Is Teja Sajja’s latest offering, “Hanuman,” the modern-day equivalent of “Magadheera”? Comparing the two films, it’s hard to miss the striking similarities. Just as “Magadheera” marked Ram Charan’s second lead role, “Hanuman” is Teja’s third venture in the spotlight. Both actors were relatively fresh faces in the industry when their respective movies hit the screens, and both productions boasted heavy usage of VFX.
Despite the elaborate visual effects in both films, both Ram Charan in “Magadheera” and Teja in “Hanuman” managed to strike a chord with audiences through their performances. They drew viewers into the narrative, eliciting empathy for the protagonist. The monumental success of both films took the industry by surprise, with both hitting the mark squarely. While there have been numerous blockbuster movies, achieving the level of success seen with “Magadheera” and now “Hanuman,” with its trajectory towards a 300 crore box office collection, is truly exceptional.
Looking ahead, the question arises: Will Teja Sajja strategically navigate his career path and ascend to the heights reached by Ram Charan? As the echoes of “Magadheera” reverberate in “Hanuman,” it remains to be seen whether Teja will follow in the footsteps of his predecessor and carve out a similar legacy in the realm of Telugu cinema.
