SS Rajamouli declares THIS character as his favorite in ‘Premalu’

At the success meet of the Telugu version of the Malayalam blockbuster 'Premalu,' director S. S. Rajamouli showered praise on the film and revealed Aadi as his favorite character.

The event also saw Rajamouli congratulating the lead actors Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, and Shyam Mohan, while expressing envy for the Malayalam film industry's consistent ability to unearth new talents.

Despite his initial disinterest when approached about bringing 'Premalu' to Telugu audiences, Rajamouli confessed that he found himself thoroughly entertained after watching the film in theatres. The director, known for his love for the action genre, commended the film's writer for its humor and lauded Sangeeth's portrayal of his character.

Expressing admiration for Mamitha Baiju's energetic performance, Rajamouli shared his hopes for her to attain the acclaim achieved by Girija in 'Geethanjali' or Sai Pallavi. Despite underestimating Naslen's performance initially, the director was pleasantly surprised after experiencing the film, praising the actor for his role.

However, the highlight of Rajamouli's praise was reserved for the character Aadi, played by Shyam Mohan. The director expressed appreciation for Shyam's portrayal of an IT professional's mannerisms, declaring Aadi as his favorite character in 'Premalu.'

Meanwhile, Rajamouli also said that the Malayalam film industry is the best in producing better actors.