Jr NTR says he wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is inspired by Iron Man: ‘It’d be such a proud moment for the kids’
Telugu superstar Jr NTR, who continues to bask in the glory of SS Rajamouli's RRR, has set his sights on Hollywood, specifically the Marvel universe. In a recent interview, the actor expressed his desire to join the Marvel family, citing Iron Man as a personal inspiration.
Jr NTR is promoting his recent ghrelease, the Koratala Siva directorial Devara, also starring Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. When asked about his Hollywood ambitions, which the actor had first spoken about while promoting RRR in the US, Jr NTR told Associate Press, "I've always said that I'd love being a part of the Marvel world, because Marvel, for me, is very special. Iron Man is definitely one of my favourite charctrers, because you don't need to have super powers, you don't need to be god to have powers, you know, he is just a human being. With the kind of mind he has, it's so simple that everybody is a superhero. You, me, we all are. So, Marvel is something very exiting for me and I'd definitely like to be a part of the Marvel world."
But what drives Jr NTR's ambition is more than just professional; it's personal. He wants his children to be proud of him. "Because, for me, my kids love Marvel too. If I am placed in the Marvel world, it'd be such a proud moment for them. I want to really see that in their eyes." Jr NTR and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi have two sons -- Abhay Ram and Nandamuri Bhargava Ram.
While no official meetings have taken place yet, Jr NTR remains hopeful. When asked if he's met anyone from Marvel, the actor said, "Not yet, I am hoping for it."
Jr NTR's interest in Marvel aligns with the growing global appeal of Indian cinema, with Indian actors like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Dhanush venturing into Hollywood. In fact, while promoting RRR in Hollywood, the actor had revealed that he had been having meetings with a few filmmakers there.
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