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Shriya Saran recalls leaving her cousin’s wedding midway to shoot for SS Rajamouli’s RRR.
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News18•10-10-2026, 14:14
How Shriya Saran Left Her Cousin Wedding Midway For SS Rajamouli RRR
  • •Shriya Saran left her cousin's wedding celebrations in Jaipur midway after receiving an urgent call to join SS Rajamouli's RRR.
  • •The actress caught a 5 AM flight to Hyderabad without sleeping all night to report for the project the very next day.
  • •Initially told it was just for a script reading and look test, she was immediately asked to begin shooting upon arrival.
  • •Shriya played the wife of Ajay Devgn's character in the film's flashback sequences, marking her second collaboration with Rajamouli after Chatrapathi.
  • •She recalled fond memories of the set culture, including shared lunches with homemade food brought by Rajamouli's wife, Rama.

Key Questions Answered

Shriya was attending her cousin’s wedding celebrations in Jaipur when she received a sudden call asking her to report for the project the very next day. She left the wedding procession immediately and caught a 5 AM flight to Hyderabad without sleeping all night.

Shriya played the wife of Ajay Devgn’s character in RRR, appearing in the flashback sequences that establish his story.

Jr NTR advised Shriya that if Rajamouli wanted a specific shot, she should give it to him as soon as possible, highlighting the filmmaker's precise vision for his scenes.