Hyderabad, India – The highly anticipated Telugu film, Mr Bachchan, featuring Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja and directed by Harish Shankar, has undergone significant post-production changes in response to audience feedback. The film, a remake of the Hindi blockbuster Raid, opened to a mixed reception, with critics primarily citing an excessive use of Hindi songs as a major drawback.
The duo of Ravi Teja and Harish Shankar, known for their previous successful collaborations on Shock and Mirapakay, reunited for Mr Bachchan with considerable anticipation. However, the film’s pacing and inclusion of several unfamiliar Hindi songs seemed to have disrupted the narrative flow, alienating a portion of the Telugu audience.
Acknowledging the constructive criticism, director Harish Shankar took to social media to announce that the film would be re-edited to address these concerns. “Considering the constructive criticism, reduced few Hindi songs and trimmed to increase the pace of #MrBachchan. Updated prints will start playing from tonight. I myself will be watching in Brand New Vimal theatre tonight… see you there,” he tweeted.
The decision to edit the film is a testament to the filmmakers’ commitment to audience satisfaction. By removing certain scenes featuring Hindi songs and streamlining the overall pacing, the team aims to enhance the viewing experience for Telugu audiences. With a projected reduction of 10-12 minutes in the film’s runtime, expectations are high for an improved version of Mr Bachchan.
