A controversy has erupted in tollywood surrounding the film "Devil," directed by naveen Medaram and featuring kalyan Ram. The dispute centres on the producer, abhishek Nama, who, for reasons related to ego clashes with the director, decided to credit himself as the director after some initial shooting.
This unusual move, where a producer claims the directorial credit for patchwork without acknowledging the director who worked on the film for 105 days, has sparked considerable debate in the industry. This situation is reminiscent of the controversy surrounding kangana Ranaut's film "Manikarnika" in Bollywood. During the shooting of that film, differences arose between director krish and kangana, leading krish to step aside.
Despite kangana directing some scenes herself, Krish's name was retained in the title card. However, in the case of "Devil," the director has not been given any credit, leaving naveen Medaram disheartened. He expressed his disappointment, stating that he would not pursue legal action but felt that his efforts had been in vain. The absence of credit for naveen raises questions about the role of the director's association in such matters.
Despite the director openly asserting that due credit has not been given, the silence of the director's association has heightened suspicions. It is crucial for the association to step forward and address such issues to maintain transparency and instill confidence in the industry's systems. The resolution of this controversy will likely hinge on whether the director's association decides to intervene and advocate for the due recognition of naveen Medaram's efforts in the making of "Devil."
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