It is known that the failure of the much-anticipated film Game Changer has devastated the fans and the production team as well. The film starred Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. The high-budget political action thriller, which was directed by Shankar, failed to live up to the hype and did poorly at the box office.
When producer Shirish Reddy recently claimed that Ram Charan hadn't gotten in touch with the team after the release, the situation became more heated. His comments swiftly went viral and drew criticism from the star's admirers.
Shirish Reddy Explains His Comments Regarding Ram Charan
Hours after his initial remarks caused controversy, Shirish clarified in a new statement that he had no intention of offending Ram Charan or damaging his reputation. He highlighted the actor's commitment to the project and his enduring relationship with the Mega family.
"We had the full support and time of 'Global Star' Ram Charan for Game Changer," Shirish stated. "We have a close relationship with the family of Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu, and we would never say anything that would damage their reputation. I truly apologise if anything I said offended anyone.
Dil Raju defended Shirish
The producer Shirish's cousin and seasoned businessman Dil Raju also spoke out about the controversy. He clarified that Shirish became emotional when talking about the financial fallout from the movie's failure because he was unfamiliar with dealing with the media.
Dil Raju observed, "Shirish was speaking publicly for the first time." He used words that were misinterpreted because he was overcome by the circumstances. His statement was made without malice.
What is next?
Ram Charan is already making progress in spite of the setback. He is currently working on Peddi, which features Janhvi Kapoor as the lead actress and was directed by Uppena filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana.
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The actor is also anticipated to work with director Sukumar again, with whom he co-directed the popular Rangasthalam. More information from the creators of the upcoming urban drama is still pending.
Even though Game Changer might not have lived up to the hype, the aftermath of its release shows how the film industry must strike a careful balance between artistic risk, financial stakes, and public opinion.
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