'Big' star paid to extend flop film's theatrical run: RGV
What's the story
Acclaimed director Ram Gopal Varma recently disclosed that an unidentified Telugu star allegedly paid to keep his underperforming film in theaters longer than planned.
The revelation—made during an interview with Galatta Plus—has sparked speculation among internet users about the possible identity of the actor involved.
Varma stated, "One particular hero...did a film with a big star in Telugu. Now the star's fans, they felt that it's an insult if it doesn't at least continue for this long a time."
Unusual intervention
Actor's attempt to save the film from early withdrawal
Varma further revealed that the actor approached the corporate company head, offering to use his own funds to keep the film running.
The director quoted the actor saying, "He said as long as he's spending the money, what would they lose?"
"This was somewhere not communicated to the distributor. So the distributor stopped putting ads in the newspaper that it's playing in the theaters."
"So this completely turned off the heroes," the filmmaker said.
Twitter Post
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"A major Telugu Superstar paid his own money to make his newly released film continue it's run in theatres even though it ended up as a disaster" ~ Ram Gopal Verma
— CineHub (@Its_CineHub) August 4, 2024
Who could be that Superstar?
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Online guesswork
Social media users speculate on actor's identity
Following Varma's revelation, social media users have begun speculating about the identity of the actor involved.
Some suggest it could be Prabhas and his movie Salaar, while others believe it might be Mahesh Babu and his film Guntur Kaaram.
Comments such as "Only one Telugu actor working in Bollywood that is none other than Prabhas" and "Lottery Prabhas who else? Only he worked with Bombay companies till now from TFI" are fueling these conjectures.
Director's profile
RGV: A filmmaker known for bold statements
RGV, known for his candid views on various issues, particularly those related to the film industry, often makes headlines with his bold statements and controversial interviews.
He rose to prominence in the 1990s with his film Shiva, acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of college life and innovative filmmaking techniques.
His diverse portfolio includes films from various genres such as crime, thriller, horror, and drama.
Notable works include Satya (1998), Company (2002), Sarkar (2005), Rangeela (1995), and Bhoot (2003).