📌 Key Points
- Pawan Kalyan film crashes! Netizens troll relentlessly.
- Director shocks: “Loved the shot, logic ignored!” viral!
- PK’s ‘double jeep exit’ sparks firestorm, nets question!
- Director’s defense backfires, intensifying troll fury!
Harish Shankar, director of the highly anticipated Pawan Kalyan starrer “Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” is facing a barrage of trolling. Released to considerable disappointment, the film’s “logic-free” elements, particularly one scene, have drawn severe criticism. Adding fuel to the fire, Shankar’s recent explanation for it has only amplified the online backlash, sparking widespread debate among Telugu cinema fans.
Ustaad’s Downfall: Old Plot, Scene Fury
“Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” the film starring Pawan Kalyan and directed by Harish Shankar, has been released to widespread disappointment and severe trolling. Despite high expectations, particularly for actress Sreeleela who had high hopes for this project, the film ultimately failed to impress viewers. This widespread dissatisfaction has led to significant criticism directed at the director, largely attributed to the film’s old storyline and recycled dialogues, and especially concerning one specific scene. Released on March 19th to coincide with the Ugadi festival, the film features Pawan Kalyan alongside heroines Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna.
A particular scene drew extensive criticism on social media: Pawan Kalyan was shown getting out of a jeep once to kill the villain, and then again, appearing to exit the jeep a second time in what seemed to be the same sequence. This “caught red-handed with just one scene” moment became a focal point for netizens.
Responding to these criticisms, Harish Shankar recently offered an explanation during an interview. He stated that if he likes a shot, he doesn’t consider the logic behind it, and the same principle applied to this scene. Elaborating, he said, “First, Kalyan Garu emerged, then he came out of the jeep a second time. I thought, ‘Why did he come out twice?’ I shot one take for that scene, and the fight master shot another. Since I liked both shots very much, I decided to keep them in the film.”
Director’s Defense Ignites Viral Trolling
These comments clarifying the scene quickly went viral on social media, prompting further intense trolling and criticism from netizens. Many questioned his rationale, asking, “If you made the movie to your own liking, why did you show it to us? You could have just watched it yourself, couldn’t you?” Others commented on his statements, asking, “Do you even understand what you are saying?” Harish Shankar’s attempts to defend the film’s shortcomings through these comments have only intensified the criticism.
In summary, “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” has proven to be an unexpected setback for the director, with his controversial remarks further escalating the debate. The film’s old story and narrative have been widely criticized for disappointing audiences, and Harish Shankar’s explanation—that he overlooked logic because he liked the scene—has been met with further trolling.
Looking Ahead
This episode is a powerful message for our creators. The Telugu audience, discerning as ever, demands both compelling visuals and sound logic. Harish Shankar’s “liked the scene” justification only escalated criticism. His next ventures will be under a scanner. The industry must internalize this: cinematic liberty cannot sacrifice basic intelligence. Our viewers demand better.
