Director Boyapati is currently in a high zone over Akhanda 2. He has been repeatedly saying that he has made a powerful film that highlights Sanatana Dharma and the values of this country.
He seems fully confident and is moving ahead on his own terms. He is also getting certificates and endorsements for the film through various people and creating buzz.
All this is fine and not wrong, because every filmmaker has the right to promote and stand by his film.
However, at a recent meeting, Boyapati made a statement that has raised eyebrows.
He said that Akhanda 2 should not be looked at from a business point of view. He also said that there is no money problem at all and that the money has been already recovered.
After this statement, fans started celebrating, saying, “See, our director himself said the money has already come.”
But the reality for buyers is very different.
Several buyers have reportedly suffered huge losses. The Vizag buyer Satish is said to have lost around â¹6 crore. The Guntur buyer Venkat reportedly lost about â¹3 crore.
Krishna district buyer Sai Korrapati is said to have lost nearly â¹3 crore, while East Godavari buyer Vijayalakshmi Films reportedly faced losses of around â¹4 crore.
Except for the Nizam area, all other territories are said to have suffered heavy losses. Since Nizam figures are not public yet, the exact situation there is still unclear.
Now, these buyers are at least hoping that GST refunds will be given, which could reduce their losses to some extent. However, there is no clear information or assurance on this front either.
In such a situation, when buyers are struggling and facing serious financial stress, is it right for director Boyapati to say publicly that the money has already been recovered? Doesn’t such a statement only add to the pain of the buyers?
Boyapati could easily call for a meeting with the buyers and say these things directly in front of them. At the same time, he could listen to their problems and understand their difficulties.
That would be a more responsible and respectful approach.