The Films Prabhas Rejected, Jr. NTR Made Legendary

Did you know some of Jr. NTR’s biggest blockbusters were first offered to Prabhas? Let’s dive into the movies Prabhas rejected, which later became iconic hits for Jr. NTR!.

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Simhadri

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Brindavanam

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Oosaravelli

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