Chiranjeevi i Ram Charan have established themselves as two of the biggest stars of Telugu cinema.Chiranjeevi has enjoyed a magnificent career spanning several decades, while Ram Charan has become a global star with films like ‘RRR’ and the recent blockbuster ‘Peddi’.In an earlier interaction with TOI City, Ram Charan spoke about the one quality of his father that has left a lasting impression on him. The actor said Chiranjeevi’s ability to connect with people and appreciate good work is something he deeply admires and hopes to follow in his own life.
“Chiranjeevi sir’s number one quality…”
Talking about his father’s personality, Ram Charan said, “It’s the way my father communicates and expresses himself. Ask anyone in the family and they will tell you that Mr. Chiranjeevi’s number one quality is his communication and his sense of appreciation for any kind of job well done.”The ‘Peddi’ actor added, “He used to tell me, ‘In my growing days as a struggling actor, I used to expect people to appreciate me and say, ‘Hi Chiru, you’ve done a good job.’ So when he thinks someone deserves appreciation, he goes ahead and expresses it. Sometimes at parties, my actor friends come up to me and say, “Hi Ram, your dad called me.” I don’t even know he did. He takes the time to reach out to my friends, be it Mahesh Babu or NTR Jr, to show them his appreciation for their work.”
Ram Charan lives up to his father’s legacy
During the same conversation, Ram Charan also addressed whether carrying the legacy of one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars creates additional pressure.Sharing his perspective, Ram Charan said, “The good or bad part about me is that I don’t know how to take pressure. In fact, when a film hasn’t done well, I’ve thrown a party. And when RRR became a hit, I remember for a week, I didn’t leave the house. I felt relieved, relaxed and just enjoyed the family time. So with me, it’s a contrast. Similarly, when I see someone like my father at home, I don’t know how to react. I believe what I am doing today and right now is what is important. I think I do what is right as a son, father, brother… for that day. And if I can achieve that every day, I think I will achieve it in the years to come.”
Ram Charan after recovering hand surgery
Meanwhile, Ram Charan is recuperating after sustaining a hand injury while shooting an action sequence for one of his upcoming projects.Reports indicated that the actor traveled to Coimbatore with his family for treatment. He was later operated on at Ganga Hospital, where doctors successfully completed the procedure.NDTV reported, “The surgery was very successful. It was a complicated procedure but it was precisely managed laparoscopically.”Neither Ram Charan nor his team has released an official statement about his health. However, reports indicate that the actor is recovering well after the surgery. On the work front, Ram Charan’s previous film was ‘Peddi’.