At a time when Bigg Boss Telugu has entered its final stage with actress Diksha Panth’s recent elimination, host Junior NTR has made an interesting revelation. The popular South Indian actor is all set to star in the biggest Telugu release Jai Lava Kusa. Directed by K S Ravindra aka Bobby, the film will hit the cinemas on September 21. Prior to its release, main lead Junior NTR revealed Jai Lava Kusa took a toll on his emotional and physical well-being. It was Bigg Boss Telugu that helped the South sensation to handle the film’s effect on his personal life, Junior NTR said.
In Jai Lava Kusa, the actor plays all the three titular roles. While Lava and Kusa are also the vital part of the story, it is Jai who has grabbed the most attention. In an interview with Indian Express, the actor revealed how that Bigg Boss Telugu helped him to handle Jai’s impact on his personal life.
“In Bigg Boss Telugu, I had to be myself not Jai. So, every weekend when I went to the television show, it helped me to get back to my real self. Otherwise, some characters are very demanding physically and mentally,” Junior NTR was quoted as saying to the leading daily.
Furthermore, Junior NTR revealed as to who inspired him to play three different roles in the film. “My grandfather’s performance in three contrasting roles in Daana Veera Soora and how he switched between characters so convincingly, inspired me to do this film. Yes, it was very difficult,” added the actor.
Latest buzz also suggests that for Jai Lava Kusa, Jr NTR had to go through as many as 70 costume changes on the sets.
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