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Currently, looking at Srinu Vaitla’s situation in Tollywood, even the average moviegoer might be surprised. Once a director who consistently delivered hits, he is now struggling to secure even decent openings. After the underwhelming performance of Vishwam, many have assumed that Vaitla’s magic is gone and that expectations from him should be modest. However, recent statements by prominent producer Anil Sunkara have become a hot topic and are challenging that narrative.

In an interview, Anil Sunkara revealed some exciting news about Srinu Vaitla. He confirmed that the director’s work is far from over and that a powerful story is already ready. “His new film isn’t ordinary—it’s 100% hit material,” Anil confidently stated. It is remarkable that a producer is showing this much faith in a director who has faced a string of box-office disappointments.

Anil’s strong support is not just about business; it stems from a deep friendship that dates back to the 1990s. He recalled how Vaitla inspired him to enter films while he was pursuing business opportunities in the United States. That gratitude and trust are now motivating Anil to stand firmly by Vaitla, even during challenging times. According to Anil, this isn’t just past loyalty—he believes the new story itself guarantees a solid “comeback” for the director.

In the same interview, Anil also clarified long-standing rumors regarding the split of 14 Reels. He stated that differences with Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta were never personal, but purely strategic business decisions. While they previously worked together on big-budget projects, Ram and Gopi preferred mid-range films, which led to the professional separation. Despite working separately now—Anil with AK Entertainments on smaller films, and Ram-Gopi on mid-budget projects—they continue to exchange story advice. Anil emphasized his confidence in Ram’s judgment, putting industry rumors to rest.

It is evident that Srinu Vaitla is now returning to his roots, backed by the unwavering trust of his friend Anil Sunkara, and with a strong script in hand. Just as he once shook the industry with Dookudu, Anil is confident that Vaitla’s next project will recreate that magic. Now, it remains to be seen how this “power-packed” story resonates at the box office.