Urvashi Rautela Shares Valentine's Wish from Balakrishna, Defends Daaku Maharaaj Pairing
Actor Urvashi Rautela recently reflected on her collaboration with Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna in the 2025 film Daaku Maharaaj. In an interview with Radio Nasha, she described working with the senior actor as an amazing experience and expressed feeling lucky to partner with him. Addressing online criticism regarding their pairing in the viral song Dabidi Dibidi, Rautela urged audiences to look beyond the controversy and appreciate their action sequences in the movie. She also commented on Balakrishna’s viral interactions with fans, noting that while his reactions sometimes appeared aggressive, they were often contextual and enjoyed by his devotees. Sharing a personal anecdote, Rautela revealed that Balakrishna was the first person to wish her on Valentine’s Day the previous year, calling the gesture cute. Currently, Rautela is promoting the second season of her series Inspector Avinash, starring alongside Randeep Hooda. She described the upcoming season as bigger and more explosive, highlighting its intense action and emotional depth. The series is scheduled to stream on JioHotstar starting May 15, 2026.
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Urvashi Rautela Shares Valentine's Wish from Balakrishna, Defends Daaku Maharaaj Pairing
Actor Urvashi Rautela recently reflected on her collaboration with Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna in the 2025 film Daaku Maharaaj. In an interview with Radio Nasha, she described working with the senior actor as an amazing experience and expressed feeling lucky to partner with him. Addressing online criticism regarding their pairing in the viral song Dabidi Dibidi, Rautela urged audiences to look beyond the controversy and appreciate their action sequences in the movie. She also commented on Balakrishna’s viral interactions with fans, noting that while his reactions sometimes appeared aggressive, they were often contextual and enjoyed by his devotees. Sharing a personal anecdote, Rautela revealed that Balakrishna was the first person to wish her on Valentine’s Day the previous year, calling the gesture cute. Currently, Rautela is promoting the second season of her series Inspector Avinash, starring alongside Randeep Hooda. She described the upcoming season as bigger and more explosive, highlighting its intense action and emotional depth. The series is scheduled to stream on JioHotstar starting May 15, 2026.
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