Sivaji Raises Heat Over Ninety-Five Percent Industry Struggle

Tollywood is buzzing again, all thanks to piracy and the Ibomma Ravi case. Some people are like, “Why pay huge ticket prices when pirated films exist?” Others are totally against it. Amid all the online arguments, actor Sivaji jumped in with his own thoughts, and they’re making people sit up and notice.

In a recent chat, Sivaji didn’t hold back. He said, “Look, not everyone here is making crores. Only five percent of heroes, directors, and producers get massive paychecks. The rest, 95 percent, live simple, normal lives. So it’s unfair to judge everyone by the few.” He also slammed piracy, calling what Ibomma Ravi did “totally wrong,” but added that the talent involved could still be used in a positive way.

He also pointed out how people get worked up over ticket prices. “If a big movie ticket goes up, everyone freaks out. But if bus fares rise during a festival, no one bats an eye,” he joked. Fans online are agreeing with him, most of the industry works hard behind the scenes, and it’s not all glam and fat paychecks like people think.

Fans have been itching to see Sivaji back on screen. His role as Mangapathi went viral in the blockbuster Court Movie, and many expected him to appear in films one after another. But it’s been 7–8 months since, and no release yet. He did produce Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani, but it hasn’t hit theatres.