In the world of cinema, every star has a unique judgment when it comes to selecting films. It's quite common for a film rejected by one star to become a blockbuster with another. Tollywood icon star Allu Arjun also missed out on a massive hit, which later turned into an industry blockbuster for Bollywood's macho star, Salman Khan. Wondering which movie this is? It’s none other than Bajrangi Bhaijaan! 🕊️
🎥 The film's producer, Uday Vani, initially approached Allu Arjun with the script of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. At the time, Bunny (as Allu Arjun is affectionately called) was already a well-recognized stylish hero in Tollywood and had his hands full with projects. Also, his focus was entirely on the South Indian film industry, so he felt that doing a Bollywood movie at that point might not be the right move. Thus, he politely declined the offer. Following this, the story was taken to Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth, who also turned it down, citing his busy schedule and saying that the story wasn't a good fit for him. 🛑
🎬 After Allu Arjun and Rajinikanth declined, director Kabir Khan finally took the script to Salman Khan. The storyline of Bajrangi Bhaijaan deeply impressed Salman, and he immediately agreed to star in the movie. The rest, as they say, is history. The movie quickly went on floors, was released, and became a massive blockbuster hit. Released in 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan grossed over ₹960 crore worldwide, making it a landmark film in Salman Khan's career. Not just that, the title "Bhaijaan" became synonymous with Salman after this film. 💰
🎭 Upon learning this, Allu Arjun fans expressed a bit of disappointment, imagining what could have been. They believe that if Bunny had played the lead role in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, it would have been a milestone in his career. But as fate would have it, Salman Khan made the role his own, and the rest is cinematic history!
