During a recent group interview for Andhra King Taluka promotions, Ram Pothineni surprised fans by revealing an interesting detail from his early days in cinema. He shared that “Ustaad” wasn’t the first moniker associated with him—his fans had once given him a different title. However, he eventually stopped using it after “another star” began adopting the same tag consistently in films and credits.
While Ram didn’t reveal the name, social media quickly went into speculation mode, with many assuming he was subtly referring to Allu Arjun. Fans recalled that Ram was briefly addressed as “Stylish Star” after a few early hits—around the period when Allu Arjun, too, began using the title.
Allu Arjun’s supporters countered this narrative, clarifying that he was actually credited as “Style Star” in Bunny (2005), which released a year before Ram debuted with Devadas in 2006. They argue that “Style Star” and “Stylish Star” are different and insist that Allu Arjun never adopted a tag from anyone.
Despite the chatter, both stars have clearly evolved in their branding. Ram now proudly carries the title “Ustaad Ram Pothineni,” while Allu Arjun has long transitioned to the widely popular “Icon Star.”
