RRR writer says Jr NTR played “supporting” role in SS Rajamouli directorial; opens up on audience perception of Ram Charan : Bollywood News

K Vijayendra Prasad, the prolific writer behind the global phenomenon RRR, has ignited a firestorm among fans with his recent comments on the film's lead roles. While both Ram Charan and Jr NTR were billed as equal protagonists, Prasad claimed in an interview that Jr NTR's character was actually a "supporting role throughout."

RRR writer says Jr NTR played “supporting” role in SS Rajamouli directorial; opens up on audience perception of Ram Charan

During an interaction with Mahaa Max, Vijayendra Prasad said, “I thought they’re both important to the story when I wrote the film. But after I watched it, I felt like people will remember Charan’s character more. That said, it is difficult to play NTR’s role, he did it well. Charan’s character has so many shades to it, NTR has to be efficient in playing the supporting role throughout.”

Adding another layer of complexity, Prasad also discussed audience perception in the North. He believes audiences from this region "assumed" a connection between Ram Charan's character and Lord Ram, a factor he sees as unintentional but ultimately beneficial for the film's reception.

He clarified, "We never intended to showcase Ram Charan as Lord Ram...The name Ram is part of Seetharamaraju, and also, he is a devotee of Lord Ram." This perceived association, according to Prasad, inadvertently overshadowed Jr NTR's Komaram Bheem.

Despite the ongoing discussion, Prasad isn't ready to close the book on RRR's universe. Readers may recall that earlier in a chat with Bollywood Hungama, the writer hinted at a potential sequel set in Africa, potentially reuniting Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem on a new global stage. However, with SS Rajamouli currently focused on his upcoming project with Mahesh Babu, any potential RRR sequel remains in the distant future.

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