A mid-range hero, who recently delivered the biggest hit of his career after a string of flops and personal setbacks, is now facing fresh challenges with his next project.
Riding high on that success, the actor decided to scale up, aiming for a pan-Indian film with grand visuals and a bigger canvas.
He also chose to bankroll the project, significantly increasing its budget. The teaser generated decent buzz, raising expectations around the film.
However, the project soon ran into multiple issues.
Production was affected due to the producer’s financial constraints, coupled with the inexperience of a newcomer director. These setbacks slowed down progress and created uncertainty around the film.
The situation became more complicated as the producer, despite delivering a massive hit with a fantasy film, reportedly did not benefit financially after parting ways with the director.
Ongoing financial troubles further impacted the current project. Although the film has now resumed shooting and is nearing completion, the journey has been far from smooth.
When the project began, the actor was at peak momentum and the OTT market was booming, giving the team confidence of recovering the high budget. But the scenario has since changed.
With the OTT market slowing down, the film is yet to secure a deal, and the expected valuation may not be achieved.
While the film is likely to hit theatres later this year, the financial strain caused by earlier miscalculations could continue to trouble the producer for a long time.