📌 Key Points
- “More messages about Mr. Bachchan than I gave!” Director’s savage reply goes viral.
- Harish Shankar OWNS ‘Mr. Bachchan’ disaster, takes trolls in humor.
- ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ faces mixed reviews, Ugadi festival boosts run.
- Pawan Kalyan fans rejoice: Harish Shankar declares it their “festival”!
Director Harish Shankar, amidst the ongoing buzz and mixed responses for his new film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, recently grabbed headlines with a viral, candid jab about his previous box office disaster, ‘Mr. Bachchan’. This rare acknowledgment of a flop, especially from a director of his stature with a major new release, has sparked widespread discussion among Telugu cinema enthusiasts.
Director’s Viral Wit on Past Flops
Director Harish Shankar, known for delivering a massive blockbuster with ‘Gabbar Singh’ starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan, has returned to audiences after a significant gap with ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh‘. Released on Ugadi, the film is currently receiving a mixed response, with some viewers enjoying it while others find it routine. Harish Shankar’s films typically blend mass entertainment with a good message, and while he has several hits to his credit, he has also faced flops, notably his recent film ‘Mr. Bachchan’, which was a significant box office disaster. This history sparked increased interest in what his new film would be like.
During the promotions for ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, Harish Shankar participated in various interviews. In one such interaction, an anchor inquired if, similar to his previous message-driven films, ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ also carried a particular message. To this, Harish Shankar wittily replied, “I received more messages about ‘Mr. Bachchan’ than the message I gave through the film.”
Ustaad Bhagat Singh: A Mixed Bag for Fans
This response has gone massively viral on social media. Through his comment, the director indirectly acknowledged the criticisms ‘Mr. Bachchan’ received, appearing to take the trolls directed at him in good humor.
As for ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, the film incorporates all the mass elements Pawan Kalyan fans expect, blending action, dialogues, and entertainment. Although the response isn’t overwhelmingly great, the Ugadi festival is drawing audiences to theaters. Harish Shankar, while accepting the criticisms leveled at his films, is ready to entertain audiences with ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, stating that this film would be a festival for Pawan Kalyan’s fans.
Looking Ahead
Harish Shankar’s candidness is truly refreshing. While ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ navigates mixed initial reactions, its success during Ugadi underlines Pawan Kalyan’s enduring appeal. This blend of self-awareness and fan-focused spectacle hints at a director keen to learn and deliver. Telugu cinema watches closely to see if this festive offering paves his solid comeback.
