Director VN Aditya has shared an emotional memory about late actor Uday Kiran, revealing details about their last conversation just days before the actor’s tragic death. Speaking about the impact of Attarintiki Daredi becoming an industry hit, VN Aditya said Uday Kiran was genuinely happy to see a strong family entertainer connect so deeply with audiences. According to the director, the success of the film reignited Uday Kiran’s interest in doing meaningful, value-driven cinema that could appeal to families and the mass audience alike.
VN Aditya recalled that just six days before Uday Kiran died by suicide, the actor had called him with a clear request. He asked the director to write a story on the lines of Attarintiki Daredi, with strong family emotions and relatable values at its core. The director said Uday Kiran was hopeful about making a comeback with a film that would reconnect him with the audience who once loved him for his boy-next-door image and emotional performances. However, before VN Aditya could even begin developing the story, the tragic news of Uday Kiran’s death left the industry and fans in shock.
Reflecting on Uday Kiran’s career trajectory, VN Aditya expressed that the actor may have taken a wrong turn by moving away from the family-oriented roles that had initially brought him fame. He felt that choosing action-driven projects like Jai Sriram did not align with the image and strengths that audiences associated with Uday Kiran. The director noted that Uday Kiran had a natural connect with emotional and family entertainers, and staying closer to that space might have helped him sustain his career in a more positive direction.
Uday Kiran, who rose to fame with a series of romantic and family dramas in the early 2000s, was once considered one of the most promising young stars in Telugu cinema. His sudden demise continues to be remembered as one of the most heartbreaking moments in the industry. VN Aditya’s reflections have once again brought attention to the pressures actors face in reinventing themselves and the importance of choosing roles that align with their strengths and audience expectations.
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