A commentary by writer and filmmaker BVS Ravi has started a new conversation about filmmaking practices in Tollywood. In a recent interview, Ravi revealed what he thinks about making blockbuster films in contemporary Telugu cinema. His statement came when he spoke about the Hindi film “Dhurandhar”, which he cited as an example of contrasting styles of how plans are seen and executed. According to Ravi, the film represents a different approach to filmmaking, where careful planning and a strong vision guide the entire production process. His comments quickly caught the attention of industry observers and fans alike, and opened an important debate about the use of resources in large-scale film projects.Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review
Ravi compares Tollywood budgets to making ‘Dhurandhar’
While talking to Gulte, BVS Ravi praised director Aditya Dhar for how he handled Dhurandhar. He highlighted the dedication and preparation behind the project and admired how the filmmaker convinced everyone involved to trust his vision.Ravi said, “Look at Dhurandhar. He made an eight-hour film. How much work he had to do and how much research he had to do. He tried hard to be logical.” According to him, the film’s scale and story reflect a well-planned production process where the focus remains on content and execution.
The writer highlights the importance of solid planning in filmmaking
According to BVS Ravi, the difference between many big films lies in the preparation before they start shooting. According to him, detailed planning in the early stages can help control costs and improve the bottom line.He added: “What is the theme that he has built? How many people have trusted and believed in his vision? How did he convince the producer to spend that kind of money?” Ravi said that clarity in storytelling and planning is critical to the success of large projects. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay DuttAkshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal and includes action sequences shot in locations such as Bangkok.See more: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Box Office Collection Day 19: Glimpses of Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun’s Film 1,630 Cr Mark Worldwide
The success of ‘Dhurandhar’ fuels the debate about future models of filmmaking
The strong box office performance of ‘Dhurandhar’ has further fueled the controversy surrounding Ravi’s comments. The first part touched the 1.3 billion mark worldwide, while the second film, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ crossed the 1.6 billion club worldwide. The franchise has become part of some of the most successful films in Indian cinema, including ‘Dangal’, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ and ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’.Hence, Ravi’s comments spark a bigger debate on whether better planning and budget allocation can help set the future trend of Tollywood films.
