Ram Charan says Aamir, Salman are idols for today's actors
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Telugu star Ram Charan believes Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have inspired actors across India to opt for stories that are commercial and content-driven.
Ram, who is riding high on the success of his latest outing, "Rangasthalam", says he is trying to follow the footsteps of Bollywood stars.
"'Dangal' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'... have motivated a lot of actors, filmmakers and producers," he said.
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We get confidence when we see our idols: Charan
"These two (actors) are biggest examples for today's generation. We get confidence when we see our idols Aamir and Salman do this. As the next generation we should up the bar and try to follow them," said Ram.
The film
Ram Charan's film "Rangasthalam" is a period drama
The film "Rangasthalam" is a period drama set against a village backdrop in the 1980's, features Ram as Chitti Babu, a partially deaf, light-hearted, and jolly villager.
Critics have hailed his performance in the film as his career best. The movie, directed by Sukumar, has grossed over Rs. 200 crore at the box office since its release on March 30.
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Ram is more concerned about doing justice to his character
Speaking on "Rangasthalam", Ram said that more than the film's commercial prospects, he was concerned about doing justice to his character and the era the story was set in. The film came as a breather for Telugu cinema, which had been reeling under back-to-back flops.
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Ram is now gearing up to reunite with Rajamouli
Ram is now gearing up to reunite with filmmaker SS Rajamouli, nine years after their magnum opus "Magadheera".
"I am really excited. I am so happy to be working with him again. I am sure it will be challenging and fun. He is still working on the script," Ram said.
Ram made his Bollywood debut with the remake of megastar Amitabh Bachchan's "Zanjeer".