Thammareddy slams Allu Arjun; holds him responsible for industry’s apology to CM

Producer and director Thammareddy Bharadwaj, known for his straightforward approach to addressing issues, has now spoken about the incident involving Allu Arjun and its repercussions on the film industry. He heavily criticised the actor’s actions and how they have allegedly led the entire industry to bow down before the Chief Minister.
“Who is responsible and what circumstances have led to the industry now bowing down to a Chief Minister?” questioned Thammareddy Bharadwaj. He specifically criticised Allu Arjun for the way he went to watch Pushpa 2. Thammareddy expressed disapproval of the actor’s decision to visit the theater with a massive convoy of cars and to wave to the crowds, calling it unnecessary.
“Earlier, many stars like Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Balakrishna watched films quietly in multiplexes and returned home without any fanfare. But now, I don’t know who advised Allu Arjun to watch a film in such a manner, especially at Sandhya Theatre, which is very congested. He didn’t go silently. Messages were circulated on social media about his visit, and he created a huge commotion there,” said Thammareddy on his YouTube channel.
The producer and director also criticised the people advising Allu Arjun, stating, “Even if they advised him, he should have thought for himself before making such a decision. If he wanted to watch the film, he could have gone quietly before the screening started and left silently. Such incidents could have been avoided.”
Allu Arjun mentioned in a media briefing, not long ago that he aims to take Telugu cinema to an international level but lamented that some people are not supporting him. Thammareddy criticised these remarks, saying, “Don’t claim you made this film for the country. You made it for yourself. Many great films, like Dangal, have achieved massive success because they were genuinely good films. If you look at the story of Pushpa 2, the police officer, who is actually a good person in the film, is projected as the villain. His role is to catch the thief (Pushpa), but the narrative turns him into a villain.”
Thammareddy also criticised the people surrounding the actor, stating, “They are giving him wrong advice. Today, the entire industry is standing before the Chief Minister with folded hands and this is all because of Allu Arjun’s mistake. He didn’t commit a crime like murder, but knowingly or unknowingly, he made a mistake during his roadshow.”
“Fans show their love for you. They spend a lot of money on your films despite their financial struggles and are willing to do anything for you. Yet, you end up making mistakes that harm them. Whether this mistake was made on his own or due to someone’s influence, I don’t know, but it was a mistake. To cover up this mistake, he lied and now, because of his ego, the entire industry is facing problems in front of the Chief Minister,” said Thammareddy. “For a single person’s mistake, the entire industry is now suffering,” he added.
Thammareddy further criticised the mentality of seeking publicity. “You earn money and if you want to help others, you can. If not, that’s your choice. But you cannot harm people. When you feel the need to prove you are not a normal person through publicity stunts, these incidents occur. If you consider yourself a normal person, these situations can be avoided,” he stated. He also raised concerns about bouncers and their handling of the public. “I don’t know how many of these bouncers are genuine or who certified them,” questioned Thammareddy.