Pushpa director had to step in after Samantha rejected item number Oo Antava..

Star Samantha’s item number ‘Oo Antava mava oo oo antava’ is one of the reasons why crowds are going in droves to watch ‘Pushpa; The Rise’.  But before okaying the item number, She had inhibitions how the audience would take it. At a time when divorce episode left a traumatic experience, Samantha was cautious enough […]

Star Samantha’s item number ‘Oo Antava mava oo oo antava’ is one of the reasons why crowds are going in droves to watch ‘Pushpa; The Rise’. 

But before okaying the item number, She had inhibitions how the audience would take it. At a time when divorce episode left a traumatic experience, Samantha was cautious enough to take decisions on the professional front. When the offer was made to her, ‘The Family Man’ actor outrightly rejected it. She however, got convinced later when director Sukumar stepped into the scene. 

During an interview, Sukumar said he personally spoke to Samantha and convinced her. 
“She initially told me that she might not be the right choice for it. I explained to her how the song would be a hit. Item numbers had brought fame to many top female stars. Take the case of Pooja Hegde, she played ‘Jigelu Rani’ in ‘Rangasthalam’ and the song went on to become a massive chartbuster. I am sure that the song in ‘Pushpa’ is being received well by the masses. Samantha did the song believing in the trust that she has in me,” he added. 

It may be recalled that Samantha played the female character Ramalakshmi in Sukumar’s career defining film ‘Rangasthalam’. While she played opposite Ram Charan , it was Pooja Hegde who acted in the dance number.  

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