Did Nagarjuna compared Brahmastra to Mahabharat, Ramayana TV Shows? Says "Brahmastra reminded me of those shows"
Recalling that he grew up watching ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’, Nagarjuna said, “I had seen in Maharabharata where they had used these astras in the war and that interested me. I also read a lot of Chitra Katha comics when I was young.”
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After making his mark in South Indian Cinema Industry, veteran actor Nagarjuna has been limelight for his role in Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. When it comes to Hindi films, veteran actor Nagarjuna says he always looks for an experience that satisfies his soul and it is the reason why he took up Brahmastra Part One: Shiva.
Notably, the actor returns to Hindi cinema after close to two decades with a cameo appearance in Ayan Mukerji-directed fantasy adventure epic, led by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
In an exclusive chat with news agency Press Trust of India, he shared his experience of working on his newest film and how it reminded him of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Recalling that he grew up watching ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’, Nagarjuna told PTI, “I had seen in Maharabharata where they had used these astras in the war and that interested me. I also read a lot of Chitra Katha comics when I was young.”
Nagarjuna shared how Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji narrated the script to him and within moments, he got a positive reply from him. "When he was telling me all these things, I was happy that somebody in India is making this. It took me back to all those memories. And it didn’t take long for me to say yes."
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Brahmastra hit the theatres on September 9 starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in lead roles. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy, and Shah Rukh Khan have also played a crucial role in the film. Till now, the film has minted over Rs 300 crores at a global level.