RGV Reveals A BIG Telugu Superstar Paid His Own Money So That His Flop Film Runs In Theatres! Netizens Think Its Prabhas Or Mahesh Babu

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stirred up quite a buzz with a startling revelation regarding a Telugu celebrity and the unconventional methods he allegedly employed to ensure his film's prolonged theatrical run. Although Varma refrained from naming the individual during his interview, speculation among netizens quickly pointed towards prominent actors Prabhas and Mahesh Babu as potential subjects of his comments. ALSO READ: Ram Gopal Varma Compares Hollywood’s Oppenheimer To Bollywood’s Thugs of Hindostan; Says, ‘We Think Of The Audiences As Dumb’ 

A snippet of Varma's interview with Galatta Plus has gone viral on social media, in which he discusses a scenario involving a major corporate entity from Mumbai collaborating with a leading Telugu star. He mentions that at one point, the film faced financial difficulties, prompting the corporate company to consider pulling it from theaters. However, the star's dedicated fanbase perceived this as an affront, insisting that the film should at least run for a specified duration. ALSO READ: Ram Gopal Varma On Darshan Thoogudeepa’s Arrest In Renuka Swamy Murder Case: ‘A Fit Example Of The Bizarreness Of The Star Worship Syndrome’

In response to this situation, Varma claims that the actor reached out to the head of the corporate company, offering to use his own funds to keep the film in theaters for a longer time. The actor argued that since he was willing to invest his money, there was little risk for the company. This revelation sparked immediate reactions online, with many users speculating that Prabhas was the actor in question and suggesting that the film referred to was "Salaar." Others proposed that Mahesh Babu might be the subject of Varma's comments, particularly in relation to "Guntur Kaaram." One user on X remarked, "Only one Telugu actor working in Bollywood that is none other than Prabhas," while another echoed similar sentiments, stating, "Lottery Prabhas who else? Only he worked with Bombay companies till now from TFI. But nobody will talk because he is not a big star." 

Ram Gopal Varma is known for his candid and often controversial opinions about the film industry. He has made headlines numerous times for his bold statements and unfiltered interviews. Rising to fame in the 1990s with his groundbreaking film "Shiva," Varma became renowned for his realistic depictions of college life and innovative cinematic techniques. Throughout his career, he has explored various genres, including crime, thriller, horror, and drama, with notable films such as "Satya" (1998), "Company" (2002), "Sarkar" (2005), "Rangeela" (1995), and "Bhoot" (2003), among others. His willingness to speak out continues to make him a significant figure in contemporary Indian cinema.

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