Telugu cinema boasts notable pan-India directors such as SS Rajamouli, Sukumar, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Prasanth Varma now aspires to join this league, introducing the ambitious Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU).
However, some Telugu directors faced setbacks in their pan-Indian endeavors. Sujeeth, entrusted with directing Rebel star Prabhas post-Baahubali, missed the mark with Saaho due to an unimpressive plot and flawed execution.
Radha Krishna, too, failed to capitalize on the opportunity of creating a pan-India film with Prabhas, resulting in the disappointment of Radhe Shyam.
Krish faced a similar fate as a pan-India director with Manikarnika, and Puri Jagannadh’s Liger, despite substantial Bollywood support, turned out to be a misstep.
The question now lingers on which directors from Tollywood possess the potential to succeed on a pan-India scale. While some have succeeded, others have faltered, highlighting the challenging nature of expanding beyond regional boundaries in the Indian film industry.
As the quest for pan-Indian success continues, Tollywood remains a fascinating hub of talent and ambition, waiting to unfold its next chapter in the evolving narrative of Indian cinema.
