First Nag Ashwin, Next Sujeeth and Now SS Rajamouli: These Directors Are Changing Their Heroes

The title launch of SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi (SSMB29) at RFC, Hyderabad, become a type of uncommon occasions the place the entry second overshadowed the precise title reveal.

The glimpse was spectacular, however Mahesh Babu arriving on a bull grew to become the true spotlight. It was daring and utterly sudden from somebody who often retains issues low-key at public appearances. He even talked about on stage that Rajamouli was the one who satisfied him to strive it. That is changing into a pattern in Tollywood.

Pawan Kalyan, who’s often quiet at occasions, made his entry in a full retro look with a katana in hand for the They Name Him OG trailer launch. Sujeeth was the one who pushed him to do it, and that single second reworked Pawan’s total vitality. Followers noticed a special model of him that evening.

Earlier than that, Prabhas appeared on the Kalki 2898 AD occasion in RFC as Bhairava and rode Bujji. This was one other instance of a celebrity stepping out of his consolation zone, and the viewers completely loved it.

Directors are clearly encouraging their stars to interrupt the standard promotional tone and strive one thing recent. These moments really feel extra cinematic and way more thrilling for followers who hardly ever get to see their heroes like this.

So first Nag Ashwin, subsequent Sujeeth and now Rajamouli. This strategy is working rather well. The one query left is who will shock the viewers subsequent. Allow us to wait and see.