In today’s digital world, anyone can watch a movie, form an opinion, and instantly share it on the internet. It sounds like the ultimate democratic space for cinema lovers, but the reality on the ground has become incredibly toxic.
As a person, one can like any film and should be able to share that opinion freely online, but doing so has become a minefield.
Sharing a simple movie review or a personal preference is no longer a harmless act. Today, online spaces are heavily guarded by wave after wave of intense intolerance. The people with intolerance will easily put you in a corner with their own personal agendas, twisting your words to fit a toxic narrative.
This reality was perfectly illustrated on X following the release of the film Peddi. Filmmaker Sailesh Kolanu shared his genuine appreciation for the movie, calling it an “absolute emotional ride” and praising Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu Sana for pushing narrative boundaries.
Instead of welcoming a healthy cinematic discussion, aggressive users immediately cornered him. An anonymous account named Skssss fired back, claiming the movie’s content quality had “stooped so low” and criticizing the cinematography, calling the railway track scenes “set staged” and a “green screen studio making.”
For celebrities and film industry insiders, the stakes are incredibly high when facing this kind of hostility. Falling into the trap of replying to bad-faith arguments rarely results in a productive debate.
Sailesh Kolanu tried to reason with the troll politely stating that while liking a film is subjective, the effort and craft behind a massive project are not. He wrote, “I connected with Peddi and it’s reason enough for me to celebrate it.”
However, trying to reason with the internet only feeds the trolls and amplifies the negativity. The moment a celebrity engages, it triggers a multi-day controversy.
Kolanu’s dignified response was instantly met with more aggression from another user, Lawade – Na – Bhojyam, who cynically attacked him for “watching it free,” adding, “Tats yo job u r getting paid. If u thnk it’s difficult why helm?”
Once a celebrity falls into this trap and continues to engage, the narrative shifts away from the film entirely. It becomes a permanent stain on their public profile, all because they chose to argue with anonymous accounts.
The only real superpower celebrities have in this hyper-reactive digital era is the mute button. To survive the modern internet and protect their mental peace, public figures must learn the art of total detachment.
Ignoring the noise, refusing to reply, and completely filtering out the toxicity is the only way for creators to save their peace. In a digital space driven by daily outcries, silence isn’t just golden, it is a survival mechanism.
Just completed watching #peddi
It was an absolute emotional ride. @AlwaysRamCharan anna is at his best. When someone like Charan anna agrees to do a subject like this, it becomes a huge encouragement for film makers to push boundaries with their stories. @BuchiBabuSana nailed…
— Sailesh Kolanu (@KolanuSailesh) June 4, 2026
