Bellamkonda Faces Heat Over Another Remake Attempt

Bellamkonda Srinivas has once again landed in the spotlight, not for a breakthrough role or an original story, but for choosing to remake yet another film. This time, it’s the recent Hindi action thriller Kill, which turned out to be a surprise hit. The Telugu version will reportedly be directed by Ramesh Varma. While the makers might be betting on the original’s success, the decision has sparked a wave of online backlash, with many questioning Bellamkonda’s over-reliance on remakes.

Remakes aren’t new to Bellamkonda. His biggest box office success, Rakshasudu, was a remake of the Tamil film Ratsasan. While that film earned him some praise, his follow-ups, including Chhatrapati (Hindi remake) and Bhairava, didn’t fare well. Both were high on budget but low on audience impact. Despite these back-to-back setbacks, he seems committed to the remake formula, even as fans and critics urge him to switch gears.

Netizens haven’t held back. Comments have flooded social media asking why Bellamkonda continues to pick recycled scripts instead of backing original ideas. Many argue that he should take time to understand his strengths and focus on content that builds his image beyond just being the “remake guy.” The argument is simple: without solid, fresh content, even the best production values won’t save a film from being ignored.

Bellamkonda’s career path has seen highs and lows, but his dependence on remakes is starting to define his brand more than anything else. As Kill heads for its Telugu adaptation, the pressure is on. Not just to deliver a hit, but to prove he’s not stuck in a cycle of safe bets. Whether this film breaks the pattern or deepens the criticism remains to be seen, but the audience is clearly looking for more than a stargaze.