Before he was the global sensation leading the charge at the Oscars for RRR, Ram Charan was just another kid navigating the pressures of school. Today, he is celebrated as a "Mega Power Star" with a pan-India following, effortlessly carrying forward the legacy of his father, the legendary Chiranjeevi.

However, even a superstar has a "villain" in his origin story—albeit a very friendly one. Ram Charan has often lightheartedly pointed the finger at fellow actor and childhood best friend Rana Daggubati for his struggles during his academic years.

A Friendship Forged in the Classrooms of Chennai

The bond between Ram Charan and Rana Daggubati isn't just a "Tollywood friendship" built on film sets. The duo goes back decades, having attended the prestigious Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (PSBB) in Chennai together.

While most fans see them as two pillars of the South Indian film industry, in their own minds, they are still those mischievous boys sitting on the back benches. It was during this time that Charan claims his academic performance took a hit, and he places the "blame" squarely on the shoulders of the Baahubali star.

The "Distraction" Factor: Why the Marks Slipped

In various candid interviews and talk shows, Charan has reminisced about how Rana was a constant source of distraction. While Charan tried to focus on his lessons, Rana—known for his charismatic and boisterous personality even as a child—was always up to something.

• Non-Stop Chatting: Charan joked that Rana would never let him sit in peace or focus on what the teacher was saying.

• The Naughty Influence: Every group of friends has that one person who leads the "mischief brigade," and according to Charan, Rana was that leader.

• Academic Struggles: Because they were inseparable, any trouble Rana got into usually involved Charan as well, leading to a dip in his grades.

The Height Comparison: A Playful Grievance

Aside from the report cards, Ram Charan has another funny bone to pick with Rana. Rana Daggubati is famously one of the tallest actors in the industry, standing at over six feet.

Charan has jokingly remarked in the past that standing next to Rana made him feel like he "stopped growing." He quipped that Rana took all the "height genes" in the classroom, leaving him to look shorter by comparison. It’s this kind of effortless banter that makes their friendship one of the most beloved in the industry.

From School Benches to Global Icons

Despite the "poor marks" and the playful grievances, the journey of these two stars is inspiring. They both came from massive film legacies—the Mega family and the Daggubati-Akkineni family—but they carved their own paths.

Today, when they share a stage, it’s clear that those school-day distractions didn't stop them from becoming masters of their craft. Their relationship serves as a reminder that no matter how famous you become, you always need that one friend who reminds you of the time you were just a kid failing a math test.

In the world of glitz and glamour, the authentic bond between Ram Charan and Rana Daggubati is a breath of fresh air. It proves that sometimes, the best memories aren't found in a trophy cabinet, but in the principal's office.
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