Excerpt: In a recent interview, Marthand K Venkatesh’s comments on the film ‘Bholaa Shankar’ have left many wondering about the state of his critical acumen. While the movie received a lukewarm response at the box office, Venkatesh expressed a rather unconventional opinion, suggesting that the film was above average and its failure was primarily due to online trolling.
Marthand K Venkatesh, a four-time Nandi Award-winning editor in the film industry, is respected. He is among the few senior film editors in Tollywood working continuously on movies. However, recently, his statements in interviews suggest that he might be losing his ability to judge effectively. In a recent interview, Marthand K Venkatesh discussed the failure of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s film Bholaa Shankar, directed by Meher Ramesh. While the film performed poorly at the box office, the senior editor expressed an opinion that it was above average but failed due to online criticism. He also mentioned Meher Ramesh’s track record of four hits in his career, though in reality, only Billa saw success.
Marthand K Venkatesh also shared his view on Chiranjeevi’s decision to overlook Ajith’s transformation scene from the original Vedhalam, believing it didn’t fit Chiranjeevi’s image.
After this interview, netizens began criticizing the editor, suggesting that he was losing his judgment. Those who watched Bholaa Shankar found it below average, including hardcore mega fans who disowned the film, indicating its poor quality. However, the editor insisted it was above average.
Furthermore, Marthand K Venkatesh had previously disappointed Mahesh Babu’s fans with his comments about Sarkaru Vaari Paata, comparing it to Pokiri and raising expectations that were ultimately unmet due to the film’s preachy content.
In light of his recent comments on Bholaa Shankar, Mahesh’s fans are highlighting how his past predictions for Sarkaru Vaari Paata were unrealistic. They argue that his outdated approach and inability to keep up with changing audience preferences may be causing him to lose his judgment.
