NTR Junior's 'fake' accent slammed by Twitter despite RRR's Golden Globe win

The 'Naatu Naatu' song still from SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'.

Actor NT Rama Rao Junior received harsh backlash today after his accent seemed to change considerably to an American one, as he spoke to the media at the Golden Globe awards today. The star of SS Rajamouli’s epic drama “RRR” was speaking to Variety when an American accent was spotted by people on social media.

In the 1:15 minute interaction, NTR Jr spoke about the movie, the unprecedented phenomenon it has become and even gifted the host a birthday present. They hugged and the interview ended in what was a pleasant interaction till people pointed out his changing accent.

Watch the video here:

#JrNTR #RRRMovie is making us proud! @tarak9999 at the Red carpet of #GoldenGlobes2023 ! The world is cheering for our Indian Film! #RRR #SiddharthKannan #SidK pic.twitter.com/2b9OlgGqQ0

— Siddharth Kannan (@sidkannan) January 11, 2023

“He should have replied in normal Indian accent. There is nothing wrong in Indian accent. This "act" only pushes the notion that American and British accents are the only correct way to speak English. Interestingly when he speaks Hindi, it's with some Telugu accent which is fine,” one user wrote.

“I loved everything in this short conversation except the fake accent,” wrote another.

“He is trying to impress Hollywood media,” another comment read.

Many defended the actor too.

“Everyone here complaining about his accent should understand that he’s not always in control of it because it is the result of the way people talk around you… I’m speaking as an Indian who used to have an Indian accent but changed when I came to USA,” one user wrote.

“People in the comments complaining about his accent should know a thing called Adaptability. He did what he wanted to do and nailed that interview. He is not obligated to behave in a particular way just cause he's from a particular region. Stop complaining and be proud,” another user wrote.

See some more comments:

This is so absolutely cringe. Man went abroad last night and picked an accent, this is hilarious.

— Akshay Rao (@akshayrao19) January 11, 2023

Having heard him speak English before it's clearly a fake accent, but atleast he pulled it off nicely.
Still no need to fake anything!

— Avaneeth Raghavan (@AvaneethR) January 11, 2023

He speaks the local dialect in every region where ever he goes. That's his way of respecting the land. People who criticize his English, acknowledge that he can speak more than 6 languages fluently. He is a gem.

— Umamaheshwar (@Umamahe06111818) January 11, 2023

Story of most Indian student after landing in America. Accent changes within short span of time.

— Prasad Jokare (@prasad_jokare) January 11, 2023

Why everyone in the comment section is complaining about his accent? It's his choice how he wants to talk. And also it's called adaptability. Don't be jealous most of here in the comment section doesn't even speak fluent English like him. Stop complaining pal

— Joydeep Nath (@_Joydeepnath) January 11, 2023