‘Born to be a star’ declares the cover page of the Indian edition of People magazine about Tollywood’s new star Ram Charan Tej. The son of mega star Chiranjeevi has finally come out of his father’s shadow and delivered the biggest blockbuster of 2009.
The first south Indian star to be featured on the cover page of People magazine says,”It is good to be on the cover page of the magazine. The story is straight from the heart and my fans will get to know the real Charan Tej.” Talking about his latest release, the young star says that he is extremely satisfied with the response and is looking forward to the release of Magadheera in Tamil due next month. “My dad was extremely happy with my performance and gave me a hug after he saw the film,” added the star son.
Son of the legendary star turned politician, there is bound to be comparison with the larger than life image of his father. “I can never match up to my dad’s charisma that he is built over a span of 30 years,” says the actor.
His next movie will be directed by Bhaskar the Bommarillu fame and will paired with Genelia. The movie titled Orange will showcase Charan Tej in a completely different avatar. “My role in Magadheera demanded a wild and old-fashioned look. Orange is a love story where I play an urban youth. I can just be myself in this role,” says Charan shedding light on his role.
Talking about his fit and sculpted body, he advises all to workout at least five times a week. “I have been relaxing for a month now. I will have to be back in shape for my next role,” says the star, who is ready to face the camera for his next movie.
The movie Magadheera has caught the attention of Bollywood too. “I will work in Hindi movies if I come across an interesting subject. But I have loads to achieve for my people and fans down south,” says Charan Tej. The new star of Tollywood says that he would prefer to work in mainstream movies that are made for masses rather than starring in the so-called art flicks. “I don’t believe in any philosophy, I take life as it comes,” signs off Ram Charan Tej.
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