A much-awaited Telugu film that has been in production for quite some time is reportedly facing an unusual challenge.
According to industry gossip, the film has already completed more than 150 working days of shooting. However, the director is now said to have requested another 50 days to finish the project.
That request reportedly did not go down well with either the hero or the producer.
Sources claim both are unhappy with the constantly increasing schedule and are now pushing the director to reduce the remaining shoot days and wrap up the film as quickly as possible.
The reason behind the delay is said to be shocking.
Industry insiders claim that before the shoot began, the director narrated only a strong first half to the hero and producer. While the first half reportedly impressed everyone, the second half was narrated only in broad strokes, without a fully developed screenplay or climax.
With the film carrying huge potential, the team reportedly decided to proceed with the shoot as the director assured the makers he would crack the second half and climax while shooting the film.
That plan appears to have backfired now.
According to the latest talk, the film reportedly does not have a locked second half even now. More importantly, industry insiders claim the film currently has no climax.
Despite more than 150 days of shooting, the team is still said to be trying to crack the final act and ending.
Sources claim the hero is increasingly worried about the situation, while the director and his team of writers are working simultaneously on the screenplay, climax, and shooting schedule.
This situation is also believed to be one of the reasons behind the film’s repeated postponements.
The project is now said to be targeting a September release. If the remaining portions are not completed on time, a December release could also become the next option.
Everything reportedly depends on whether the team can lock the second half and climax soon.
The irony is that the film enjoys tremendous buzz in the market. Trade circles believe the film is guaranteed to take bumper openings whenever it releases. The hero’s credibility in choosing strong scripts, combined with the hype surrounding the film, ensures a massive start at the box office.
But audiences today are far less forgiving when it comes to weak second halves. Several big-ticket films in recent years opened strongly only to collapse because the second half failed to live up to expectations.
If the makers somehow pull off a satisfying climax, the film could still emerge as one of the biggest hits of the year. But if the second half ends up feeling haphazardly written and hastily shot, even excellent openings may not be enough.
