A Tough Phase, One Strong Bond: NTR on Karthikeya

NTR reveals Karthikeya’s support during his tough phase

NTR’s speech at the Don’t Trouble The Trouble pre-release event turned personal when he opened up about his bond with Karthikeya. Instead of restricting himself to praising the film, the actor recalled a difficult phase in his career and revealed how Karthikeya stood by him when things were not going well.

NTR said Karthikeya supported him when some of his films were failing and he was unsure about what to do next. That support, he explained, is one reason he considers Karthikeya like a younger brother.

NTR also went back to his early days in the industry, recalling the loneliness he felt when nobody attended the launch of his first film. Over the years, his association with Rajamouli brought the director’s family and the Keeravani family closer to him, eventually becoming like an extended family.

He also credited Karthikeya for standing behind Rajamouli’s ambitious journey, including Baahubali and RRR.

What made the speech stand out was the personal history behind NTR’s words. A professional relationship that began with Student No. 1 25 years ago has evolved into a bond that NTR now describes in deeply personal terms.

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