In the world of Tollywood, the average time taken by big heroes to complete and release a film has increased to at least two years. Unfortunately, many of these films, despite the extended time, end up sounding like disasters. The success rate in the film industry has dipped below five percent.
Contrary to the past, where heroes would finish a film in three months, today’s trend sees stars taking on one movie every two years. The blame for the decline in quality is often directed towards directors and writers. While their value has risen, the output in terms of meeting audience expectations and presenting innovative content seems lacking.
Directors, perhaps driven by overconfidence, are at times underestimating the audience and deviating from safe formulas. Trivikram, in particular, may be falling victim to this overconfidence, leading to recent disappointments. This pattern echoes the fate of directors like Krishnavamshi and Puri Jagannath.
Veterans in the industry, such as Ram Gopal Varma, Gunasekhar, and Srinu Vaitla, have shifted away from filmmaking, leaving their mark through documentaries. Now, Trivikram finds himself in a similar position.
In the past, success was largely attributed to heroes, but the dynamics have shifted. Heroes now seem more humble, adhering to directors’ guidance, while directors may not fully appreciate the time and effort invested by the actors. This disconnect is evident on sets where scenes that read well on paper translate into lackluster performances, possibly driven by directors’ overconfidence or over-intelligence. The industry is at a crossroads, prompting a reevaluation of filmmaking approaches to restore audience confidence and revive Tollywood’s former glory.
