Aamir, Salman are idols for today’s actors: Ram Charan

TIL Desk Bollywood/ Telugu star Ram Charan believes Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have inspired actors across the country to opt for stories that are both commercial and content-driven. Ram, who is riding high on the success of his latest outing, “Rangasthalam”, says he is trying to follow the footsteps of Bollywood stars.

“‘Dangal’ and ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ both these movies have motivated a lot of actors, filmmakers and producers. Earlier, we used to differentiate, but today there is a blend of critically-acclaimed and commercial hits.

“These two (actors) are biggest examples for today’s generation. We get confidence when we see our idols — Aamir and Salman — do this. As the next generation we should up the bar and try to follow them,” Ram told.

“Rangasthalam”, a period drama set against a village backdrop in the 1980’s, features Ram as Chitti Babu, a partially deaf, light-hearted and jolly villager. Critics have hailed his performance in the film as his career best. The movie, directed by Sukumar, has grossed over Rs 200 crore at the box office since its release on March 30.