Roshan Kanakala has been winning hearts for striking performance in his latest outing Mowgli 2025, which hit screens on December 13.
Audiences and critics alike have been lauding his maturity and the understated, nuanced way he conveys complex emotions, marking a significant leap in his acting journey.
During a recent #AskMowgli interaction, a fan asked Roshan about his most memorable experience while working with director Sandeep Raj.
While he mentioned he couldn’t reveal everything, one incident stood out as a testament to his grit and commitment.
Roshan revealed that he once continued shooting despite suffering from a high fever of 103.8 degrees. With his body trembling, head spinning, and battling breathlessness, he still pushed himself to complete the shoot.
The experience, he said, became a powerful reminder of how far human willpower can go when the mind is determined.
Sharing the moment on X, he wrote: “Odhu le. Avvani chepthe thatukoleru. Shooting lo chala crazy experiences unnai. One of them was I was down with 103.8 fever. Body was trembling, head spinning and was breathless but still pushed through beyond my mental and physical sensations and completed my work. This taught me that the human body and mind are designed for anything—it’s just a matter of will.”
This episode speaks volumes about Roshan Kanakala’s dedication to cinema. At such a young age, placing the film, producers, and production commitments above personal discomfort reflects his relentless drive to excel.
With his convincing portrayal of emotions spanning love, action, sentiment, and friendship in Mowgli 2025, Roshan has firmly established himself as a performer to watch out for, and a bona fide emerging star with a promising long-term future in the industry.