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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Ram Charan explained why his heart belongs to Indian cinema
Picture Credit: Facebook Ram Charan has captured the hearts of audiences far beyond Indian shores, especially after the worldwide success of RRR. While his magnetic screen presence and powerful performances continue to win fans internationally, the actor has always remained deeply rooted in Indian cinema . In 2023, Ram Charan attended the Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation event in Jammu and Kashmir, where he was asked about a potential Hollywood debut. Addressing the speculation, the 'Game Changer' actor shared a thoughtful response about his love for Indian culture and storytelling. "Indian stories have dignity" As per a Pinkvilla report, the actor shared his wish to explore India more rather than travelling around the world for his film. "I want to explore India more, and I don't think I would want to travel anywhere else for my films unless the producer or director is from Hollywood," he said. "I want to stick to my culture. I want to educate that our Indian sentiments are so strong. Our culture is so strong. There's a lot of dignity in our stories. Nowadays, when you see it, it's not a South Indian or North Indian movie; it's about Indian mitti ka stories. These stories are finally coming out." While Charan has always been open to global collaborations, he shared his commitment to showcasing Indian narratives on the world stage. On the work front, he is currently shooting his upcoming big-budget movie 'Peddi'. Directed by the 'Uppena' fame Buchi Babu Sana, is a rural sports drama which will see Ram in a rugged and intense look of an athlete from a village. He is seen playing cricket and wrestling in the already released teaser. The movie also stars Janhvi Kapoor in the lead and features Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Ram Charan once said: "One lifetime is not enough to explore the beauty of Kashmir"
The recent terror attack in Pahalgam , , claimed the lives of dozens of innocent people and cast a shadow over the region known for its breathtaking beauty and rich cultural legacy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Throwback to the time, when 'RRR' star visited last year, representing the film industry at the 'Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation' event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). At the event, Ram Charan spoke passionately about his personal connection to Kashmir. He reminisced about visiting the valley as a child with his father, legendary actor , and called Kashmir "the coolest place to shoot in India." During the event, Ram Charan was honoured with a traditional Kashmir shawl. He said, "It will sound cliche, but the coolest place to shoot in India is Kashmir. I am a second-generation actor. My dad has shot extensively in Kashmir, the actor, son of cinema veteran Chiranjeevi. There is something about this place. One lifetime is not enough to explore the beauty of Kashmir." In response to the attack, Ram Charan expressed his shock and sadness on social media, stating that such incidents have no place in society and must be strongly condemned. The 'Game Changer' actor on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Shocked and saddened by the terror attack in Pahalgam. Such incidents have no place in our society and should be strongly condemned. My prayers are with the families of those affected." Other South Indian stars, including Chiranjeevi, , and , also voiced their sorrow and solidarity with the victims. On the working front, Ram Charan is working on his upcoming film, 'Peddi' directed by Buchi Babu Sana . The movie is a rural sports drama and features as the female lead. It is announced to hit the theatres on March 27, 2026.
