SS Rajamouli’s Unmade Film with Suriya and Karthi: A Missed Opportunity Before ‘RRR’?

Director SS Rajamouli, who elevated Indian cinema to a global level and became the country’s top director with ‘Baahubali,’ gained worldwide popularity with the film ‘RRR.’ The song “Naatu Naatu” from this film even won an Oscar, garnering accolades from all corners of the country. Currently, Rajamouli is busy launching a global-scale film ‘SSMB29‘ with Mahesh Babu. Amidst this, an intriguing piece of news about Rajamouli has surfaced. It is known that he initially considered making a film with Kollywood stars Suriya and his brother Karthi, and it was rumored to be ‘RRR.’ Let’s look into the details of this.

‘They Narrated the Story… It Didn’t Work Out’

Tamil star Karthi recently made interesting remarks in an interview. During the promotions for his next movie ‘Satyam Sundaram,’ Karthi, in an interview with director Gautham Menon, shared an intriguing past discussion. When Menon asked about acting alongside Suriya, Karthi revealed, “Suriya and I will act together if we get the right script. In the past, Director Rajamouli sir narrated a story to us. It was good but that movie didn’t work out.” This revelation has surprised movie lovers, prompting questions about how they could pass up a Rajamouli story. There is speculation that had that movie been made, Suriya and Karthi’s stardom might have seen a different trajectory.

The Story of ‘RRR’?

Netizens speculate that the movie Rajamouli planned with Suriya and Karthi might have been ‘RRR.’ They assume that initially, Rajamouli envisioned Suriya and Karthi in the roles later played by Ram Charan and Tarak. For various reasons, that version never progressed to filming. Telugu audiences believe that if Karthi and Suriya had starred in ‘RRR,’ it might not have achieved the same level of success. They note that while the action and drama of ‘RRR’ are highlights, the dance sequences also stood out, an area where Suriya and Karthi might have lagged behind Charan and Tarak.

Karthi as a Contender to Tarak!

Karthi’s latest film ‘Satyam Sundari’ is ready for release, where he stars alongside prominent actor Aravind Swamy. The film, directed by Prem Kumar C., who delivered the blockbuster ’96,’ is set to release worldwide on September 28. A teaser of the film was recently released and has captured attention. Karthi has also announced his next project, which will be produced under the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures as ‘Karthi 29.’ Details about the rest of the cast and technical team are expected to be released soon.

‘SSMB 29’ Shooting in December!

Ever since Rajamouli announced a film with Mahesh Babu, everyone has been eagerly waiting to see when the film will go on floors. In this context, there is news that an official update related to SSMB29 will be given on Rajamouli’s birthday. Regular shooting for the film is set to begin in December, with the first schedule starting in Germany. The film, set against an 18th-century backdrop featuring rare tribal communities, is creating strong buzz. An official announcement regarding this is expected soon.