New Delhi: Actor Ram Charan is riding high in the success of his film ‘RRR’, which has won awards and accolades internationally. The film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ is also nominated for Oscars 2023. The actor was seen walking barefoot at Hyderabad airport, reportedly leaving for the US ahead of Oscars 2023, to be held in March.
A video shows Ram donning an all-black kurta, pyjama, and stole paired with a black mask. Ram is walking barefoot as he is reportedly observing the Ayyappa Deeksha, 41 days of fasting, which highlights the significance of abstinence and austerity.
For the unversed, while observing the Ayyappa Deeksha, it is compulsory for devotees to observe the fast of 41 days before visiting the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. Devotees must wear a garland made of Tulsi or Rudraksha and not shave their beard or cut their hair during this period.
In 2022, Ram Charan was also spotted barefoot at Mumbai airport as he was observing the Ayyappa Deeksha then also.
The song 'Naatu Naatu' picturised on Ram and Jr NTR from filmmaker SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'RRR' has earned a Best Original Song Oscar nomination. The track has previously been feted with a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award earlier this year.
The actor had earlier revealed that he had a second-degree ligament tear before he shot for the song. Sharing his experience whilst filming for the song in Ukraine. Ram stated: "I had an injury on the set, off the camera. I had a ligament tear, my ACL tore. It was a second degree tear. I was off the set for three months. I was doing rehab, getting ready, and right after I came back we went straight to Ukraine to shoot the 'Naatu Naatu' song. I was scared to death whether I could pull it off."
Recently, Ram Charan and his wife Upasana announced they’re all set to enter parenthood.