Films rejected by Jr NTR

Director Koratala Siva wanted Jr NTR to play the protagonist in the film, but Mahesh Babu eventually took the role, earning widespread praise for his portrayal of a man determined to give back to his village

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Jr NTR turned down this romantic drama, which later became a breakthrough film for Allu Arjun, making him an overnight sensation with its unique love triangle.

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Jr NNTR passed on this high-octane thriller, which later went to Ram Charan, who impressed audiences with his dual-role performance. Credit: IMDb.

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NTR opted out of this romantic drama, which later became a commercial success for Nithiin, establishing him as a popular actor in Telugu cinema. Credit: IMDb

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NTR rejected this heartwarming film, inspired by The Intouchables, which eventually went to Karthi, who was lauded for his emotional performance alongside Nagarjuna.

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