Jan 2, 2024, 06:21 AM IST

7 blockbusters rejected by Jr NTR

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Dil was first offered to Jr NTR, however, he rejected the film as he reportedly thought playing a student again was monotony at that time.

Kick was first offered to Jr NTR who reportedly rejected the film as he had some apprehensions after Surender Reddy's last two films, Ashok and Athidi didn't fare too well at the box office 

Bhadra was reportedly written keeping in mind Allu Arjun, however, after he rejected the offer, the film was offered to Jr NTR who also turned down the film. It then went to Ravi Teja

Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu was reportedly first offered to Jr NTR who couldn't come on board for various reasons

According to reports, Jr NTR was offered Karthi's role in Oopiri, but he rejected the offer as the film had scenes where he had to touch Nagarjuna's feet and he thought his fans won't like it

Allu Arjun's blockbuster, Arya was reportedly first offered to Jr NTR, however, he rejected the film due to unknown reasons

Athanokkade was reportedly first offered to Jr NTR, however, after reading the script, he suggested Nandamuri Kalyanram's name 

Jr NTR will be next seen in Koratala Siva's Devara: Part 1

The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan and is scheduled to hit the theatres this year.