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During their scenic New Zealand trip, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa unleashed their creativity at Wētā Workshop’s World of Magic.
The couple enjoyed a day full of cinematic creativity and fantasy.
Bollywood’s ever-charming couple, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, recently took a detour from red carpets and film sets into a world of mythical creatures, cinematic illusions, and mind-bending creativity. Their latest adventure? A whimsical deep-dive into Wētā Workshop Unleashed, Auckland’s iconic film effects and fantasy attraction.
Known globally for bringing cinematic universes like The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and District 9 to life, Wētā Workshop’s Unleashed experience is anything but ordinary. And for two actors who live and breathe cinema, it felt like walking into their fantasy script, only this time, they weren’t playing roles; they were living the magic.
From the moment they arrived at the neon-lit, 80s-themed reception, the couple was thrown into an alternate reality. They were greeted by Jeff, a hyper-realistic animatronic guide so lifelike, he left them stunned. “He felt too real, like he might cast us in the next Wētā production on the spot,” Patralekhaa laughed. “We totally lost it when he started speaking fluent Hindi!”
As the tour unfolded, the duo explored one fantastical room after another: each one dedicated to different genres like science fiction, horror, and high fantasy. At one point, Patralekhaa claimed her cinematic throne in full warrior mode, while Rajkummar Rao, ever the performer, dramatically knelt beside her, sword in hand. “I think she may have dethroned me creatively today,” he joked.
The couple threw themselves into every moment, duelling with props, wandering through eerie, dimly lit corridors, and discovering the intricate craftsmanship that brings blockbuster films to life. One particularly surreal stop was a morphing mirror that transformed their reflections into fantasy avatars, making them look like they’d just walked out of a Tolkien tale.
“What an unforgettable experience,” Rajkummar said, still buzzing from the visit. “New Zealand is a place full of storytelling magic – this space really sparked our imaginations. Honestly, we were total film geeks today, and it felt amazing.”
Patralekhaa echoed the sentiment, adding, “It reminded us why we love cinema in the first place – it’s about creating worlds that make people feel something. This place does that with every single set.”
As they wrapped up their whirlwind day at Unleashed, it was clear that the couple’s love for creativity and each other had found the perfect playground in Wētā Workshop’s wonderland.
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