Challenges Faced by the Director After Turning Actor..!

Tarun Bhascker earned a strong reputation in Telugu cinema with films like Pelli Choopulu, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, and Keedaa Cola. Though these films were not massive commercial blockbusters, they helped him build a unique identity as a filmmaker. However, in recent times, Tarun Bhascker has been focusing more on acting, and that decision is now raising concerns within industry circles.

His latest film ‘Gayapadda Simham’ is reportedly struggling at the box office despite strong promotions. Earlier, ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi’ also failed to perform well, leading to back-to-back setbacks as a lead actor. Industry observers feel Tarun Bhascker currently lacks a strong market as a solo hero, and repeated failures could impact the credibility he built as a director. Many believe he should now focus more on directing and strengthen his upcoming projects, including Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi 2.