like Raviteja, Nani, and Sunil as well.
From Tollywood’s Rise to Global Cinema
Having earned fame across the nation and even receiving praise from Hollywood star director James Cameron, famous for ‘Avatar’, the question naturally arises: who is the favorite hero of such a great director? Jakkanna once revealed his thoughts on this matter during an interview on ‘Open Heart with RK’. When directly asked, “Who is your favorite hero in the industry?”, Rajamouli shrewdly replied, “I am not foolish enough to reveal my favorite hero and land myself in trouble.” The star anchor then remarked, “It seems you also navigate the industry with diplomacy,” to which Rajamouli implicitly agreed, underscoring that diplomacy is essential in the industry.
Currently, Rajamouli is very busy with his next ambitious project, ‘Varanasi’. He is determined to make an even bigger impact this time, directing ‘Varanasi’ as a pan-world film with Mahesh Babu as the lead. Reportedly, a colossal budget of approximately 1500 crores is being allocated for this film. Global beauty Priyanka Chopra is set to star as the heroine, while Malayalam star hero Prithviraj Sukumaran will play an important role. Clarity on the rest of the cast is yet to be revealed. Expectations for Rajamouli’s next film are massive, and it remains to be seen what magic he will create with Mahesh Babu. Stay tuned for more interesting updates.
Looking Ahead
Rajamouli’s objectivity on actors only underscores his singular vision. Now, with ‘Varanasi’, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka, and Prithviraj, Jakkanna is crafting a 1500-crore pan-world epic. This isn’t just a film; it’s a global statement. Prepare for his magic to once again redefine cinema, leaving an indelible mark.
