1. Balakrishna and Bhagavanth Kesari
Balakrishna’s portrayal of his age in ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ significantly contributed to the film’s success. The veteran actor received acclaim from all corners, despite the role not being a particularly memorable one in his filmography. This genuine attempt earned him goodwill and open doors for future opportunities to tackle such roles.
2. Lokesh Kanakaraj’s Silly Explanation
Lokesh Kanakaraj’s ‘LEO’ initially caused a sensation at the box office but gradually lost momentum. The director’s unreasonable explanations for the extremely weak second half and the underwhelming flashback tarnished his reputation. While the initial hype surrounding ‘LEO’ showcased the director’s hype, it will ultimately be viewed as a missed opportunity.
3. Thaman’s Deadboy Example
Music director Thaman is once again in the spotlight due to his loose comments about the films he has worked on. His remarks, particularly comparing some of them to ‘dead bodies,’ have sparked significant criticism and disapproval from various sources. In the same month, Skanda’s director Boyapati openly addressed the negative feedback regarding Thaman’s background score, portraying him as making excuses and struggling to deliver BGM that aligns with current trends.
4. Chiranjeevi’s Indirect Comments
At a time when ‘Jailer’ became a blockbuster due to its outstanding BGM and other technical craftsmanship, Chiru’s indirect comments, belittling the importance of BGM while emphasizing his own style of heroism, did not sit well with many. It was widely assumed that this was an indirect reference to Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer,’ sparking a heated discussion on social media.
5. Ravi Teja’s Hindi Hope
Ravi Teja had high hopes for the real story of the Stuvartpuram thief and extensively promoted the film in Hindi circuits. However, “Tiger Nageswara Rao” failed to get a minimum opening or sustained run. In Telugu as well, the film added to the list of flops for the hero, despite its exciting backdrop and festive release.
6. Naga Vamsi’s MAD Refunds
Producer Naga Vamsi made a statement while promoting his film ‘MAD’ by guaranteeing a ticket refund if the film did not make you laugh. However, “MAD” turned out to be a hilarious ride and became a surprise hit in its target segment. The film and the producer’s statement have been in the news quite frequently in October.
7. Nani’s KGF Coverup
Nani took part in a media Q&A session when the teaser for his upcoming movie “Hi Nanna” was released. During the event, when media asked Nani about the efforts he put in for Dasara in the North but failed to rake in half decent numbers. Nani masked his disappointment saying he did not expect KGF numbers and hopes to increase the footfalls with every film.
8. Anil Ravipudi’s Miscalculation
Director Anil Raipudi shifted gears from his usual over-the-top comedy style to tackle an emotional storyline, which yielded mixed results. His film neither disappointed nor fully satisfied the audience. It turned out to be a different attempt from him, but fell short of his ambitious statement, “Ee Peru Shaana Yellu Yaduntadi.”
9. Vijay Deverakonda’s #Airanevanchalenti
Vijay Deverakonda’s teaser for “Family Star” has been released and received mixed reactions. However, it was Vijay’s promotional thought that kept the film buzzing on social media. The buzz word #Airanevanchalenti gained momentum and unexpectedly became a trending term for “Family Star.
10. Harish Shankar’s Temper
Harish Shankar is a director who lives and breathes Twitter. Occasionally, he loses his cool and engages in fights with social media followers. During a recent #AskHarish session, he lost his temper when fans made various comments. Some of his responses appeared more like trolls than mature, composed answers.
