Everyone knows that Sr NTR is known for his punctuality. He does not tolerate any delays by the cast and crew during the film schedules. NTR and Lakshmi first time starred in the film Oke Kutumbam. Actor Nagabhushanam produced the film directed by A.Bheem Singh.
The makers planned to shot a scene on NTR, Kantha Rao, and Lakshmi. For some reason, Kantha Rao came late. NTR who gives importance to punctuality became extremely furious. Everyone was shivering watching his fury.
After sometime Kantha Rao came to the sets with a fear writ on his face. NTR did not say anything to Kantha Rao. However, after the completion of the shot, NTR congratulated Kantha Rao who performed well in the scene. Later he also took class telling him the importance of time sense and discipline.
After this film, Lakshmi once again starred in NTR's Bangaru Manishi. After the first film experience, Lakshmi used to go to sets well in advance before NTR enters the sets. However, for some reason she was late one day. She went to NTR and told, "Sorry Sir. I was a little late." NTR said 'It's alright' and smiled. Later he told Lakshmi saying "Late ga vachinanduku meeku siksha vidhinchaalsinde" and made Lakshmi eat the entire tiffin which he got from his house.