Living Together Without Happiness Is Waste, Says Tollywood Director
Director Tharun Bhascker said everyone needs companionship, but two people can choose to live together without getting married if they are happy. He believes staying in an unhappy marriage for a lifetime has no value. He also expressed interest in making a film about separation with mutual respect and starting a new life. He is currently promoting ENE Repeat, which releases on November 19.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 10 Nov 2026 7:40 PM IST
Marriage and divorce have become common topics of discussion in the film industry. Director Tharun Bhascker has now shared his views on relationships and marriage. Tharun Bhascker is currently busy promoting his upcoming film ENE Repeat. The film is a sequel to Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi. It is scheduled to release in theatres on November 19. During a recent interview he spoke about marriage and his future film plans.
Speaking about marriage he said every person needs companionship. He also discussed how the younger generation looks at relationships differently. He said "In my opinion every person needs companionship. Today's Gen Z generation talks about concepts like situationships. Marriage is something we have created. If two people want to live together then let them do so. Let them be happy. Everyone has their own life."
He further explained that many couples continue their marriages even when they are unhappy. He said "Many married couples do not even talk to each other. They continue living together even when they are unhappy. Some people feel proud that they tolerated an unhappy marriage throughout their lives without getting divorced. But I do not think there is any value in that. It is simply a waste of time."
Tharun also spoke about the fear of separation. He said "We feel embarrassed to tell society that we are unable to live together. There is also a fear about separating with mutual respect and finding another partner. I definitely want to make a film about this subject. But it will be a drama rather than a romantic comedy like 'Pelli Choopulu'. I have not developed any hatred towards marriage. We should write stories based on changing situations."
"After a certain age we get attracted to different things at different stages of life. People in their 30s and 40s need mental peace. We should search for the place where we find peace. Having one person who gives us peace is better than having a hundred people around us,” he added.
His comments are now going viral as lot of discussion on divorce is going on social media.