Jr NTR has been known for his phenomenal acting skills. However, his dedication to fitness also ensures he remains energetic and fit both on and off-screen. In RRR, audiences lauded his acting prowess and thrilling action sequences, but one scene, in particular, continues to give viewers goosebumps, his entry scene. However, are you aware of the backstory behind this iconic scene?
Recently in an interview with a leading portal, renowned cinematographer Senthil Kumar shared an exciting behind-the-scenes anecdote from the sets of RRR. He unveiled a surprising revelation about NTR Jr’s speed, comparing it to that of wolves and tigers.
Recounting a sequence where NTR Jr’s character is shown outrunning a tiger, Senthil said, “We were doing NTR’s introduction sequence where he is supposed to run when the fox, wolf, and tiger are chasing. We told him that you have to run from here to here, and the camera is supposed to be following you. The moment we said ‘Action,’ NTR Jr was already there, and we were still figuring out how to move the camera.”
“It was something I had never realized – that he could run so fast. Then I asked him how he was able to run so fast! He said, ‘I am a national-level badminton player.’ We had to make ourselves fit to match NTR’s steps,” added Senthil.
Jr NTR will soon be seen in Devara part 1 which will release on 10th October 2024.