Mega fans are growing increasingly concerned about the involvement of Kona Venkat in Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film, which is set to be directed by Bobby Kolli.
The concern largely stems from the disappointing performance of “Band Melam,” a film presented by Kona Venkat. Despite strong promotions and attempts to position it as a major success, the film failed to impress both critics and audiences, ultimately ending up as a box-office flop. Although Kona Venkat was not the writer of the film, his active role in its promotions and his recent track record have raised doubts among fans.
What has further intensified the discussion is Kona Venkat’s own statement during promotions that he is already working on the script for Chiranjeevi’s next film with Bobby. This revelation has made fans more cautious about the project.
While Bobby earlier delivered a commercial hit with Chiranjeevi through Waltair Veeraiah, the new project is currently facing several challenges. The film is reportedly stuck in the pre-production stage due to financial issues linked to KVN Productions.
The production house is said to be dealing with ongoing commitments, including Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan” and Yash’s “Toxic,” which are adding to the delays.
Amid these uncertainties, Chiranjeevi is believed to be taking a cautious approach, preferring to move forward only after all production-related issues are resolved. At the same time, there is also a growing perception among fans that Kona Venkat’s writing style may need to evolve to match the changing tastes of today’s audience.
With multiple factors at play, all eyes are now on how this project eventually takes shape.
Salman Khan Career Rumors Spark Debate Over Comeback
Reports claiming that Bollywood star Salman Khan’s career is “over” after the film Sikandar have sparked a major debate on social media. Some viral posts suggested that trade analyst Komal Nahta made comments implying that Salman is no longer in demand and that new producers are hesitant to work with him. However, industry circles believe these claims may be misleading or even AI-generated, and that an official clarification from Nahta would help clear the confusion.
Trade experts point out that such negative narratives about a superstar like Salman Khan are hard to accept, given his decades-long dominance and massive fan following. They argue that a few underperforming films do not define the legacy of a legendary actor. In fact, even new-generation stars often receive major opportunities after a single hit, making it unfair to judge veterans by short-term results.
While it is true that Salman Khan has not delivered a major blockbuster in the past few years, industry insiders believe there are multiple ways for him to bounce back. One suggested approach is smarter budgeting strategies, stronger digital and satellite deals, and profit-sharing models where the actor takes a share of the profits instead of a fixed fee, reducing pressure on producers.
Despite recent setbacks, calling his career “finished” is seen as an exaggeration. Salman Khan is reportedly working hard on his next project, Motherland, aiming for a strong comeback. He is said to be giving special attention to the film, with hopes of proving his box office strength once again.
Trade analysts also emphasize that Bollywood’s commercial stability still relies heavily on stars like Salman Khan. His films continuing to perform well is considered important for the overall industry ecosystem. Fans and industry observers alike are now closely waiting to see whether his upcoming projects can deliver a powerful comeback and silence critics once and for all.