Telugu film superstar Ram Charan is set to have his wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Singapore in the summer of 2025. The announcement was made at the 2024 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, where the actor was presented with the "Madame Tussauds of the Future Award."
Ram Charan, widely recognized for his critically acclaimed role in "RRR" (2022) and the upcoming film Game Changer, expressed his excitement at joining the ranks of global icons at the renowned wax museum. “It’s great to be a part of Madame Tussauds alongside others who have contributed so much to cinema.
As a kid, when I visited Madame Tussauds to see the legends and take pictures with them, I never imagined I would one day be part of it so early in my career,” the actor said.
In a unique twist, Ram Charan’s wax figure will also feature his beloved pet dog, Rhyme. This makes him only the second celebrity, after Queen Elizabeth II, to have a pet included in their figure. “I’m really touched that the Madame Tussauds team included my darling pet Rhyme with my figure. This means a lot to me, as it shows the perfect synergy between my work and my life—Rhyme is a big part of it,” he added.
The partnership between IIFA and Madame Tussauds Singapore, which began in 2017, has seen the launch of many Indian cinema icons in the museum's IIFA Zone. Commenting on Ram Charan's inclusion, Andre Timmins, co-founder of IIFA, said, “Ram Charan’s addition to this prestigious line-up further strengthens our shared vision of bringing Indian cinema’s finest closer to their fans.”
Madame Tussauds Singapore, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, will showcase Ram Charan's wax figure alongside other Bollywood legends such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Karan Johar, and Amitabh Bachchan. Alex Ward, regional director of Merlin Entertainments, said, “We are thrilled to be welcoming Ram Charan’s figure to join the rest of the stars at our very own IIFA Zone in Madame Tussauds Singapore.”
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