“This is so awkward” Jr NTR gets Trolled yet again for his ‘American Accent’

India has won big at the Oscars, grabbing two awards out of the three categories it has received nominations in. Now, videos of the RRR actor Jr NTR putting up a made-up accent during the Pre-Oscar events are again going viral.

The Fake Accent

‘Naatu Naatu’ from SS Rajamouli’s RRR won the Best Original Song award at the 95th Academy Awards, making history. Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the stars of the film, hugged each other as the award was announced.

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Amid all this, a clip of NTR’s interview is going viral where the netizens are yet again bashing the Telugu actor for his accent during the Pre-Oscar events. The lead of SS Rajamouli’s superhit was speaking for an interview when he put on an American accent.

Entertainment Tonight shared this video of Jr NTR where he can be seen talking about Oscar nominations being added to the list of his honors. The RRR actor replied, “I mean, what else could a film ask for? To be a part of the biggest celebration of cinema, globally.”

Jr NTR further adds, “I mean, we are, I wouldn’t say nervous but I’m just waiting for it to happen, you know? I’m gonna walk as an Indian on that carpet with pride filled in my heart, carrying my nation in my heart.”

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Here’s the video:

Netizens React

As soon as the clip was shared on social media, netizens started slamming Jr NTR for his accent and a user on social commented, “Kitna fake accent maar raha hai bhai, thoda sharam kar.”