The year 2023 has ended, and here we are with our exclusive Top 10 entertainment industry figures who made waves on social or web media, whether positive or negative.
1. Salaar – Prabhas
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Prabhas’s ‘Salaar’ made headlines for the wrong reasons due to neglecting the film’s promotions. A lackluster first trailer was followed by a better-cut version and more. Prabhas and ‘Salaar’ continued to grab headlines until its release. Despite the earlier negativity, the film made noise at the box office, where it counts.
2. Naga Vamsi – GIF
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Producer Naga Vamsi, known for his aggressiveness, posted a tweet using a recent Animal movie GIF when fans went on a rampage after the release of ‘Oh My Baby’ song from Guntur Kaaram. However, his reaction was unexpected and unwanted, sparking a storm on social media.
He hyped the ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ song which met expectations and delivered what’s anticipated from a film featuring a big star. The song is a sensation everywhere, and theaters will surely erupt if the same level of dancing is showcased as seen in the lyrical video.
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3. Nani and Shame
Nani and his film choices were underestimated, doubted, and mocked by a section of social media for ‘Hi Nanna’ not generating buzz before its release. However, what followed was Nani walking away with accolades for his performance, while the film also performed really well in certain regions despite having a big clash.
4. Hanuman Controversy
Prashanth Varma’s ‘Hanuman’ is clashing head-on with Mahesh Babu’s ‘Guntur Kaaram,’ but what catapulted ‘Hanuman’ into the headlines and kept it in the news constantly are the controversies surrounding the small film, which garnered significant attention. This clash is expected to generate more attention moving forward, as Mahesh’s fans on social media oppose it, and the director himself discussed the pressures of backing out from the festival release.
5. Bigg Boss Winner and Mess
The Bigg Boss Telugu Season 7 finale turned chaotic, overshadowing Pallavi Prashanth’s victory. He made headlines for all the wrong reasons, eventually leading to his arrest. Moreover, what surprised many was the kind of attitude and behavior that many people criticized on social media, especially considering that many who didn’t accept his behavior were the ones who supported him during his time in the house.
6. Abhishek Nama – Devil Issue
Producer Abhishek Nama stepping in as director for Kalyan Ram’s Devil sparked a range of opinions, with the film’s original director also sharing thoughts on the matter. Keeping the box office success aside, one thing Abhishek Nama proved is that he is capable at handling big-scale films, and with more effort, he can deliver a substantial film from his production house, not necessarily as a director.
7. Ramajogayya Sastry’s Exit
Popular lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry faced brutal trolling for the first time when the song “Oh My Baby” was released. He reacted strongly on Twitter, but his comments didn’t sit well with a large section of fans, leading him to deactivate his Twitter handle temporarily.
8. Nithiin’s U.S. Promotions
Nithiin, following a massive failure like ‘Macherla Niyojakavargam,’ pinned big hopes on ‘Extra Ordinary Man’ and extensively promoted the film in Dallas. However, right from the very first shows, the movie has been trashed, resulting in another massive misfire for him.
9. Venkatesh Maha vs Prabhas Fans
Venkatesh Maha, known as the ‘C/o Kancharapalem’ director, has consistently exhibited a certain aversion or discomfort with commercial films like ‘KGF.’ Once again, unnecessarily, he triggered Prabhas’ fans on social media by stating he would watch ‘Dunki’ during its first show when a Hindi film is clashing with a mainstream Telugu hero’s release. This led to brutal trolling, and he ended up temporarily deactivating his account.
10. Indraganti’s Senseless Comment
Mohana Krishna Indraganti, known for establishing himself as a sensible director, made some unwise comments about the audience. He suggested that if audiences want to forget their stress, they should go to a pub and get drunk rather than going to the theaters. This statement didn’t sit well with anyone on social media, leading to widespread criticism against him.
