Ram Charan of RRR on the Indian film industry’s Vanishing Borders

Due to the box office success of the SS Rajamouli RRR, Star Thing Charan barely sits on the laurel. The April 29 release is an action drama. agiara Who is a producer and plays with his father, the prolific actor Chiranjev. Currently it also launches RC15 (working title), political drama 2.0 Directed by S. Shankar and has other projects in the pipeline.

Charan debuted in 2007 Chiruta Before collaborating with Rajamoul on the fantastic 2009 action movie magadera. They both reassembled for it. RRR It grossed over 1,000 crowns ($ 132 million) worldwide and is the third Indian film to hit the global box office. It is also part of the phenomenon that led to the rise and expansion of Telugu cinema.

Deadline recently spotted Charan on the set of the Shankar movie in which he spoke RRR And the transformation of Indian cinema, which sees more and more intersections in different market sectors, in addition to its ambitions, to explore work in other countries.

DEADLINE: RRR It was a long process; How do you feel today when you enjoy so much success? Are you generally focused on this or do you expect more progress as the business has grown again?
RAM CARAN: I’m on the set of my next movie and here my director asked me the same thing … I feel like I can still have a good feeling in my heart right now. I can go on because we have kept this film, the characters and the whole process for three and a half, four years. We haven’t seen or done anything else, so now I’m relieved that the work is recognized and appreciated and I think I’m ready to move on to another movie and start moving forward.

My principal said today he noticed that I was avoiding or trying to avoid compliments. this is not. I don’t think one person or one person can afford the effort of the whole team and the director so when people enjoy your work, even if it’s my scene, I can’t own it because there were so many people behind it worked for this my shot was so beautiful. I get about 5% to 7% (credit), or 10% one time … It is less costly for me when I take out all credit, so I can move on easily. I feel light

Deadline: Still planning to travel RRRHowever, right? Are there still any exits?
charan: We will have a big release in Japan in October, so yes, we will do a two-day tour of Japan and then China (where the release has not yet been confirmed). We have published in 10 countries and I think we are exploring another 30 different countries.

Deadline: You grew up in Hyderabad and worked mainly in Telugu films. What does it mean to you that South Indian films cross borders and are perceived in this way?
charan: I think this is very, very important in many ways. As an actor, I would like more people to see my work and the budget is growing too, so obviously the quality of the films is increasing. The Rajam movement has just begun. Thanks Baahubal And his films before and now RRRThe borders are completely erased. I would say that it has largely become free. Directors are now inclined and want to explore out-of-state actors, while out-of-state actors are exploring different directors. It’s so cool that I’m also part of the industry right now. You do all the experiments and everyone wants to see everyone’s work. It’s so good that the numbers are growing, and obviously the salaries are growing, but the quality is growing. ეთი I am so happy.

Term: It has been interesting to observe this evolution over the last few years. Do you think there will continue to be more cross industries between different states?
charan: It is already happening as we speak. Right now, what I’m working on with Mr. Shankar is a wonderful crossover. He comes from another sector, I come from another sector, an actor from another sector. But today we call it the “Indian film industry”. finally! That’s what other countries call it, it’s the French film industry or it’s the American film industry. Now we can say that this is an Indian movie.

Deadline: Do you intend to break into Bollywood, Tollywood or Hollywood instead?
charan: Yes, a kind of “wood”. But yes, we come from the forest.

Deadline: We have seen the number of actresses working overseas from India, but not so much the number of male actors. Is this what you’ve always aspired to?
charan: I have enjoyed studying cinema in different countries and industries. With movies like RRR Y Baahubal By breaking the border rules, the world has opened up even more. Language is no longer a barrier. I am an avid fan of world cinema and its content and the past two years have shown that viewers are ready to see their actors work in different languages ​​and explore new aspects of cinema. I appreciate the courage shown by our Indian actors as crossover requires the ambition, hard work, talent and effort that actors like Aishwarya (Rai) and Priyanka (Chopra) are sure to lead the way. This is also the right project at the right time. And from a strong show business family, it’s interesting to learn from the legendary actors in our circle.

Deadline: How is your family in show business?
charan: Eight actors and three producers.

Deadline: is there competition between you?
charan: Yes, absolutely. Good competition. My dad is 66 and still working and he’s in the top 5 and I think he feels good competition with me. I feel good competition with my brothers. It’s fun and it’s a great driving force for us all to move forward.

Time frame: It should be interesting to discuss with the father how the business has developed.
charan: absolutely. He has completely changed and he loves it. At his age he is the best actor in the south. He has signed (about) seven films and four films are now on the floor. I don’t know how he does it.