Shriya Saran ditched family event for SS Rajamouli’s RRR: ‘Leave wedding, run to Hyderabad’

Shriya Saran has been enjoying the success of her latest film, Drishyam: The Conclusion, which marked the end of the Drishyam thriller franchise. The actress is known for her work with several renowned figures in the South Indian film industry, including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and Ajay Devgn. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Shriya Saran reminisced about her experiences working with these celebrated personalities and the lessons she learned from them.

Reflecting on her career, Shriya Saran shared that she had approached director S Shankar, who had written a film, to express her desire to work together. A few months later, S Shankar invited her to the movie's muhurat ceremony, where she met Rajinikanth and was told, "Meet your co-star, Rajinikanth." Rajinikanth, according to Shriya, taught her the importance of staying grounded despite success and failure, emphasizing the need to remain level-headed after a film flops. Her advice from the legendary actor proved invaluable in her career journey.

Shriya Saran also recalled working with filmmaker SS Rajamouli on RRR, mentioning that she had auditioned for a cameo alongside Ajay Devgn during her cousin's wedding in Jaipur. She had to leave the wedding procession at 5 AM, not even sleeping the entire night, to start shooting the next day. Shriya Saran's experience working with Rajamouli on RRR was a memorable one, as she appreciated the warm atmosphere on set and the camaraderie among the cast and crew, who dined together every day.