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Director's Dig at Telugu Films Sparks Fierce Fan Backlash
21 Aug
Summary
- Director Siddharth Anand faced criticism for calling Telugu films flops.
- Fans defended recent hits like Kalki 2898 AD and Devara.
- Anand was accused of copying Hollywood ideas in his own films.
Director Siddharth Anand recently drew significant backlash from Telugu cinema fans after a controversial comment he made about recent films in the language. Anand responded with an "Oops" to a deleted social media post that labeled several prominent Telugu movies as flops.
This remark quickly prompted strong reactions from fans, who pointed to box office successes like Kalki 2898 AD and Devara as evidence of the industry's strength. Critics also turned the attention back to Anand, questioning the originality of his own directorial efforts and accusing him of heavily borrowing from Hollywood ideas. Some comments also referenced the performance of his film Fighter, suggesting he blamed the audience for its commercial outcome.
Anand is currently preparing for his next directorial venture, King, slated for release on December 24. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
