Top Telugu actors who rejected S.S. Rajamouli’s films
Director S.S. Rajamouli is one of India’s most successful filmmakers. His movies bring global recognition making him a dream director for many actors. However some stars have surprisingly turned down his offers. Let’s look at a few of them and their reasons.
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Balakrishna Rejected Simhadri
Rajamouli initially approached Balakrishna for Simhadri but he declined. The role later went to Jr. NTR and the film became a massive blockbuster. Balakrishna missed a golden opportunity to be part of this iconic success.
Pawan Kalyan Turned Down Vikramarkudu
Rajamouli wanted Pawan Kalyan to play the lead in Vikramarkudu and met him multiple times for discussions. However Pawan was uninterested and the role went to Ravi Teja. The film turned out to be a career-defining success for Ravi Teja.
John Abraham Declined Baahubali
John Abraham was considered for the role of Bhallaladeva in Baahubali. However, he was hesitant to act in a regional-language film and rejected the offer. The role eventually went to Rana Daggubati who received immense praise for his performance.
Mohanlal Said No to Kattappa’s Role
The legendary actor Mohanlal was offered the role of Kattappa in Baahubali but declined due to his busy schedule. The role later went to Satyaraj who delivered a memorable performance.
Sridevi Rejected Baahubali
Rajamouli wanted Sridevi to portray Rajamata Sivagami, but her high remuneration demand led him to cast Ramya Krishnan instead. Ramya’s performance became a major highlight of the film.
Trisha Refused Maryada Ramanna
Trisha was offered the female lead in Maryada Ramanna opposite Sunil. Fearing that working with a comedian might impact her career, she turned down the role which was later played by Saloni.
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