Rana Daggubati recent comments on Ravi Teja’s film Mr. Bachchan have stirred up Tollywood. His satire didn’t sit well with fans or director Harish Shankar, sparking a heated exchange in the industry.
This year has been full of successful films in Telugu cinema, especially during the festive season. From Sankranti to Diwali, movies released on holidays have done quite well at the box office. However, one holiday that didn’t bring much luck was August 15, when several films that hit theaters turned out to be big disappointments.
Many anticipated Pushpa 2, the awaited sequel, to release on this date. But although Pushpa 2 didn’t come out, several other films were released, leading to intense competition. Sadly, none of these movies performed as expected. Despite a lot of effort from the film teams, the releases clashed, leading to box office failures.
Rana Daggubati’s Comments Fuel Tollywood Debate
One of the most talked news films from this date was Mr. Bachchan, starring popular Tollywood hero Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja. Another movie, Double Smart, featuring Ram Pothineni, also came out at the same time. Both of these movies, however, turned into major flops, with Mr. Bachchan facing especially strong backlash. Audiences heavily trolled the film on social media, and criticism also fell upon the director, Harish Shankar, with many blaming him for the film’s poor performance.
The criticism around Mr. Bachchan didn’t just stay online; it also made its way to a recent IIFA award ceremony hosted by young stars Teja Sajja and Rana Daggubati. During the event, Rana Daggubati’s comments seemed to poke fun at the film, upsetting Ravi Teja’s fans. He joked about how Mr. Bachchan had hit both “highs and lows” this year, sparking even more chatter on social media.
The joke didn’t sit well with director Harish Shankar, who was clearly affected by the comment. He later responded with a strong message that got a lot of attention. Harish said, “I have heard many things, bro, this is just one of them. All days are not the same for me or anyone else.” His response resonated with his fans and caught the eye of many in the industry.
The exchange between Rana and Harish has added fuel to the controversy, and fans on both sides have continued discussing it on social media. The whole situation has stirred up quite a debate in Tollywood, with audiences closely watching what might happen next. This clash over Mr. Bachchan has not only raised questions about how films are criticized within the industry but has also highlighted the rivalry that can arise between actors, directors, and fans when a movie doesn’t meet expectations.
For now, the incident stands as a reminder of how competitive and intense the Telugu film industry can be, especially when major releases fall short. It remains to be seen how Harish Shankar and Ravi Teja will move forward from this situation and whether future projects will bring them back to success.
