HYDERABAD, MAY 21 (IANS) ‘RRR’ star Ram Charan has said that it was the Tollywood hero turned Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, NT Rama Rao, who put Telugu on the world map and that he will live as long as there is Telugu. Cinema.
He was speaking at an event organized Saturday night in the run-up to NTR’s 100th birthday, which falls on May 28. Ironically, Ram Charan’s father, Megastar Chiranjeevi, was a political opponent of NTR, but apparently a lot of water has flown Godavari since then.
His co-star in SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’, Junior NTR, is incidentally the grandson of the Andhra icon.
“Nowadays, Telugu cinema is highly acclaimed in foreign countries, and everyone is praising the cinema of South India,” Ram Charan said. “But, long ago in those days, NTR Garu proved and reiterated the strength of our cinema. We must never forget those days. We must continue to remember those great achievements,” the “global star” added.
He was speaking at the centenary celebrations organized at Kaithalapur Grounds, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. The ceremony was attended by many movie celebrities and politicians. On this occasion, Ram Charan recalled his personal relationship with NTR Garu.
“I don’t know where to start,” Ram Charan continued. “His name transcends all standards and accomplishments. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Garu was a great personality.”
Speaking of mass leaders like NTR, he solemnly said, “We must remember their achievements and draw inspiration from their way of living. It gives us great pride and joy to follow in their footsteps.
“Every artist, including me, who goes to the set every day remembers his name. It made us known. What is the film industry? What is the Telugu film industry? To our neighboring countries as well as the whole country and other countries too?”
“The Great Legend NT Rama Rao Garu has brought respect to our film industry. This industry has such a great personality. It is an honor for all of us to work in the industry that NTR Garu belongs to.”
On a personal note, Ram Charan said, “I only met NTR Garu once. Purandhareswari gari’s son Rich and I used to go to ski lessons together as kids. We used to finish our lessons early in the morning, from 5:30 to 6:00 in the morning. One day, he asked Ritesh asked me to come with him to his grandfather’s house. He was the chief minister at that time. He had great security. I felt that I didn’t even have the strength to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. I said ok’. We both went on our sleds from Purandhareswari Gari house and reached Rama Rao Garu home by 6:30 am
“I wanted to meet NTR Garu and take leave from him. But when we reached his house, he was about to have breakfast. When he saw me, he made me sit down and served me a tiffin. I felt very lucky. I will always cherish the moment of sharing breakfast with him. I thank Purandhareswari Garu for giving me this opportunity.” “.
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