Questionable Calls: Examining Tollywood’s Most Controversial or baffling Scenes

No matter if a film succeeds or fails, certain scenes always manage to make a lasting impression on audiences. Some scenes become iconic, while others are enigmatic and leave viewers perplexed. This phenomenon is not uncommon in Tollywood. It remains a mystery why established stars agree to partake in either challenging or inadequately scripted scenes. What persuades these actors to accept such roles from directors? The audience is left wondering. Which scenes or movies are these? Who are the actors involved? We’ll explore these questions in this exclusive article.

Prakash Raj

Prakash Raj is celebrated for his versatility, skillfully portraying a wide range of characters from fathers to villains, police officers to political leaders, and businessmen. In the film ‘Ongole Gittha‘, Prakash Raj surprised everyone by appearing nude. The details of how director Bommarillu Bhaskar persuaded him to perform in this scene are still unknown. Each time viewers see this scene, they are left wondering how such a renowned actor agreed to it.

Mahesh Babu

In the film ‘Spyder‘, directed by Tamil director Murugadoss, superstar Mahesh Babu took on the lead role. Fans were puzzled as to why Mahesh agreed to the project after learning about its plot, as the film was criticized for seeming like a patchwork of several other movies. A similar question arose during the production of ‘Brahmotsavam‘, directed by Srikanth Addala. Notably, ‘Brahmotsavam’ ended up being one of the major flops in Mahesh’s career.

Mohan Babu

In the 2018 film ‘Gayatri‘, Mohan Babu appeared in an item song alongside two beautiful actresses, causing quite a stir. His performance was marked by excessive affection, notably a kiss on a young woman’s navel, which shocked many viewers. The song attracted considerable criticism at the time. Questions arose about why Mohan Babu, given his age, agreed to engage in romantic scenes with women half his age. It remains a topic of curiosity as to what director Pattabhiraman said to convince him to participate in this song.

Venkatesh

Venkatesh, a veteran actor cherished by family audiences, is typically expected to appear in films suitable for all ages. However, he took everyone by surprise with his role in the series ‘Rana Naidu‘. His frequent use of profanity, interspersed throughout his dialogue, was particularly shocking. Viewers of the series found themselves questioning if this was really the same Venkatesh they had come to know.

Ram Charan

The film ‘Vinaya Vidheya Rama‘, starring Ram Charan and directed by Boyapati Srinu, did not fare well at the box office. Its action sequences, criticized for being excessively unrealistic, included scenes where Ram Charan decapitated gangsters and carried their heads like kites, and another where the villain, played by Vivek Oberoi, survives after a snake bite. These scenes were deemed implausible by the audience, leading to widespread speculation about why Ram Charan agreed to participate in such a film.

Prabhas

‘Rebel,’ featuring Prabhas and directed by Raghava Lawrence, did not succeed at the box office. The attempt to depict Prabhas as an innocent character failed to resonate with fans. Seeing the 6-foot-tall Prabhas dressed in white clothes with a mark on his forehead performing in such scenes was difficult for fans to accept. This led to widespread speculation about what the director might have said to convince darling Prabhas to take on this uncharacteristic role.