Vallabhaneni Vamsi చుట్టూ ఉచ్చు బిగుస్తుందా..? | Off The Record

Jr NTR is currently immersed in high-profile projects like War 2, Prashanth Neel’s action-packed film, and the much-awaited Devara 2. However, a surprising update from Mumbai media is now turning heads across the industry. Reports suggest that Jr NTR might soon step into a role unlike any he’s done before—a powerful biopic on none other than the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke.

According to inside sources, the biopic is being planned on a massive scale, backed by none other than SS Rajamouli, his son Karthikeya, and Varun Gupta of Max Studios. The script is reportedly complete, and Jr NTR was so moved after hearing the narration that he immediately gave his nod of approval.

If this goes forward, it could mark a bold and transformative chapter in NTR’s acting journey. While he’s known for his mass-appeal roles and dynamic screen presence, portraying Dadasaheb Phalke—a man driven by vision, sacrifice, and relentless passion—will be a deeply emotional and challenging task. The story is far from commercial formula; it’s rooted in history, struggle, and cinematic legacy.

The Story of a Visionary

Born in 1870 as Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, Dadasaheb Phalke changed the course of Indian cinema by directing the nation’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. Over his lifetime, he made 95 films, laying the foundation for an industry that would grow to become one of the world’s largest.

His journey began as a photographer with the Archaeological Department in 1903, but everything changed after he watched The Life of Christ in 1910. Inspired and determined, he sold all his property, studied filmmaking books, and traveled to London to buy a camera for five pounds. With sheer determination and support from his wife Saraswati Bai, who even sold her jewelry to fund his dream, Phalke made a short film to raise capital and eventually collected ₹10,000 to begin his legendary filmmaking journey.

A Bittersweet Legacy

Despite his monumental contribution to Indian cinema, Phalke’s final years were marked by tragedy. He lived in poverty, without even a proper home for six years, and eventually passed away due to illness—largely unrecognized and unsung at the time of his death.

This potential biopic, if brought to life with the right vision and depth, could become one of the most emotionally powerful and career-defining films for Jr NTR. It offers a rare opportunity to blend cinematic grandeur with historical significance—celebrating not just a filmmaker, but the very birth of Indian cinema.