Hyderabad: Following the success of Baahubali, filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli's epic RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, captured global attention, even making its mark at the Oscars. The song Naatu Naatu from the film made history as the first song from an Indian film to win an Oscar for Best Original Song, adding to the film's international acclaim.

RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, was a global hit, creating ripples across the world, including in Hollywood. As the icing on the cake, the song Naatu Naatu made history as the first song from an Indian film to win an Oscar for Best Original Song, further boosting the film's international reputation.

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Beyond the accolades, it was the stellar performances by Ram Charan and Jr. NTR that truly garnered global recognition. Ram Charan had already confirmed that he had secured a Hollywood project, promising an announcement soon.

Now, it seems Jr. NTR may be heading for his Hollywood debut as well. Speculation has been growing, with fans of the ‘Young Tiger’ drawing confidence from the words of none other than Superman director James Gunn.

In an interview, the acclaimed director of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Suicide Squad spoke highly of Jr. NTR, further fuelling speculation of a potential Hollywood collaboration.

James Gunn expressed, "I would love to work with that hero from RRR who jumps out of the cage with the tigers and other animals. It would be great working with him." Gunn made these comments while referring to RRR, the film that helped bring Jr. NTR to international prominence.

This statement has since gone viral, with Jr. NTR's fans widely sharing the video on social media. Many fans are now eagerly anticipating Jr. NTR’s eventual Hollywood breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Jr. NTR's next major project is War 2, where he will be seen alongside Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan. His last release, Devara: Part 1, also starring Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, reportedly grossed over ₹500 crores at the box office, emerging as a major hit.

In other news, S.S. Rajamouli’s next film, starring Mahesh Babu, is expected to begin shooting soon. The project, reportedly a globetrotting action adventure made on a budget of over ₹1000 crores, is also expected to feature Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj.

As Jr. NTR's international career continues to grow, the world will be watching closely for his next big move, with Hollywood now seemingly within reach for the versatile actor.