Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar Jr. NTR, who recently impressed everyone with his performance in the movie Devara, has now set his sights on Hollywood. Specifically, he wants to join the Marvel universe. In a recent interview, Jr NTR shared his excitement at the opportunity to work with Marvel and mentioned that Iron Man is one of his favorite heroes.
Jr NTR’s love for Iron Man
While promoting his latest film Devara, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Jr. NTR spoke about his dream to be a part of Marvel. He said: “I’ve always loved Iron Man because he’s a regular guy with no superpowers, but he’s still a hero. It shows that anyone can be a superhero with the right mindset.” This admiration for Iron Man shows how much Jr NTR relates to the character’s human qualities.
A personal dream
But for Jr NTR, this dream is not just about his career. It’s also about making his kids proud. “My kids love Marvel,” he said. “If I had the chance to be a part of that world, it would be such a proud moment for them. I want to see that joy in their eyes.” Jr NTR and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi have two sons – Abhay Ram and Nandamuri Bhargava Ram – both of whom are big fans of Marvel.
Hollywood talk
Although Jr NTR is yet to officially meet anyone from Marvel, he remains hopeful. He has already had some discussions with Hollywood directors while promoting RRR in the US, showing that he is serious about exploring opportunities in the West.
Indian actors go global
Jr NTR is not the first Indian actor to show interest in Hollywood. Stars like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone and Dhanush have already made their mark in Hollywood and Jr NTR could be next. As Indian cinema continues to grow globally, his potential entry into Marvel would be a huge moment for Indian fans everywhere.
