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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jr NTR turns 42: From RRR to Temper: 5 of his biggest hits and where to watch them online
Jr NTR turns 42: Jr NTR, who turns 42 today (May 20), is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a strong fan following because of his striking screen presence, effortless dance skills, and versatility. He has starred in several blockbusters and proved that his star power is second to none. Here is a look at five of his biggest blockbusters you can watch online on his big day and make the occasion even more memorable. RRR ( Netflix/Zee5, 2022) Jr NTR played Komaram Bheem, a legendary tribal leader, in SS Rajamouli's RRR. The film centred on his character's friendship with Alluri Sitarama Raju, a revolutionary, played by Ram Charan and their fight against British Rule. The Naatu Naatu song from this blockbuster became a rage and won an Oscar. RRR grossed over Rs 1000 crore at the box office and emerged as the biggest hit of the Nandamuri hero's career. Aravinda Sametha (Zee5, 2018) Koratala Siva's action drama centred on the war between two factions and featured Jr NTR in a subdued yet intense role that did justice to his reel image. The action scenes and Tarak's chemistry with Pooja Hegde proved to be the backbone of the film. Its music was composed by Thaman. Aravinda Sametha grossed nearly Rs 190 crore on a budget of Rs 60 crore and set the box office on fire. Jai Lava Kusa (Sun NXT, 2017) Jr NTR played three distinct roles in Bobby's action-packed masala entertainer. Tarak did complete justice to all three characters, proving his mettle. Jai Lava Kusa earned around Rs 150 crore globally on a budget of Rs 50 crore and emerged as a massive hit. Nannaku Prematho (Sun NXT, 2016) Sukumar's well-received action drama Nannaku Prematho featured Jr NTR in the role of an expatriate in London who vows to destroy a businessman for hoodwinking his dying father. The actor's stylish and suave look was one of the biggest highlights of Nannaku Prematho, which reportedly grossed over Rs 100 crore on a budget of Rs 50 crore. Temper (Sun NXT, 2015) Jr NTR excelled in the role of a corrupt cop in Temper, a pakka commercial action drama with a message. The film saw the mass hero flaunt his chiseled physique and hit it out the park in the fight scenes. He was equally convincing in the court sequence. Temper earned over Rs 70 crore on a budget of Rs 35 crore and exceeded expectations at the box office.
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First Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
From ‘Housefull 4' to ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo', when Pooja Hegde delivered six consecutive hits
Another big hit in 2019 for Pooja Hegde was Housefull 4. With an ensemble cast, the film was the highest first-day grosser in the franchise read more Actress Pooja Hegde has been ruling the roost Down South for many years. She has even made a strong mark in Bollywood. While she has successfully and effortlessly dabbled across industries, one big merit in her career has been the six back-to-back hit films that Pooja delivered at the box office. Having worked with the biggest of stars in the South, Pooja Hegde has given her co-stars their career-best blockbusters at the box office. Back in 2018, when Pooja starred opposite Jr NTR in Aravinda Sametha the film was NTR's career best opening. Not just that, it was also the ithird biggest opener of 2018. In 2019, Pooja Hegde had three blockbusters across industries. Her film Maharshi with Mahesh Babu was his career-best opener. Gaddalakonda Ganesh with Varun Tej also saw massive commercial success. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Another big hit in 2019 for Pooja Hegde was Housefull 4. With an ensemble cast, the film was the highest first-day grosser in the franchise. In 2020, Pooja starred with Allu Arjun in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo making the film his career-best opening. In 2021, Pooja starred in Most Eligible Bachelor alongside Akkhil Akkineni, the film became a huge commercial success. Having played significant role in films, Pooja has surely been a lucky charm for her co-stars.
