Famous producer Dil Raju has expressed his opinion on the impact of OTTs on the release date of movies. According to him, the release date of a movie has now gone into the hands of OTTs. He mentioned that his upcoming movie 'Thammudu', which is set to release on July 4, is a prime example of this. He said that the film was ready for release already but they needed to wait for OTT's approval to fix a release date. Dil Raju believes that the film industry is heavily dependent on OTTs, and this is affecting the way movies are released.
Dil Raju also expressed his concerns about the state of the film industry. He believes that if theaters are not saved, the film industry will go into a terrible state. According to him, it is essential to attract audiences to theaters by providing affordable prices, proper facilities, and good content. He also emphasized the importance of releasing a film every week and heroes doing more films. If these things are not done, the industry will not flourish.
Dil Raju has been vocal about the issue of fake collections and views in the film industry. He believes that everyone in the industry is living in false prestige without knowing the actual numbers. According to him, if the content is good, there is no need for fake promotions. He cited the examples of the song "Godari Gattu" and "Premalo" from Court which became genuine hits without any fake promotions. He also mentioned that he has to call and find out how many views are original, indicating the prevalence of fake views in the industry.
Dil Raju's comments have gone viral on social media, and many are agreeing with his views. He has hit the nail on the head by pointing out the issues that are plaguing the film industry. His call to action for the industry to focus on good content, affordable prices, and proper facilities is a timely reminder of what needs to be done to save the industry. By being honest about the numbers and not living in false prestige, the industry can take steps towards a more sustainable future.