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MS Raju says Mahesh, Prabhas and Venkatesh keep in touch
MS Raju, the producer behind Telugu hits like Devi and Okkadu, has stopped producing films to focus on directing. His new horror film Agadha releases on August 14. Raju says Mahesh Babu…
The Story in Brief
MS Raju, the producer behind Telugu hits like Devi and Okkadu, has stopped producing films to focus on directing. His new horror film Agadha releases on August 14. Raju says Mahesh Babu sent him a voice message praising the trailer, and Prabhas and Venkatesh also reached out. He clarified that comments about NTR's diet were made out of admiration, not criticism.
Raju says Agadha is about unseen forces between God and ghosts, made for all audiences. He handled VFX himself to ensure quality. His second directorial film, Malli Pelli, failed at theatres. He is now concentrating on writing and direction, leaving financial matters to friends producing the film.
The Indian Opinion
Social media trolls have pounced on MS Raju for mentioning NTR's dietary habits and for the VFX in Agadha. But the same platforms that demand authenticity often punish candidness. Raju's willingness to admit past financial struggles and his shift from producing to directing show a honest self-assessment. The real test isn't the trailer's VFX, it is whether Agadha's box office this weekend proves he still understands what audiences want.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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