Allu Aravind recently revealed that Geetha Arts is shifting its focus to producing smaller movies due to financial constraints. In response to inquiries about the impact of star heroes increasing their fees after successful films, Aravind clarified that the lead actor typically receives only 20 to 25 percent of the movie budget. He emphasized that the escalation of the budget is not solely attributed to the hero’s payment, highlighting the substantial costs involved in making a film noteworthy.
He mentioned that a significant amount of money is invested in making movies stand out, and the heroes play a crucial role in such productions. Specifically mentioning Yash, renowned for the success of the KGF films, he attributed the movie’s success to its high production value. He raised a question, asking, “Who was Yash before KGF? What contributed to the movie’s success? It was the overall quality and craftsmanship that appealed to the audience.” These comments about Yash stirred displeasure among the actor’s fans, with one person expressing, “Yash is the reason KGF is a hit. It wouldn’t be the same without him. What’s the issue here?”
Another online user pointed out the difference between Yash and Allu Arjun, referring to Arjun as a “nepo-kid” from a film family. They highlighted that KGF’s success surpasses that of Pushpa and criticized Allu Arjun’s perceived arrogance and lack of humility, contrasting it with Yash’s humility and restrained approach to signing projects after achieving success. The user also mentioned the increased budget for Pushpa-2 by Arjun, noting that the film didn’t break even in some Telugu centers but succeeded in the Hindi belt. A post on social media criticized Allu Aravind for speaking about another star hero, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding a hero’s fate if their films fail.
A notable comment that drew widespread attention stated, “Allu Sirish has been urging Aravind to collaborate on a big-budget film. If Aravind believes that success hinges on the film’s grand scale rather than the stars, he could have partnered with Sirish and delivered a hit. Although Sirish might not be well-known today, given an opportunity, he could potentially follow in the footsteps of Kannada hero Rishab Shetty. The question arises: Why didn’t Aravind seize this chance?”
In continuation, the same netizen mentioned: “Aravind always cashed in by making a film under his own banner and selling it at high prices, following Chiranjeevi’s superhit. But if the film fails, he would have given the opportunity for the next film to other producers who are not from his family. He still has the same mindset. Other producers should invest heavily in his son, but he wouldn’t.”
All in all, Yash’s fans and social media in general are criticizing Allu Aravind for what they perceive as egocentric comments, emphasizing the importance of stars like Yash in a film’s success and questioning Aravind’s approach to filmmaking and collaborations.
