Excerpt: During a recent media interaction, Chiranjeevi discussed his thoughts on moving away from traditional dances and intense fight sequences, aiming to elevate heroism primarily through re-recording, making filmmaking a more comfortable endeavor.
Megastar Chiranjeevi, after making a highly anticipated return to the film industry, has indeed faced a series of setbacks with a string of box office flops. It’s worth noting that apart from Waltair Veeraya, which managed to achieve some success, most of his recent films have underperformed in terms of box office collections. This trend has been a point of concern for both his fans and the industry as a whole, as Chiranjeevi’s return was eagerly awaited.
Mainly , recently he faced a significant setback with his film “Bholaa Shankar,” marking one of the biggest disappointments in recent times. Despite the grand presentation of songs and high-octane action sequences, the film failed to make an impact at the box office. In contrast, neighboring state heroes have been achieving blockbuster success by adapting to age-appropriate roles and following current trends in action films. Chiranjeevi seems to be offering a satirical perspective on this trend.
During a recent media interaction, Chiranjeevi discussed his thoughts on moving away from traditional dances and intense fight sequences, aiming to elevate heroism primarily through re-recording, making filmmaking a more comfortable endeavor. However, he expressed that this approach is not suitable for him. Chiranjeevi believes that genuine effort in dances, fights, and physicality is essential to satisfy not only the producers and directors but also the audience and himself.
While emphasizing the importance of his trademark dances and action sequences, Chiranjeevi’s comment about “re-recording” appears to be a subtle satire aimed at Superstar Rajinikanth and his film “Jailer.” “Jailer” became a blockbuster with Rajinikanth portraying a retired policeman, focusing on limited fight scenes, while Anirudh’s background music added the much-needed heroism to the film. Rajinikanth acknowledged this during a recent event, prompting many to suggest that Chiranjeevi may have missed the point in his satire.
Chiranjeevi’s point is that a sensible story and a compelling narrative can lead to success, regardless of the prominence of dances and fights. Blindly relying on stories and directors in the name of a “safe game” may result in disappointments like “Acharya” and “Bholaa Shankar.” Interestingly, Chiranjeevi’s “Bholaa Shankar” and Rajinikanth’s “Jailer” were released concurrently, highlighting the different approaches of the two megastars.
Many fans and supporters are eager to see Chiranjeevi adapt to age-appropriate roles and offer entertainment beyond just dances and songs. Chiranjeevi is now exploring the fantasy genre with his upcoming film, “Mega157,” and it remains to be seen how he will captivate both fans and audiences with this new venture. The evolution of his on-screen persona promises exciting prospects for the future.
