Jr NTR, one of South India’s biggest stars, has always been known for his powerful on-screen presence, but what many may not know is that he doesn’t believe in preparation. This instinctive approach to acting has worked wonders in his home industry, but it left filmmaker Ayan Mukerji a little rattled when they began working together on War 2. Ayan, who directed Brahmastra and is known for his meticulous pre-shoot preparations, was taken by surprise when Jr NTR revealed that he relies solely on his gut instincts as an actor.
During a recent promotional interview for Devara and Jigra, Jr NTR sat down with Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar, who’s involved with both projects—he’s presenting the Telugu actioner Devara and producing Alia’s Jigra. The RRR star shared some humorous insights into his working style, which has often made his co-creators a little nervous, including Ayan. A post shared by Jr NTR (@jrntr) Jr NTR candidly explained that his disdain for prepping stems from the chaotic yet productive working environment of South Indian cinema, where last-minute changes are the norm.
“Too much prep doesn’t give you the chance to explore yourself,” Jr NTR said, highlighting the spontaneity that defines his acting process. He described how South Indian film sets thrive on last-minute chaos. “The prints have to go tomorrow, but the team is still asking for one extra hour to make changes in the edit.
The clock is ticking, the prints have to be delivered, but we’re s.