Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Sridevi and NTR's Controversial Age-Gap Romance in Vetagaadu
Sridevi was a young actress who starred in a film called Vetagaadu when she was just 16 years old.
She acted opposite NTR, who was 56 years old at the time.
This was unusual because NTR had previously played her grandfather in another movie.
Despite the big age difference, their film was a big hit.
Sridevi went on to become a famous actress in Indian cinema, while NTR became a politician.
Sadly, Sridevi passed away in 2018 due to an accident.
Sridevi was 16 and NTR was 56 when they starred together in Vetagaadu in 1979.
NTR had previously played Sridevi's grandfather in the film Badi Panthulu (1972).
Vetagaadu was a blockbuster hit despite the significant age gap between the lead actors.
Sridevi became a renowned actress in Indian cinema and passed away in 2018.
NTR entered politics and served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Sridevi and NTR
- What
- Controversial age-gap romance in the film Vetagaadu
- When
- 1979
- Where
- Telugu cinema
- Why
- To explore a romantic storyline despite the significant age difference
Critics of Age-Gap Casting
Supporters of Vetagaadu
Age Difference
Critics of Age-Gap Casting
Critics argue that the 40-year age gap between Sridevi and NTR was inappropriate and exploitative.
Supporters of Vetagaadu
Supporters believe the film was a successful romantic drama that transcended age differences.
- Sridevi's Age in Vetagaadu
- 16 years
- NTR's Age in Vetagaadu
- 56 years
- Year of Vetagaadu Release
- 1979
- Sridevi's Previous Role with NTR
- Granddaughter in Badi Panthulu (1972)
- Sridevi's Death
- February 24, 2018
- NTR's Political Career
- Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (three terms)
- NTR's Death
- 1996
- Sridevi's Family
- Husband Boney Kapoor, daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor