Ram Charan's Thoughtful Gift to Srikanth Odela Surfaces Years Later
Srikanth Odela reveals how Ram Charan gifted him a special locket during Rangasthalam, a gesture that has now become a talking point among Telugu cinema fans.
Dumtika Editorial
September 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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Key Highlights
- Srikanth Odela received a locket from Ram Charan during Rangasthalam shoot
- The locket was originally designed for Ram Charan by Chiranjeevi in Chennai
- Odela has worn the locket ever since receiving it, highlighting its significance
- The story has generated buzz among Telugu cinema fans online
Srikanth Odela, currently busy with the final stages of Nani's film The Paradise, recently opened up about a memorable gesture from Ram Charan during the making of Rangasthalam. While promoting The Paradise alongside antagonist Raghav Juyal, Odela shared this personal story in a candid interview that has since caught the attention of Telugu cinema fans online.
Back when Rangasthalam was being filmed, Srikanth Odela worked as an assistant director under Sukumar, specifically handling the costume department. On the last day of the shoot, Ram Charan called Odela aside and presented him with a unique locket. This locket was originally designed for Ram Charan by his father, Megastar Chiranjeevi, in Chennai. Odela revealed, "I haven’t removed it ever since Charan gifted it to me."
The director also recounted a recent meeting with Ram Charan, where he brought up the locket. To Odela’s surprise, Ram Charan had completely forgotten about the gift, highlighting how meaningful the gesture was for the recipient even years later. The story has sparked conversation among netizens, with many expressing admiration for the bond between the two and the tradition of passing down meaningful tokens in the Telugu film industry.
Srikanth Odela’s revelation comes as he juggles the demanding schedule of The Paradise, which features Nani in the lead and Raghav Juyal as the antagonist. The film’s promotional activities have brought several behind-the-scenes stories to light, but this personal anecdote about Ram Charan’s thoughtful gift has especially resonated with fans.


