Vishwa Prasad Clarifies Comments on Harish Shankar Amid Mr. Bachchan Criticism

The Telugu movie Mr. Bachchan, directed by Harish Shankar and starring Ravi Teja, faced harsh criticism after its release. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, the film’s failure was recently addressed by Vishwa Prasad in an interview. The producer acknowledged that he was aware of the script’s weaknesses even before the movie began filming. He also mentioned that certain interviews and comments made by Harish Shankar before the release might have contributed to its poor performance at the box office.

These remarks quickly spread, leading to speculation. However, Vishwa Prasad clarified his stance on X (formerly Twitter). Vishwa Prasad praised Harish as an outstanding filmmaker and a good person, noting that the director even offered to cover distributor losses from his remuneration.

"Harish Shankar is first a friend, and then a collaborator for this film. In my recent media interview, I shared some insights and emphasized that while success brings many positives, limited success also offers valuable feedback. My comments were not intended as criticism towards Harish. We remain eager to work with him again, as he is a talented filmmaker. He even immediately offered to cover any distributor losses from his own earnings, demonstrating his good character. I request the media not to read between the lines. We will apply our learnings and come back stronger with a massive project," clarified Vishwa Prasad.

In response, Harish Shankar expressed his gratitude on X, acknowledging Vishwa Prasad’s unwavering support. He dismissed any misunderstandings and expressed enthusiasm about collaborating again in the future, aiming for greater success.