'War 2' actor Jr NTR reveals he cooks like a "pro"; spills the beans about his favourite snack
Jr NTR is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated Bollywood debut 'War 2', and the actor is letting fans into his personal world like never before. The Telugu star opened up about life outside the spotlight, as he made a delightful revelation about his hobby - cooking.
In a recent feature with Esquire India, Jr NTR, revealed that cooking is one of his favourite off-screen hobbies. "I cook like a pro," he shared, adding that he often prepares meals for his wife, Lakshmi Pranathi, and close friends.
Punugulu is a favourite
Of all the dishes he makes, Punugulu has a special place in his heart. This deep-fried snack made from fermented idli or dosa batter, chopped onions, and green chillies is a fixture across households and street food vendors in Telugu.
Punugulu (sometimes referred to as pudi, which is also synonymous with batter) is generally served in the evening, with spicy chutneys and hot tea. While Punugulu is his go-to snack, Jr NTR also enjoys making Biryani.
Hype around 'War 2' builds
Jr NTR is about to take his first step in Bollywood, opposite
Hrithik Roshan
. Both actors are known for their exhilarating performances and sensational dance moves. Their forthcoming "War" film has been drawing a lot of attention, and the promotional campaign for the action-thriller 'War 2' has escalated because of a bit of playful and imagined banter between its lead stars, Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan.
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Earlier, Jr NTR sent a billboard truck to Hrithik Roshan's Mumbai residence, featuring an image of himself and a bold message: "Ghungroo toot jaayenge par hum se yeh war jeet nahi paaoge" (Ghungroos may break, but you won't win this war against me). Hrithik responded to this unexpected challenge with a posed photo in front of the billboard, sharing a witty caption on Instagram, "Okay @jrntr, now you've taken it too far by sending an actual billboard under my house.
Alright, challenge accepted. Remember you brought this upon yourself."
Hrithik retorted with his own billboard stunt, sending a 'Naatu Naatu'-themed truck to Jr NTR's residence. The message: "Naatu Naatu as much as you want but I am winning this war." Jr NTR replied playfully, posting, "Nice return gift @hrithikroshan sir. But this is not the end! The War begins for real on 14th August. See you then!".
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