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Ram Charan, Allu Arjun 'end years of distance', share emotional hug at grandmother’s funeral; watch
Tollywood Icon Star Allu Arjun’s grandmother, Allu Kanakaratnam, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 30, at the age of 94. While her demise left the family and fans in mourning, what caught everyone’s attention was the unexpected reunion of cousins Ram Charan and Allu Arjun. After years of reported estrangement, the two were seen embracing each other during the funeral rites, a moment that quickly became the talk of the internet.
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Tollywood Mega Powerstar Ram Charan was in Mysore filming Buchi Babu Sana’s upcoming project Peddi when the news of Allu Arjun's grandmother’s passing reached him. Without a second thought, the RRR actor cancelled his shoot and flew back to Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, he headed straight to the residence of Allu Aravind, where the mortal remains were kept.
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A video from the gathering surfaced online, showing Ram Charan warmly hugging Allu Arjun and his father, producer Allu Aravind.
Both actors appeared visibly emotional, with Charan also offering his respects to the late Allu Kanakaratnam. The heartfelt moment between the cousins, long thought to be distant, struck a chord with fans across social media.
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Though bonded by family ties, Allu Aravind and Chiranjeevi being brothers-in-law, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun had reportedly not been on speaking terms for nearly two decades. The fallout was said to have stemmed from a misunderstanding involving actress Neha Sharma, who was at one point linked to both stars. While neither ever addressed the rumours publicly, the alleged rift kept the cousins apart for years.
Now, their reunion at such an emotional juncture has given fans hope that the once-estranged stars may rebuild their bond.
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