Overview
- In an interview with Telugu journalist Prema, Rashmika Mandanna said the film she was narrated differed from what reached theaters and added that such changes are common in filmmaking.
- Clips of her comments spread on social platforms on January 19, renewing conversation about why the 2025 release underperformed.
- Multiple outlets, citing Sacnilk, report the film earned about ₹110 crore in India and roughly ₹185 crore worldwide against a reported ₹200 crore budget.
- Director A. R. Murugadoss previously pointed to translation and star-driven working practices as obstacles, while Salman Khan defended the project and attributed any late arrivals to injury recovery.
- Online reactions revisited criticisms of the leads’ on-screen chemistry, and unverified posts alleging heavy edits circulated without official confirmation.