The reputation of one of Telugu cinema’s oldest and revered producers Ashwini Dutt of Vyjanthi Films is at stake, as Mahesh Babu has apparently vowed not to work with him ever again after his experience during the making of his upcoming film, Maharshi.
“Although only Ashwini was responsible for the production of the film in its initial stage, Dil Raju came on board eventually and took over most of the production’s financial responsibilities. Now, when the film is almost ready, Ashwini is making demands that he isn’t really entitled to be making,” said a source in the know.
According to sources, Dutt has asked for a major distribution territory, Krishna, to be handed over to him. “Why should he be given an entire territory?” asked an agitated source close to the film. “Dutt has hardly any financial stakes in Maharshi. His demands are absurd and will collapse in a heap of ridicule in any court of law, as his stakes in the film are clearly stated in the contract,” the source said. Since Dutt’s Vyjanthi Films is one of the oldest production houses in Tollywood, we suggest that he resolves all his disputes with Dil Raju and the film’s leading man Mahesh, both of whom are contemplating initiating legal action against his unreasonable demands.
