NTR, Chiru: Why Fans Want More Than Safe Choices

For Telugu star heroes their hardcore fans can be both their strength and their weakness. More often than not, the feedback from die-hard fans can be misleading, leading stars to make poor career choices when selecting scripts.

Lately, a clear pattern has emerged on social media. When a truly impactful performance occurs, like Rishabh Shetty’s work in Kantara for example, a section of genuine fans—distinct from the die-hard fans urging NTR to step out of his comfort zones, experiment and take risks. The message is simple: if he continues to making safe choices, his filmography will lack depth and memorable titles when he looks back.

A similar pattern exists with mega star Chiranjeevi as well. While his hardcore fans celebrate everything he does, including cringeworthy or unsuccessful films, there is always a group of discerning fans who voice constructive criticism. They compare him to senior stars like Mohanlal when those actors deliver powerful performances and demand Chiranjeevi to take on meaningful roles instead of commercial, forgettable ones, which he doesn’t need at this stage of his career.

This phenomenon highlights a valuable distinction: feedback from genuine, mature fans who want to see their heroes excel is far more useful than praise from biased fans who support every move uncritically. When stars take this constructive criticism seriously, it can guide them toward choices that truly elevate their careers.