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The film Funky, starring Vishwak Sen and directed by Anudeep K. V., has become one of the most heavily trolled releases of the year.

Produced by Naga Vamsi, the movie had a disappointing run in theatres. Despite the poor theatrical performance, there was some expectation that the film might find a better reception after its OTT release, as certain movies tend to work better with home audiences.

However, the response after its streaming debut has been even more negative. The film premiered on Netflix this weekend, and social media reactions have triggered fresh trolling and criticism.

Interestingly, the backlash is not largely aimed at director Anudeep or lead actor Vishwak Sen. Instead, many netizens are directing their criticism toward producer Naga Vamsi.

One of the reasons appears to be Vamsi’s recent visibility in media interviews and his outspoken comments. In one such interview, he reportedly stated that Funky would entertain audiences even though it does not have a strong story. That remark is now being widely circulated and mocked online.

Some social media users have even warned that if he continues producing similar films, he might face a situation similar to producers like M. S. Raju and Dil Raju. While M. S. Raju once dominated the Telugu film industry before losing prominence, Dil Raju’s banner value is also believed by some critics to have declined in recent years.