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Producer Naga Vamsi recently found himself at the center of a heated controversy involving Bollywood after making bold remarks about the industry. Vamsi commented that Bollywood primarily caters to audiences in upscale areas like Bandra and Juhu in Mumbai, leaving the masses underserved. He further claimed that Bollywood experienced “sleepless nights” when Pushpa 2 collected a staggering ₹86 crore on its first Sunday.

These candid statements sparked sharp reactions from Bollywood celebrities, including acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta.

Responding to Vamsi’s comments, Hansal Mehta, known for the blockbuster OTT series Scam 1992, took to Twitter, saying, “Chill dude, whoever you are… I live in Mumbai. Been sleeping really well.” He didn’t stop there and addressed Vamsi’s recent success, mentioning Lucky Bhaskar, a film produced by Vamsi.

Mehta alleged that Lucky Bhaskar had drawn significant inspiration from his own work on Scam 1992. “Since this person, Mr. Naga Vamsi, was being so arrogant and now that I know who he is: His latest hit as a producer, Lucky Bhaskar, has borrowed liberally from the Scam series. That said, I feel happy that stories travel, and a film in another language succeeds in replicating what worked for us. Everybody wins. Nobody is bigger than the other. That narrative is destructive. Arrogance is even worse.”

Concluding his response to critics, Mehta added, “To all those haters coming at me on my TL—see you in 2025.”

The exchange has fueled an intense debate on social media, with fans and industry insiders weighing in on the larger conversation about regional versus Bollywood cinema and mutual respect among creators.