Jr NTR recently fulfilled the wish of a 19-year-old cancer patient and encouraged him over a video call. A heartwarming video of their conversation was shared on social media and it soon received widespread love and support. The teenager from Andhra Pradesh is battling blood cancer.

Kaushik, a 19-year-old cancer patient undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bengaluru, had expressed his desire to meet Jr NTR. NewsTapHis mother had approached Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Jr NTR to fulfill her son’s wish. In response, Jr NTR video called Kaushik and offered words of encouragement and support.

In the video, Jr NTR can be heard saying, “You look great when you smile. Stay strong. You have to watch Deevraa after you recover. Cinema comes later, but first you must recover for your parents.” Kaushik expressed his happiness on speaking to the actor, saying he couldn’t believe his luck. He also expressed regret for not being able to meet Jr NTR in person.

Watch the video here:

Jr NTR’s upcoming film Devraa: Part 1 will release in theatres on September 27. It also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in important roles. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film is produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts.