How Prabhu Deva Convinced Thalapathy Vijay for Rowdy Rathore Cameo

Thalapathy Vijay's cameo in the hit Bollywood film Rowdy Rathore, starring Akshay Kumar, was a memorable moment for fans. Vijay surprised everyone with his appearance in the famous song "Chinta Ta Chita," where he joined Prabhu Deva in an energetic dance performance. But how did this special cameo come to be? In a throwback interview, Prabhu Deva revealed how a simple phone call made it all happen.

The Phone Call That Sealed the Cameo

During the filming of Rowdy Rathore in 2012, Prabhu Deva, who directed the film, was working on the song "Chinta Ta Chita." Thalapathy Vijay, who was in Mumbai shooting for his own film Thuppaki, received a phone call from Prabhu Deva. The director asked Vijay if he could make a guest appearance in the song. To his surprise, Vijay immediately agreed. Prabhu Deva appreciated Vijay's friendly nature, calling him a "sweet person" for agreeing to do the cameo without hesitation.

About the Film Rowdy Rathore

Released in 2012, Rowdy Rathore is a classic Bollywood masala entertainer, blending action and comedy seamlessly. Directed by Prabhu Deva, the film stars Akshay Kumar in a double role as a small-time crook named Shiva and an honest police officer, Vikram Rathore. The film’s plot unfolds with a series of chaotic and funny events as Shiva is mistaken for the real Rathore. Alongside Akshay Kumar, the film features Sonakshi Sinha in a lead role.

Rowdy Rathore is a remake of the Telugu film Vikramarkudu, starring Ravi Teja and Anushka Shetty. With its mix of humor, action, and drama, the film was a box-office success and remains a favorite among Bollywood fans.

Thalapathy Vijay’s Upcoming Projects

Thalapathy Vijay is currently working on his highly anticipated film The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). The film also stars Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, and Meenakshi Chaudhary in key roles. The trailer for GOAT has already been released, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.