A young director who helmed a pan-Indian film is currently facing an unexpected concern despite delivering a commercially safe movie.
Having landed the opportunity to direct a major star early in his career, the filmmaker was offered a hefty remuneration of Rs 20 crore, even though he had not previously worked with top-tier stars.
The actor was impressed by the director’s script and vision, prompting the producer to agree to the lucrative deal.
The film opened to positive reviews and generated respectable box-office numbers.
However, its success largely remained confined to the Telugu market and it failed to emerge as the pan-Indian blockbuster that many had anticipated.
Now, the director's biggest worry is whether he will receive the balance of his promised remuneration.
While he reportedly collected a substantial portion of the amount before the film's release, the remaining payment is still pending.
Industry circles are buzzing with speculation that the producer may adjust the pending amount against a future project.
For now, the uncertainty surrounding the final payment is said to be weighing heavily on the young filmmaker.
