Does Tollywood Really Lack Unity as Thaman Claimed?
He felt that stopping a big film only a few hours before release affects not just producers but also thousands of workers who depend on cinema for their livelihood.;
Music director Thaman’s comments at the Akhanda 2 blockbuster success meet have struck a deep chord in Tollywood. His speech pointed out a long-standing problem in the Telugu film industry that is the lack of unity when it is needed the most.
Speaking at the event, Thaman said, “There is no unity in our industry. If everyone sits together and talks, many problems can be solved easily.” It shown his frustration that many technicians and artists silently carry for years. The sudden legal trouble faced by Akhanda 2, just hours before release became a clear example of how last-minute crises can shake an entire team.
Thaman also questioned the timing of court cases and interventions. He felt that stopping a big film only a few hours before release affects not just producers but also thousands of workers who depend on cinema for their livelihood. According to him, such matters should be discussed openly and resolved earlier through industry-level communication. With this his message was simple that problems grow bigger when there is no collective discussion.
While senior producers stepped in after the crisis began, Thaman’s point was about prevention, not damage control. If the industry truly worked as one unit, many issues would not reach the courtroom at the final hour. “If we stand together, these situations will not repeat,” he urged, calling for stronger internal coordination and trust.
Over the years, Tollywood has grown into a massive industry involving hundreds of crores, multiple stakeholders, and global reach. In such a system, unity cannot be optional. Thaman’s concern was not aimed at blaming individuals, but at pointing that a structural weakness that keeps repeating itself.
Yes, the industry has come together during moments like the COVID crisis. But Thaman’s argument was that unity should not appear only during disasters. It should exist as a regular practice, where problems are shared early and resolved collectively.
In that sense, Thaman’s speech was less a complaint and more a wake-up call. His words remind Tollywood that true strength lies not just in blockbuster numbers but in standing together before trouble strikes and not after.