Sankranthi Films Target YouTuber: What's Happening?

Something interesting is happening with regard to Sankranthi releases as the makers of a bunch of these films have approached the court against a YouTuber and here’s a look into the matter as it continues to gain traction.

Except for The Raja Saab, the makers of all the other major movies released during the Sankranthi festival have filed legal cases against popular YouTuber Barbell, whose real name is Sushanth. These cases were filed following his reviews and opinions about the films, which created controversy in the film industry.

The movies whose makers took legal action are Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anaganaga Oka Raju, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, and Nari Nari Naduma Murari.

The producers of these films believe that Barbell’s comments and reviews were harmful and crossed the limits of fair criticism. They claim his videos damaged the reputation of their films and hurt the image of the teams involved.

According to the film makers, criticism should be constructive and respectful. They feel that Barbell’s style of reviewing went too far and negatively influenced public opinion before audiences could watch the movies themselves. Because of this, they decided to approach the courts to seek legal action.

This issue has sparked a wider discussion in the industry and on social media about freedom of speech, film criticism, and responsibility. Many people are debating where the line should be drawn between honest reviews and content that may harm the livelihoods and reputations of filmmakers.