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The Rift Behind the Blockbuster
In the world of Tollywood, the unprecedented success of HanuMan was a modern-day fairytale. The modest-budget film, built on passion and mythology, collected over ₹300 crore worldwide, but the fairytale has hit a bumpy, expensive chapter. After weeks of whispers, director Prasanth Varma has finally broken his silence on a growing feud with the film’s producer, Niranjan Reddy of PrimeShow Entertainment.
At the heart of the conflict is a staggering sum: ₹20 crore.
What is the Rs 20 Crore Dispute About?
Sources close to the director have confirmed that Varma alleges he has not received his promised share of the film’s monumental profits. The director, who poured years into creating the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), reportedly had an agreement entitling him to a significant portion of the earnings. This is a common practice for directors who take a smaller upfront fee for passion projects.
“This was never just about the money for Prasanth,” a source from the director’s camp stated. “He took a huge risk, believed in the subject when few did, and dedicated himself to delivering a world-class product on a tight budget. The agreement was a reflection of the faith both parties had in the project. To see that promise unfulfilled after such a historic success is deeply disappointing.”
The success of HanuMan was a testament to Varma’s meticulous world-building and visionary direction, celebrated as a victory for content over pure star power. However, this behind-the-scenes dispute now threatens to tarnish that legacy. The allegations suggest that despite the film’s massive box office collections and lucrative post-release deals, including a blockbuster OTT sale, the promised dues to the director remain unpaid.
Producer’s Silence and Industry Murmurs
While Niranjan Reddy and PrimeShow Entertainment have so far maintained a stoic silence on the matter, industry insiders suggest the financial workings of a blockbuster are complex. “There are distribution shares, third-party agreements, and a long tail of accounting that needs to be settled before final profits are calculated,” an industry analyst commented anonymously. “It’s possible there’s a disagreement on the final numbers, not necessarily a refusal to pay.”
However, Varma’s camp reportedly feels that enough time has passed for a resolution. The public fallout now casts a dark shadow over the future of the PVCU.
Will the Feud Affect the ‘Jai Hanuman‘ Sequel?
The most pressing question on every fan’s mind is what this means for the much-anticipated sequel, Jai Hanuman. The follow-up was announced with great fanfare, promising to be bigger and grander. But a fallout between the creative force and the financial backbone of the franchise could derail the entire project.
Can a director and producer at odds create the same magic again? Will this financial dispute lead to a messy legal battle, or will industry elders intervene to broker peace for the franchise’s sake? The divine success of HanuMan is now facing a very human trial, and fans can only hope their hero’s journey isn’t cut short by a battle over crores.
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