Two of the biggest names from the South film fraternity, Ram Charan and Jr NTR have known each other for many years now
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Two South stalwarts
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These two were considered rivals for a long time because of their families. Both of them come from influential film backgrounds
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However, things changed for better as both of them were roped in for SS Rajamouli's magnum opus, RRR
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RRR
Recently, Ram Charan admitted that there was a competition between the two. Although, he added that it was a healthy competition
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Healthy rivalry
During a recent interaction with the Golden Globes, the Acharya actor revealed that RRR became a medium for the two to announce to the world that they are friends
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Killed the rumor mills
He further added that he and Jr NTR have always tried to help each other and understand each other’s mental and physical states during the shoot
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Having each other's back
Ram Charan disclosed that there is a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie between them
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A sense of brotherhood
The Rangasthalam star was also quoted saying that once a family gathering is over, even his cousins are his competition
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Competition within the family
While Jr NTR belongs to the legendary family of NTR, Ram Charan is a part of the influential Konidela clan
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Influential film families
For the unversed, Ram Charan played the role of Alluri Sitarama Raju in RRR, whereas Jr NTR was seen as Komaram Bheem