Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Shriya Saran Recalls Leaving Wedding to Join Rajamouli’s RRR
Shriya Saran talked about lessons she learned while making films with famous actors and directors.
She said she left her cousin’s wedding in Jaipur to go to Hyderabad for a part in RRR.
She worked with director SS Rajamouli and played Ajay Devgn’s wife in some scenes.
Rajinikanth told her that films can be hits or flops, so she should stay calm and keep going.
Chiranjeevi told her to make her own dance style instead of copying someone else.
Shriya also said she was happy that Awarapan 2 did well.
She remembered that the first Awarapan did not meet box-office expectations, which was difficult for the people involved.
Shriya Saran said she left her cousin’s wedding celebrations in Jaipur to travel overnight to Hyderabad for an RRR audition and filming.
Saran appeared in RRR as Ajay Devgn’s wife in flashback scenes, and described working with director SS Rajamouli as an opportunity she did not want to miss.
She recalled Rajinikanth advising her to stay grounded through hits and flops and to focus on recovering after setbacks.
Saran said Chiranjeevi encouraged her to develop her own dance style rather than imitate his.
She also discussed Awarapan 2, saying she was happy with its reception while recalling the disappointment when the first film did not meet box-office expectations.
- Who
- Actor Shriya Saran, discussing her work with SS Rajamouli, Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi.
- What
- Saran recounted leaving a family wedding to audition for and work on RRR, and shared career lessons and reflections on other films.
- When
- During an interview with SCREEN; the article does not give an interview date.
- Where
- She travelled from a cousin’s wedding in Jaipur to Hyderabad for RRR.
- Why
- She said she did not want to miss the opportunity to work with SS Rajamouli.
Expectations for Awarapan
Box-office outcome
First film’s reception
Expectations for Awarapan
Saran said people told her they liked Awarapan.
Box-office outcome
She said its box-office numbers did not reflect that response and that the experience was difficult.
- RRR role
- Saran played Ajay Devgn’s wife in the film’s flashback portions.
- Wedding location
- Jaipur
- RRR destination
- Hyderabad
- Earlier Rajamouli film
- Chatrapathi (2005), Saran’s first film with Rajamouli.
- Rajinikanth’s advice
- Stay level-headed through success and failure, and value getting back up after a setback.
- Chiranjeevi’s advice
- Develop a personal dance style rather than imitate another actor.
- Awarapan 2
- Saran said she was happy the sequel turned out well and discussed the first film’s box-office disappointment.