Young hero Vishwak Sen is going to do a movie under the direction of action king Arjun. The movie started with pooja activities. Pawan Kalyan came and clapped. Arjun’s daughter Aishwarya Arjun is to be introduced to the Telugu audience through this film. But stories started saying that Vishvak Sen had dropped out of the project. Arjun held a press meet and gave more clarity on this.
Arjun said.. “In my 42-year film career, I have never held a press meet and said this about anyone. But I have come forward to the media to share my views because I am saddened by what Vishwak Sen has done. A lot of news has been coming since this morning. But everyone should know whether there is a mistake on my part or not. That’s why this meeting. I wanted to make a film under my direction introducing my daughter in Telugu. You all know. Vishwak Sen is the hero. He also liked this story very much. Regarding the remuneration, we finalized it only after discussing it with him.
The opening was also grand. But at the time when the shooting was supposed to start, Vishwak Sen was delayed. We designed the set as part of the shooting. I told everyone in advance to come to the shooting spot at six o’clock in the morning. But I got a message from Vishwak Sen at 5 am. I am sorry sir. When I saw Please Cancel Shoot, I didn’t understand what was going on. I didn’t even know what to say. No change has been made in the story, character, and dialogue. Why are you doing this? I could not digest it.
Too much professionalism. Really this is an insult to the technicians. After that, his manager left a message saying ‘Sir will talk to you later. Does a producer, or director mean he has no manners? I did not think that we would make a big film with this hero and earn a lot of money. Want to make a good movie? No money was asked from any financier. I have seen many actors working with dedication in the industry. Jagapathi Babu is a very close friend of mine. I asked him for dates. He showed me the schedule.
After it was completed, he said there were no films for two months. If asked, ‘Can you adjust two days in between for me’, he said, ‘It is not possible at all. I have given them a commitment,’ he said. That’s the kind of dedication an actor should have. Balakrishna was called for the opening of this movie. He said, ‘Give me the address.’ After saying that after ten days, he said, ‘Sorry boss, I will ask the director and producer of the film I am doing. That is dedication. Even on the day of the movie pooja program, he said all the best and said sorry for not being able to come.
Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi said that they will come after asking their producers. That is commitment. I worked with Allu Arjun. He comes on time for shooting. Even with so much money and leverage, they still struggle. The reason is that cinema is devoted. But Vishwak Sen is having none of that. He sends messages saying ‘Cancel the shooting tomorrow..Cancel the shooting in half an hour. Think how hard it is to shoot in one day. He made a situation where he had to hold a press meet while shooting. This is not to accuse him badly.
Walking out of my project is like a blow to my dignity. I thought no one should walk out of my film. I don’t want to do a film with him under such circumstances. Hence this press meet. He does not like Sai Madhav Burra’s dialogues and Chandra Bose’s songs. Anup doesn’t like Ruben’s music. As a hero, he can give some ideas. But, as a maker, I have to like it! Tried to change it many times. He didn’t listen. Everyone should know this. There are many producers who need to speak out. I have courage and strength. That is why I am saying this. Directors and producers should be treated with respect.
That’s basic. If you don’t like the story, no one is forcing you to do this film. In the end, I could not even bring the production boy. If you don’t know the methods in the industry, don’t make films. Let them be in someone’s house. The producers will talk to the guild members about this dispute. I can only say that this does not happen to anyone else. Also, I don’t intend to make a big issue out of it. I came here only to make films. Not to befriend disputes. Soon this film will start with another hero. There is nothing wrong with my technicians in this regard. I will fix the hero soon and announce it,” he said.