The first teaser of Jr NTR’s next film, Jai Lava Kusa, is out. For the look of it, it is evident that NTR plays a character who venerates Ravana.
The 45-second teaser introduces NTR in a menacing avatar and he idolizes Raavan, giving his character a certain edge and also piquing the interest of audiences who are left to wonder if it’s a grey-shaded character or not. It’s also revealed that the character speaks with a stutter. The teaser clocked over 5 million digital views overnight and has been well received by fans and non-fans alike.
Jai Lava Kusa teaser: Jr NTR’s new avatar Jai reminds us of an ‘asura’ set to destroy. The man worship Raavan and is headstrong, stubborn and is ready to rule the screen. First look poster of Jai Lava Kusa has generated a positive buzz and much hype among the audience.Ongoing reports suggest that the movie is slated for release on 21st September.
The actor shared the first look from his film on his Twitter account with a caption that reads, “Here is #JaiLavaKusaFirstLook pic.twitter.com/8Z4uk1KO5y. He then retweeted another look from the film. In the second poster, JR NTR is raising his hands and you can notice that one of his hands is chained to something that looks like an iron rod. A close look at the picture will reveal that NTR has kohled eyes, which makes him look a lot more intense and hot. Here again the backdrop is a Ravan’s statute. It looks like it’s the occasion of Dussera and the first look seems to be from a crucial part in the film.
The field where Jr NTR has alighted, has a massive statue of Ravana, of the kind you set fire to during Dussehra, but our hero pays obeisance before it.
Then, he proceeds to his real business of the day, making quick work of the baddies there, before delivering the punchline: “To kill that Ravana, you had to cross the ocean. But to kill this Ravana, you need an ocean of courage.”
The film is directed by Bobby (KS Ravindra) and the music for the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film produced under his home banner N. T. R. Arts by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram also stars Nivetha Thomas and Rashi Khanna in the lead role. Recently, Bollywood actor Ronit Roy was confirmed as the antagonist for the film. While CK Muraleedharan cranks the camera, the screenplay is by Bobby and Kona Venkat.
Watch the teaser for Jai Lava Kusa here.