After the release of The Raja Saab, director Maruthi is trying to get his next movie rolling.
A few weeks ago, Maruthi himself revealed that he had already started work on his next project. Since then, there has been considerable curiosity within industry circles about which hero he would collaborate with next.
According to the latest social media buzz, Maruthi is reportedly in discussions with Ravi Teja. Sources suggest that a few rounds of talks have already taken place between the actor and director. However, nothing has been finalized yet.
But the rumors have already triggered strong reactions from Ravi Teja’s fan base.
Prabhas’ Raja Saab turned out to be one of the biggest disasters in recent memory. The film not only failed at the box office but also attracted heavy trolling and backlash even from Hindi audiences damaging the goodwill of Prabhas. As a result, Maruthi’s credibility among moviegoers has taken a major blow. He was already suffering under flops like Pakka Commercial, Raja Saab made things worse.
Ravi Teja is currently going through one of the most crucial phases of his career. After a string of terrible films and disappointing box-office performances, many believe Ravi Teja desperately needs a solid comeback.
That is why expectations are quite high on his upcoming film Irumudi, which is being seen as an important film for restoring some of the credibility he has lost over the last few years.
In such a scenario, the possibility of collaborating with Maruthi has made some fans nervous.
Ravi Teja cannot afford unnecessary risks at this stage. Fans feel he should be working with contemporary directors with fresh vision and those who enjoy some hype among audiences rather than filmmakers carrying baggage of continuous flops.
Some fans feel Maruthi’s name currently generates more negativity than excitement among audiences. Whether that assessment is fair or not is a different debate.
However, Maruthi himself appears to understand the challenge in front of him. Industry sources suggest he is fully aware of the backlash surrounding The Raja Saab and is determined to stage a strong comeback with his next film. In fact, that desperation to prove himself could work in his favor.
A few years ago, a Ravi Teja-Maruthi combination might have been viewed as a safe commercial entertainer. Today, the same combination is generating panic among fans.
