This week, were talking withRRRstarRam Charan.
Rajamouliagain and how the films international reception has finally put Indian cinema on the global content map.
play two legendary Indian freedom fighters of the early 20th Century who join forces against the British Raj.
Ram Charan at the Hollywood Critics Association AwardsShutterstock for HCA
Everything we worked for in every scene and every small reaction has been acknowledged.
Its been such a heartfelt journey thats been really quite alarming and satisfying as an actor.
That film held the record for the highest-grossing Telugu film for a debut actor until 2021sUppena.
Ram Charan in ‘RRR’
We were only asked to study and do good at school and college.
Everything stopped at the office with my dad, he says.
I think he wanted to keep a really normal atmosphere in the house.
RRRis not Charans first rodeo with Rajamouli.
The actor first worked with the blockbuster director in 2009s fantasy actionerMagadheera, which touches on themes of reincarnation.
It was a film that would ultimately cement Charans position in the Telugu film industry.
I joinedRRRpurely from the love and respect I have for S.S. Rajamouli, says Charan.
He is everything we dream of and when he gives you a call, you want to be involved.
You dont ask him how many days he will require of you we never ask him that.
Keeravaani), was an exhilarating and surreal experience.
Hes such a child at heart, says Charan of Rajamouli Hes so receptive and hes so inviting.
Hes grown so much as a director but hes so approachable.
He really makes his actors feel as if they are part of the journey.
and chronicles the duos unlikely friendship as they join forces to revolt against the British.
But Rajamouli always gives you something to learn.
He pushes the boundaries for anyone on set be it an actor or a technician.
Even when I feel I have nothing else to offer, he pushes me.
During the pandemic, he used to call me and say, Hey Ram, how are you doing?
I thought it was a casual call but then he would say, Did you hit the gym today?
I believe cinema has no language and the only language is emotion, says Charan aboutRRRs cross-border success.
You have to feel it and it all comes down to story and direction.
He adds, There is a great exchange of culture that is happening right now.
Its good to be part of the global film industry now.
We have never gotten recognition in the U.S. but now we have gotten it and we are so thankful.
