Director Rajamouli is known for meticulously selecting the right actors for each role in his movies. His keen eye for talent led him to cast stars like Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in "RRR," earning accolades from legendary filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and James Cameron. Now, Rajamouli is preparing for another pan-India movie with Mahesh Babu, which has already generated immense hype as an adventure drama.
In a recent viral social media video, Rajamouli shared his initial thoughts about Jr. NTR, recalling their first film together, "Student No. 1," released in 2001. Rajamouli confessed that when he first saw Jr. NTR, he thought, “Oh my God! How did I end up with this guy for my first movie? He didn’t have proper mustaches, and his walk... I had so many hopes for my first film.” However, within ten days of shooting, Rajamouli was blown away by Jr. NTR’s acting skills and talent. This marked the beginning of their long-standing friendship.