Ram Pothineni turns 37: From Red to iSmart Shankar, 5 of his biggest blockbusters and where to watch them on OTT
Ram Pothineni, who turns 37 today (May 15), is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The stylish actor enjoys a strong fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and sincere performances. The heartthrob, who began his career with Devadasu (2006), has starred in quite a few blockbusters and proved that he is a force to reckon with. Here is a look at five of his biggest hits.
Red (Netflix, 2021)
A remake of Arun Vijay's Thadam, this action thriller featured Ram in a double role and centered on a murder investigation. It grossed Rs 35 crore on a budget of Rs 20 crore and emerged as the tenth highest-grossing Telugu movie of the year.
iSmart Shankar (Zee5, 2019)
Ram played the role of an assassin who helps the authorities crack a high-profile case when a deceased cop's memories are transferred to him. It was directed by Puri Jagannadh and grossed nearly Rs 85 crore at the box office in its full run to emerge as a blockbuster.
Hello Guru Prema Kosame (Prime Video, 2018)
Directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, this romantic comedy centered on an IT professional who falls for a girl he meets on the train to Hyderabad. The film earned Rs 35 crore during its run and exceeded expectations at the box office.
Nenu Sailaja (Sun Nxt, 2016)
The romantic comedy centered on the love life on a DJ who proposes to every girl he meets only to get turned down. The film, directed by Kishore Tirumala, collected Rs 40 crore at the box office and emerged as a smash hit.
Pandaga Chesko (Zee5, 2015)
The masala entertainer revolved around Karthik (Ram), an Indian businessman based in Portugal who visits India to resolve a personal problem. The Gopichand-directed film featured Rakul Preet Singh as the leading lady and proved to be a treat for the mass audience.
It earned nearly Rs 28 crore at the box office in its lifetime.
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