It's not uncommon for directors to make a splash with their debut film and then struggle to maintain that level of success. Venkatesh Maha, director of "C/o Kancharapalem," is one such filmmaker who has expressed frustration with his career trajectory.
In a recent interview, he accused the audience of not appreciating good stories and instead favoring "popcorn movies" that prioritize spectacle over substance. Maha also reportedly took aim at the popular Telugu film "KGF" for its portrayal of a character who loots gold and then dumps it in the ocean.
He called the characterization "Neech Kamine Kutte" and questioned whether any mother would encourage her son to become such a person. Some have criticized Maha for blaming the audience and other commercial films for his own struggles.
During the interview, Maha also made an exaggerated claim that if he and other directors take up a sword rather than a pen, they could make bigger blockbusters than anyone else out there. While it's true that making commercial movies is no easy feat, Maha's comments have sparked a debate about the role of filmmakers in shaping audience tastes and expectations.
