Shruti Haasan's Enduring Affection for Pawan Kalyan's Gabbar Singh

Shruti Haasan has consistently hailed Gabbar Singh as a pivotal moment in her career, transforming her trajectory in the South Indian film industry. The 2012 Telugu blockbuster, a remake of Dabangg, proved to be her first home of success, as she recently described in a podcast. Initially, Shruti was not even slated for the role in Gabbar Singh . However, director Harish Shankar really fought for her, convinced she was the right fit. This advocacy proved to be life-changing. After its massive success, the film dispelled the iron leg tag she had previously faced due to initial commercial setbacks. Shruti has often expressed immense pride in being part of Gabbar Singh, emphasizing its profound impact. She credits the film and the Telugu industry for giving her the career she enjoys today, opening doors to numerous successful projects in both Telugu and Tamil cinema. Despite her initial intimidation by co-star Pawan Kalyan 's star power, she found him to be a sweet, reticent, and quiet gentleman on set, similar to her experience with Tamil star Vijay. Gabbar Singh not only cemented her position as a leading actress but also significantly boosted her fan following, proving to be the much-needed breakthrough that propelled her to stardom. Also Read : Monica mania takes over: Anirudh's latest from 'Coolie' is a frontbencher's dream! More Than Textbooks and Travels: Indian Cinema's Take on Overseas Student Stories