Tharun Bhascker Slams Social Media Reviewers

Director Tharun Bhascker’s cult comedy Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi is set to return with its sequel, Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi 2. Featuring Vishwak Sen, Abhinav Gomatam, Venkatesh Kakumanu, Sai Naith Maganti and Simran Choudhary, the film is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on November 19. As part of the promotional campaign, Tharun Bhascker recently spoke about social media reviewers in an interview. He expressed his displeasure with some people who, in the name of freedom of speech, cross limits while commenting on films. He also questioned why some people who hesitate to speak with the same confidence about politics display such strong opinions when criticising movies.

Tharun Bhascker said audiences have every right to express whether they like or dislike a film, but he finds it amusing when some reviewers prescribe how a particular scene should have been made. He remarked that those who believe they know better could try making a film themselves. He estimated that people spreading negativity on social media account for only around one per cent, while the remaining 99 per cent of genuine moviegoers quietly buy tickets, visit theatres and enjoy films without posting comments online. Clarifying that he has no objection to film reviews, he criticised comments that tell audiences not to laugh at a joke because it is supposedly outdated. He questioned who reviewers are to decide what audiences should laugh at, stressing that viewers should be free to enjoy a film in their own way.