Happy birthday, Ram Charan: Memorable roles of 'RRR' star
What's the story
Global star Ram Charan is currently riding high on the unprecedented popularity and success of his all-time blockbuster film RRR. Son of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, he stepped into the industry in 2007 and, since then, has carved a niche of his own through his versatility. As the charming actor turns 38, we look at some of his most acclaimed roles over the years.
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'Rangasthalam'
Written and directed by Sukumar (Pushpa), Rangasthalam (which translates to theater or stage) premiered theatrically in March 2018. Reportedly mounted on a budget of Rs. 60cr, it went on to gain humungous profits at the box office and earned about Rs. 216cr. It co-starred Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Jagapathi Babu, and Anasuya Bharadwaj. The movie is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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'Yevadu'
A 2014 film, Yevadu was fronted by Charan, Shruti Haasan, Amy Jackson, and Rahul Dev, while Allu Arjun appeared in a cameo. One of the most successful movies of 2014, it is said to be slightly inspired by John Woo's 1997 movie Face/Off. Vamshi Paidipally co-wrote and directed the drama. It can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, Voot, Amazon Prime Video, or Netflix.
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'Chirutha'
Charan's debut film, Chirutha (2007) was directed by Puri Jagannadh (Liger) and co-starred an ensemble of Neha Sharma, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Prakash Raj. It was reportedly the highest-grossing Tollywood film for a debut actor until the record was broken by Uppena (2021). The action revenge drama, streaming on ZEE5, MX Player, and Prime Video, follows a young man who goes after his parents' murderer.
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'Magadheera'
Another film that catapulted him to pan-Indian popularity, SS Rajamouli's Magadheera was a story of two star-crossed lovers who lose each other in ancient India but find each other again in the modern world! Co-starring Kajal Aggarwal, the 2009 film put to the fore Charan's ability to get into the skin of any character—contemporary or historical. It is available on Aha and MX Player.