Vamshi Paidipally to Varisu Critics: “I didn’t say I was making a brilliant movie…”

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Vamshi Paidipally seems disappointed with some of his latest director Varisu’s reviews. In a recent interview with Viktan, the director lashed out at some of the film’s trolls and critics. When asked how Varisu compares to soap operas, the director went on to make a lengthy statement saying he doesn’t make movies for critics but for audiences.

He said, “I don’t disrespect critics, but one thing I want to say is that my motivation for making films is not criticism. I’m here to make commercial films. I make films for the public. Critics’ opinions are subjective. You are already judging a film, it is your job and your prerogative. We had a premiere at 8:30 p.m. at Sathyam. When the film ended with the dialogue “No family is perfect”, everyone gave a standing ovation. We then went to Rohini (theater) for the 4am show. At the end of the movie, everyone stood up, looked at us and started taking pictures. That’s when Thaman and I got very emotional. Now I trust those reviews. It’s my audience. That’s why I make films. My films have been highly rated and have also been shot. After seeing Maharshi, they wrote something. But the film won a national award.

Vamshi Paidipally also denounced the tendency to judge a film by its poster even before its release. He said, “First, go see the movie, right? Let him out. Watch it, savor it. Do you all know how hard it is to make a movie these days? Do you know how many teams are there to make a movie and make it work? Do you know how much hard work people put into it to entertain? Brother, this is not a joke. There are so many sacrifices every filmmaker makes. There are so many sacrifices every lead actor makes. Thalapathy Vijay is one of the biggest stars in the country. Do you know how much hard work he puts into a movie? Even now, he rehearses every song and practices every dialogue to come and tell it on screen. Only the efforts are in our hands, my brother. The results are not in our hands.

Talking more about the comparison between Varisu and soaps, Paidipally said, “What is it? Why do you downgrade soap operas? Do you know how many people are captivated by soap operas? Go see your home. Your mothers and grandmothers are more and more absorbed in life because of the series. Do not degrade anything, my brother. It is also creative work. If you want to put people down, remember that you are putting yourself down. Don’t be so negative. It will start eating you from the inside. If you want to write or analyze the movie, write about what we’re trying to tell through the story. And I’m making a commercial movie, bro. I never said I was making a great movie. I make films to entertain the public. And I believe Varisu entertained, and that’s why he’s up to it.

Meanwhile, Varisu is doing well at the box office. The film has so far garnered over Rs 150 crore at the global box office. Also featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Prakash Raj and Sarathkumar in key roles, the film has music by S Thaman.

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