Jyothi Krisna, co-director of Pawan Kalyan’s recent film ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, has addressed the widespread criticism over the movie’s visual effects, suggesting audience “nitpicking” is to blame rather than significant flaws.
Director Addresses VFX Concerns
The historical action film, starring actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, has been facing heat for its visual effects. However, co-director Jyothi Krisna views these imperfections as a “minor issue.” He admitted that a few of the 4400 CGI shots in the film weren’t perfect, but he didn’t consider it a major problem.
In a recent interview, Krisna defended the film’s core elements, stating that no one has criticized the story or screenplay as “boring.” He believes the focus on VFX is the only point of contention critics could find.
“Nitpicking” and the Search for Views
Jyothi Krisna suggested that the intense scrutiny over the film’s VFX might be driven by a desire for online engagement. He believes that people often target famous individuals or projects in the limelight to garner views and attention on their platforms.
Despite the daily onslaught of negativity, the director stated he doesn’t take the trolling personally. He also pointed out that ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ is not the first film to have an extended production period, downplaying that aspect of the criticism.
Box Office Struggles and Critical Reception
‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ has struggled at the box office following its initial release. The film opened strong with Rs 34.75 crore on its first day but saw a dramatic 76% drop on the second day, bringing in only Rs 8 crore.
While it experienced a slight increase over its opening weekend, collections fell sharply on Monday, earning just Rs 2.32 crore. The film, also featuring Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol in key roles, has largely received negative reviews from critics, contributing to its lukewarm commercial performance.
- Director Jyothi Krisna acknowledges “minor” VFX issues in ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’.
- He attributes severe criticism to audience “nitpicking” and the pursuit of online views.
- The director asserts that the film’s story and screenplay are not being called boring.
- Despite a strong opening, the film has seen a sharp decline in box office collections.
The film’s performance and the director’s remarks highlight the ongoing debate surrounding visual effects quality in Indian cinema and the impact of online criticism.
