Director Srikanth Odela is currently busy completing the final work on Nani’s highly anticipated film The Paradise. Despite his packed schedule, the filmmaker recently took some time to promote the movie alongside its antagonist, Raghav Juyal.
During a special interview filmed inside a car, Odela opened up about a personal memory involving star hero Ram Charan. His revelation about a gift from the actor has now caught the attention of movie fans.
A Gift From the Last Day of Rangasthalam
Srikanth Odela recalled an interesting incident from his days as an assistant director on Sukumar’s Rangasthalam. He was part of the film’s production team and was specifically involved in handling the costume department.
According to Odela, something memorable happened on the final day of the film’s shoot. Ram Charan contacted him and presented him with a special locket.
The Locket Had a Special Connection
The gift was not an ordinary piece of jewellery. Odela revealed that the locket had been designed for Ram Charan by Megastar Chiranjeevi in Chennai.
Charan eventually decided to give the locket to Srikanth Odela, turning it into a meaningful keepsake from an important phase of the director’s career.
Odela Has Never Taken It Off
What makes the story even more special is that Odela has continued to wear the locket ever since Ram Charan gave it to him. The director revealed that he has never removed it, showing just how much sentimental value the gift holds for him.
For Odela, the locket is more than just an accessory. It serves as a reminder of his early days in the film industry and his time working on Rangasthalam.
Ram Charan Had Forgotten About the Gift
Interestingly, the story took an unexpected turn when Srikanth Odela recently met Ram Charan. During their conversation, the director brought up the locket and reminded the actor about the gift.
To Odela’s surprise, Ram Charan did not remember giving him the locket.
The unexpected revelation added a light-hearted twist to what is otherwise a deeply personal memory for the The Paradise director.
From Assistant Director to Filmmaker
Srikanth Odela’s journey from working behind the scenes as an assistant director to becoming one of the promising filmmakers in Telugu cinema makes the story even more meaningful.
His association with Rangasthalam remains an important chapter in his career, and the locket gifted by Ram Charan has stayed with him throughout his journey.
Today, Odela is gearing up for the release of The Paradise, starring Nani, with Raghav Juyal playing the antagonist. His personal story about the locket has given fans another glimpse into the director’s journey before he stepped into the spotlight himself.
