"Bhola Shankar" has become a subject of significant discussion due to the extent of its catastrophic performance.
To the astonishment of many, the film managed to generate a share collection of merely Rs 18 lakh on Monday, a litmus test for its box office viability.
With the producer experiencing substantial losses and the director bearing the brunt of fan backlash, Chiranjeevi is profoundly disappointed.
Furthermore, numerous lesser-known actors and actresses harbored hopes for a breakthrough through this film, only to meet an unfortunate demise in their aspirations.
Television hosts Rashmi Gautam and Sreemukhi, having established themselves on the small screen, found themselves relegated to minor roles in 'Bhola Shankar,' dealing a blow to their prospects of making a transition to prominent roles in feature films.
Rashmi's appearance is very small, as she briefly serves Chiranjeevi a paan, casting a suggestive look before he enters into a fight and musical sequence.
In contrast, Sreemukhi is given a more extended role as Keerthy Suresh's companion in the film. She attempts to replicate a scene from 'Kushi,' imitating Bhumika by revealing her midriff to Chiranjeevi.
This scene was met with criticism due to the age difference between the actors. Unfortunately, both TV personalities went largely unnoticed.
A source notes that Rashmi Gautam, who once held leading roles in films such as 'Antham' and 'Guntur Talkies' is likely to experience a setback in her career due to her minimal role in 'Bhola Shankar.'
The source suggests that poorly executed "special appearances" could have detrimental effects.
Meanwhile, Sreemukhi, seen in movies like 'Julayi' and 'Life is Beautiful,' temporarily took on a provocative character in 'Crazy Uncles,' which contributed to her shift back to TV hosting and fewer acting opportunities.
Both actresses may have joined the film project with the expectation that collaborating with a superstar would provide a significant boost.
Regrettably, the endeavor turned disastrous as 'Bhola Shankar' floundered at the box office, resulting in their roles quickly fading from memory.
Furthermore, Meher Ramesh introduced numerous personalities from television and social media, including Bithiri Sathi, Lobo (recognized as a tattoo artist), Hyper Adi from 'Jabardasth,' and Harsha Chemudu, known for the short film 'Viva.' However, these additions failed to inject vitality into the film or advance their careers.
Meher Ramesh may have aimed to fulfill commitments made to various artists during his ten-year hiatus, but the outcome culminated in a collective shock.
Ultimately, it was the subpar script that extinguished the potential for success for all involved.