Chiranjeevi Praises Vishwak Sen’s Response on Industry Camps
The pre-release event for Laila, starring Vishwak Sen and directed by Ram Narayan, was held in Hyderabad. Produced by Sahu Garapati, the film is set to release on February 14. Megastar Chiranjeevi attended the event as the chief guest and shared his thoughts on camaraderie in the film industry, praising Vishwak Sen for his sharp response at a recent event.
Speaking at the function, Chiranjeevi recalled, “Recently, someone asked Vishwak Sen, ‘You belong to Balakrishna’s camp, so why are you associating with Chiranjeevi?’ He gave an excellent reply, saying, ‘My house has a compound, but the film industry does not.’ I truly appreciate that answer. Why shouldn’t people admire and respect others? Why shouldn’t someone have affection for me?”
Chiranjeevi then drew a personal parallel, saying, “At home, my son admires Suriya a lot. Does that mean I shouldn’t attend Suriya’s events or interact with him? In the past, actors maintained professional boundaries, but fans mistakenly assumed real-life rivalries, sometimes leading to conflicts.
I remember my cousins in Nellore—real brothers—were die-hard fans of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. One day, they fought so severely over their favorite stars that they ended up bleeding. I was a child then, but that incident made me realize that while actors are friendly, fans often take things too far. That experience strongly influenced my belief in promoting unity among actors.”
Reminiscing about industry camaraderie, Chiranjeevi said, “Back in Chennai, we had ‘Honey House,’ where Telugu and Tamil actors gathered for celebrations. I have a great friendship with Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, and Balakrishna. Recently, I attended the event celebrating Balakrishna’s 50-year journey in cinema. Nagarjuna and I meet frequently, and we all share a good rapport.”
Emphasizing inclusivity in the industry, Chiranjeevi stated, “No one should label Vishwak Sen as an outsider or question whether we should attend his events. Of course, we should—he is a part of our industry. Just as our family of actors stays united, the industry must also remain cohesive. Our reputation doesn’t diminish because of this.
Today, at the Laila event, the moment Pawan Kalyan appeared on the AV, the crowd erupted in excitement. That is something to be proud of. If Pushpa 2 becomes a massive hit, I feel proud because success in cinema benefits thousands of families.”
Highlighting the interdependence within the industry, Chiranjeevi added, “Films may succeed or fail, but when a movie does well, it creates employment and opportunities for many. The money earned here is reinvested in the industry.
Producer Sahu Garapati has already made three films and is using the returns to fund another project. When a producer gives me an advance, that money has likely come from another hero’s successful film. That’s why the film industry thrives on mutual support and collaboration.”
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