DYK This Actor Wrote Dialogues on Allu Arjun’s Chest to Read Them on Sets
Recently, Jayaram spoke in an interview about his experience working in the film. He shared a funny moment from the sets;
The Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, which released a few years ago, became a massive blockbuster at the box office. The movie starred Allu Arjun in the lead role and featured Malayalam star Jayaram as his father. Jayaram’s role was very important to the story, and his performance received wide appreciation from both critics and audiences.
Recently, Jayaram spoke in an interview about his experience working in the film. He shared a funny moment from the sets. Jayaram openly admitted that he does not know Telugu. Even though he tried very hard to study and memorize the dialogues, he found it extremely difficult to remember them during shooting. Finally, he came up with a creative solution. He said that he wrote the dialogues on paper and stuck them on Allu Arjun’s forehead and chest. Jayaram then delivered his lines by reading them while looking at Allu Arjun. He added that Allu Arjun fully supported him and never made him feel uncomfortable.
He said, “I don't know Telugu, so no matter how much I studied the dialogue, I couldn't remember it. In the end, I wrote the dialogue on Allu Arjun's forehead and chest, stuck it on it, and said it while looking at it.”
In an older interview, Jayaram also spoke about his physical transformation for the film. He revealed that he lost nearly 12 kilograms in just two months to suit his role. According to him, this was not easy. He explained that he had gained weight earlier for other Malayalam films as some directors wanted him to look plump or have a slight belly for certain characters. Because of back-to-back projects, he could not focus on weight loss at that time.
When he finally got the opportunity to act in Allu Arjun’s film, Jayaram decided to take his fitness seriously. He followed strict discipline and focused only on intense cardio exercises twice a day. He also followed a controlled diet and avoided weight training. With dedication and consistency, he managed to shed 12 kilograms within two months.